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Legal fees for Sergio's family reunification petition in Ciudad de México
A family reunification petition deadline is approaching and Sergio 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 $1,300. 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 Ciudad de México 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 $1,300 goes:
• Attorney retainer: $940
• Filing and biometrics fees: $250
• Certified translations and document copies: $65
• Court-appointed interpreter and travel: $45
If you're reading this, thank you.
- Sergio
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Looking forward to the next update. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Thinking of Ciudad de México
Good luck, Sergio. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. My husband and I read this together. Blessings
So sorry you're going through this. This could happen to any of us. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Blessings