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Legal fees for Nina's citizenship application in The Hague
A citizenship application deadline is approaching and Nina can't afford the lawyer.
🇳🇱 The Hague, South Holland, Netherlands2,600 views
I'm facing a citizenship application. My hearing is scheduled for May, and the filing fees and the lawyer's retainer come to $3,000. 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 the The Hague Community Legal 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 $3,000 goes:
• Filing and biometrics fees: $680
• Attorney retainer: $2,200
• Court-appointed interpreter and travel: $120
Every share and every dollar helps.
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Wishing you the best, Nina. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Love from El Paso.
good luck, Nina. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Blessings.