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Legal fees for Mateo's asylum application in Leeds

Help Mateo cover the fees of an asylum application so He can stay with his family.

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Mateo Wheeler
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I'm facing an asylum application. My hearing is scheduled for October, and the filing fees and the lawyer's retainer come to $2,350. 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 Leeds 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 $2,350 goes: • Attorney retainer: $1,500 • Filing and biometrics fees: $560 • Certified translations and document copies: $210 • Court-appointed interpreter and travel: $80 Every share and every dollar helps. - Mateo
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Updates from Mateo

  1. We're at 13% thanks to 9 of you. the plan for attorney retainer is now scheduled. More news soon.

  2. We're at 15% thanks to 13 of you. I met with the attorney and confirmed the amounts. More news soon.

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  • Filip Sebastian PietrzakQuestion

    is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Mateo!

    • Mateo WheelerOwnerAnswer

      It's all in the list in the story. attorney retainer is the big one at $1,500, I'll post a receipt when it's paid. Fair thing to want to know.

  • Massimo Ferrara

    Your post was clear and honest. Love from Victoria.

    • Abdullah Abdullah Nasser

      Sending strength. This could happen to any of us. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. God bless.

      • Carter Richards

        Sending good thoughts, Mateo. It takes guts to ask. Well done. God bless.

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