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Legal fees for Madhuri's citizenship application in Howrah

A citizenship application deadline is approaching and Madhuri can't afford the lawyer.

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Madhuri L. Dave
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Howrah
I'm facing a citizenship application. My hearing is scheduled for April, and the filing fees and the lawyer's retainer come to $500. 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 a local immigrant rights clinic 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 $500 goes: • Court-appointed interpreter and travel: $35 • Filing and biometrics fees: $115 • Attorney retainer: $350 I hope life is good to you.
#legal#immigration#family

Updates from Madhuri

  1. Thank you all. We're at 61% now ($306). I'm honestly stunned. we've started the first stage.

  2. Thank you all. We're at 26% now ($132). I'm honestly stunned. the plan for court-appointed interpreter and travel is now scheduled.

  3. Quick update: $55 raised so far (11%). I made the first payment toward court-appointed interpreter and travel. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

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  • Mustafa Imad Bouzid

    Best of luck, Madhuri. Gave what I could, wish it was more. I went through something like this 6 years ago and strangers helped me out. All the best.

    • Isabelle D. Harris

      Wishing you the best, Madhuri. Looking forward to the next update!

      • Mert Serkan Yavuz

        Sending good thoughts, Madhuri. Gave what I could, wish it was more. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry

        • Álvaro D. Solís

          So sorry you're going through this, Madhuri. Hope you get there. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Greetings from Badagry.

          • Diego Paulo Borges

            You're not alone, Madhuri. Your post was clear and honest. My neighbor in Warsaw donated after I showed her your page. God bless!

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