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Legal fees for Silvia's family reunification petition in Irapuato
A family reunification petition deadline is approaching and Silvia can't afford the lawyer.
🇲🇽 Guanajuato, Mexico1,361 views
I'm facing a family reunification petition. My hearing is scheduled for March, and the filing fees and the lawyer's retainer come to $900. 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 $900 goes:
• Attorney retainer: $520
• Filing and biometrics fees: $240
• Certified translations and document copies: $75
• Court-appointed interpreter and travel: $65
With deep gratitude,
Silvia
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Wishing you the best, Silvia. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Please keep us posted.
Your post was clear and honest. Love from Thane
Praying for you, Silvia. Your post was clear and honest. All the best
Praying for you, Silvia. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I went through something like this 8 years ago and strangers helped me out. Thinking of Irapuato
Keep going, Silvia. Looking forward to the next update. All the best.
take care. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I hope March is when things finally get easier. Take care.