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Legal fees for Samuel's family reunification petition in Contagem
A family reunification petition deadline is approaching and Samuel can't afford the lawyer.
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I'm facing a family reunification petition. My hearing is scheduled for September, and the filing fees and the lawyer's retainer come to $200. 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 Contagem 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 $200 goes:
• Court-appointed interpreter and travel: $30
• Certified translations and document copies: $50
• Filing and biometrics fees: $120
I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.
- Samuel
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Wishing you peace, Samuel. I hope things turn around soon. God bless.
Good luck, Samuel. Hope you get there. I went through something like this 2 years ago and strangers helped me out. All the best.
Stay strong, Samuel. Looking forward to the next update. Sent it to 34 people at work.
Sending good thoughts, Samuel. Shared it with a few friends. It's not much but it's yours. Greetings from Asaba.
Wishing you the best, Samuel. Shared it with a few friends. Blessings.
thanks for sharing this, Samuel. Your post was clear and honest. It's not much but it's yours.