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Legal fees for Kevin's asylum application in Sydney
Help Kevin cover the fees of an asylum application so He can stay with his family.
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I'm facing an asylum application. My hearing is scheduled for August, and the filing fees and the lawyer's retainer come to $2,750. I have been told by three legal-aid offices that their waiting list is longer than my deadline.
I have all of my paperwork ready, and my caseworker at Sydney Welcome Centre has confirmed that my case is valid.
If I miss the deadline I could lose my right to stay with my family and my job. My children were born here and this is the only home they know.
I'll share any non-sensitive updates as the case moves along.
The money goes to the immigration attorney's trust account and the court filing office. I'll upload receipts with sensitive details removed.
Where the $2,750 goes:
• Attorney retainer: $2,100
• Filing and biometrics fees: $380
• Certified translations and document copies: $200
• Court-appointed interpreter and travel: $70
I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.
Updates from Kevin
Small update. $1,265 so far, I made the first payment toward attorney retainer.
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Hope you get there. I have a 8 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Greetings from Chicago.
So sorry you're going through this, Kevin. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Blessings
Thinking of you and your family. Hope this works out for you. Please keep us posted. Thinking of Sydney.