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Legal fees for Parker's asylum application in San Jose

An asylum application deadline is approaching and Parker can't afford the lawyer.

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Parker R. Ortiz
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San Jose
I'm facing an asylum application. My hearing is scheduled for November, and the filing fees and the lawyer's retainer come to $3,650. 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 San Jose 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. Funds cover only the filing fees, translations and attorney retainer. Where the $3,650 goes: • Attorney retainer: $2,950 • Filing and biometrics fees: $290 • Certified translations and document copies: $175 • Court-appointed interpreter and travel: $235 If you're reading this, thank you.

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  • Amira Noor AbbasAddress verified

    Keep going, Parker. Shared this with my family. I went through something like this 12 years ago and strangers helped me out.

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