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Legal fees for Sebastián's asylum application in Coyoacán

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

🇲🇽 Coyoacán, Ciudad de México, Mexico1,460 views
Sebastián L. Guzmán
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Coyoacán
I'm facing an asylum application. My hearing is scheduled for May, and the filing fees and the lawyer's retainer come to $850. 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 Coyoacán 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. Funds cover only the filing fees, translations and attorney retainer. Where the $850 goes: • Attorney retainer: $620 • Filing and biometrics fees: $150 • Certified translations and document copies: $30 • Court-appointed interpreter and travel: $50 With deep gratitude, Sebastián

Updates from Sebastián

  1. We're at 35% thanks to 8 of you. we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. More news soon.

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    “Good luck. Thought of Sebastián all day after reading this. - Ottawa”

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    “Be well. Gave what I could this week. - Galway”

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    “Blessings. Please keep us posted. - Piraeus”

  • Heloísa Aline Fonseca 🇧🇷 · $75
  • Citlali G. Hernández 🇪🇸 · $25

    “Best of luck. Thought of Sebastián all day after reading this. - Alicante”

  • Esther Kehinde Coker 🇳🇬 · $10
  • Rania Reem Hamid 🇺🇸 · $50
  • Fitri Fani Wijaya 🇮🇩 · $25
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  • Jameson L. Jennings 🇨🇦 · $25

    “Stay strong. Only $25 but hope it helps. - Ottawa”

  • Anonymous 🇯🇲 · $10
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  • Trupti Savla 🇮🇳 · $25
  • Emilio L. Macías 🇺🇸 · $15
  • Jagadish Das 🇮🇳 · $50

    “Hope things get better. Hope this covers a bit of it. - Tiruchirappalli”

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    Changed my perspective

    Perfect example of someone making a real difference. They took time out of their busy schedule to help me and never made me feel like a burden.

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    Changed my perspective

    I was nervous about reaching out, but this person made me feel comfortable and supported from the very first interaction. Their help was invaluable.

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    Made a real difference

    The help I received was exactly what was described and more. This person follows through on their commitments and genuinely cares about making a positive impact.

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    Genuine person with a big heart

    I was struggling and didn't know where to turn. This person stepped in without hesitation and provided exactly what I needed. Their compassion and expertise made all the difference in my life.

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    This helper is honest and transparent about what they can do. They didn't overpromise, but they did deliver excellent results. I would definitely trust them again.

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  • Brooks HuntID verifiedPhoto verified

    thanks for sharing this, Sebastián. Shared it with a few friends. Wish I lived closer to George so I could bring a meal. All the best!

    • can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Coyoacán!

      • Thank you. If you're in Coyoacán I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. It helps to be asked.

    • Héctor A. AcostaPhoto verified

      Praying for you, Sebastián. Hope you get there. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Greetings from Ahmedabad.

      • Stay strong, Sebastián. Looking forward to the next update. All the best

        • This could happen to any of us. I'm in engineering myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Blessings!

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