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Legal fees for Seema's family reunification petition in Bengaluru
Seema needs $150 for filing fees and representation in a family reunification petition before the October deadline.
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I'm facing a family reunification petition. My hearing is scheduled for October, and the filing fees and the lawyer's retainer come to $150. 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.
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 $150 goes:
• Certified translations and document copies: $30
• Filing and biometrics fees: $115
• Court-appointed interpreter and travel: $5
I'll keep this page updated with receipts as things happen.
- Seema
Updates from Seema
Small update. $58 so far, I met with the attorney and confirmed the amounts.
Thank you all. We're at 19% now ($28). I'm honestly stunned. the plan for certified translations and document copies is now scheduled.
Thank you all. We're at 10% now ($15). I'm honestly stunned. the first invoice got paid this week.
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Hope things get better soon, Seema. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. We're a small family in Bogotá but we're thinking of you.
Praying for you, Seema. It takes guts to ask. Well done.