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Legal fees for Samuel's residency renewal in Montréal
Help Samuel cover the fees of a residency renewal so He can stay with his family.
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I'm facing a residency renewal. My hearing is scheduled for October, and the filing fees and the lawyer's retainer come to $3,800. 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 $3,800 goes:
• Attorney retainer: $3,000
• Court-appointed interpreter and travel: $165
• Filing and biometrics fees: $635
Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself.
Updates from Samuel
Quick update: $1,023 raised so far (27%). I met with the attorney and confirmed the amounts. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.
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Keep going. Hope this works out for you. I'll check back for the next update.
you're not alone, Samuel. This could happen to any of us.
praying for you, Samuel. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did
Take care, Samuel. Shared it with a few friends
Stay strong, Samuel. This could happen to any of us.
Sending strength. Looking forward to the next update. My neighbor in São Paulo donated after I showed her your page.