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Legal fees for Ruby's citizenship application in Oakland
Ruby needs $4,050 for filing fees and representation in a citizenship application before the December deadline.
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I'm facing a citizenship application. My hearing is scheduled for December, and the filing fees and the lawyer's retainer come to $4,050. 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.
Funds cover only the filing fees, translations and attorney retainer.
Where the $4,050 goes:
• Court-appointed interpreter and travel: $105
• Attorney retainer: $2,900
• Filing and biometrics fees: $1,045
I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to.
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hang in there. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. Take care.
take care, Ruby. This could happen to any of us. My husband and I read this together. Love from Liverpool.
You're not alone, Ruby. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier.
best of luck, Ruby. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did
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Hang in there, Ruby. Your post was clear and honest. After 27 years in hospitality I know how hard it's to ask for anything. God bless
Wishing you the best. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. After 11 years in accounting I know how hard it is to ask for anything. All the best.
Best of luck, Ruby. It takes guts to ask. Well done.
Thinking of you and your family, Ruby. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Blessings.
praying for you. This could happen to any of us. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Blessings.
Hope things get better soon, Ruby. It takes guts to ask. Well done
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