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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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Sita C. Srivastava
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London
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

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  1. 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

          • Rowan LawrencePhoto verified

            Sending good thoughts, Sita. Hope this works out for you. My husband and I read this together.

            $1,467 raised of $2,800

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