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Legal fees for Sita's family reunification petition in London
Sita needs $2,800 for filing fees and representation in a family reunification petition before the July deadline.
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I'm facing a family reunification petition. My hearing is scheduled for July, and the filing fees and the lawyer's retainer come to $2,800. 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 London 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 $2,800 goes:
• Certified translations and document copies: $160
• Attorney retainer: $2,550
• Court-appointed interpreter and travel: $90
I'll keep this page updated with receipts as things happen.
- Sita
Updates from Sita
Quick update: $703 raised so far (25%). I met with the attorney and confirmed the amounts. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.
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wishing you peace, Sita. I hope things turn around soon. Take care
Keep going, Sita. It takes guts to ask. Well done.
Hope you get there. Sent it to 22 people at work. Greetings from Durham
Best of luck. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Please keep us posted. Thinking of London
Sending good thoughts, Sita. Hope this works out for you. My husband and I read this together.