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Legal fees for Marcus's family reunification petition in Winston-Salem
Help Marcus cover the fees of a family reunification petition so He can stay with his family.
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I'm facing a family reunification petition. My hearing is scheduled for October, and the filing fees and the lawyer's retainer come to $3,900. 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 $3,900 goes:
• Attorney retainer: $3,450
• Court-appointed interpreter and travel: $170
• Certified translations and document copies: $280
Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly.
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Hang in there, Marcus. Looking forward to the next update. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. God bless.
Hang in there. This could happen to any of us. Love from Kinondoni!
Take care, Marcus. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I'm in social work myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Take care
So sorry you're going through this, Marcus. This could happen to any of us. It's not much but it's yours.
Gave what I could, wish it was more. Sent it to 26 people at work.
Rooting for you, Marcus. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Take care
Sending love. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. Greetings from Dallas.
Keep going, Marcus. Hope this works out for you. Love from Busan.
Take care, Marcus. This could happen to any of us. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money.
Take care, Marcus. Looking forward to the next update.
Good luck. I hope things turn around soon. Thinking of Winston-Salem.
reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I hope October is when things finally get easier. Take care!
Thinking of you and your family, Marcus. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I'll check back for the next update.
Your post was clear and honest. Sent it to 10 people at work. God bless.