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Legal fees for Sebastian's family reunification petition in Macon
Sebastian needs $4,750 for filing fees and representation in a family reunification petition before the February deadline.
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I'm facing a family reunification petition. My hearing is scheduled for February, and the filing fees and the lawyer's retainer come to $4,750. 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 Macon 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 $4,750 goes:
• Attorney retainer: $3,900
• Filing and biometrics fees: $430
• Certified translations and document copies: $270
• Court-appointed interpreter and travel: $150
Thanks for being kind about this.
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Gave what I could, wish it was more. Greetings from Saket
You're not alone. Hope you get there. Greetings from Taguig.
Wishing you the best. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Thinking of Macon
Sending strength, Sebastian. Looking forward to the next update. God bless
So sorry you're going through this. Gave what I could, wish it was more. I'm in farming myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Take care.
Rooting for you. I hope things turn around soon. I have a 8 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Love from Los Angeles.
I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Greetings from San Francisco
Hope things get better soon, Sebastian. This could happen to any of us. I have a 13 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Take care
reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Put this on a community board in New Delhi this morning. Take care.
best of luck, Sebastian. Your post was clear and honest
hang in there, Sebastian. This could happen to any of us. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Take care.
Praying for you. Hope you get there. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day.
So sorry you're going through this, Sebastian. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did