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Legal fees for Songül's family reunification petition in Ankara
Help Songül cover the fees of a family reunification petition so She can stay with her family.
🇹🇷 06096, Ankara, Ankara, Türkiye644 views
I'm facing a family reunification petition. My hearing is scheduled for December, and the filing fees and the lawyer's retainer come to $600. 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 the Ankara Community Legal 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.
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 $600 goes:
• Attorney retainer: $430
• Filing and biometrics fees: $75
• Certified translations and document copies: $50
• Court-appointed interpreter and travel: $45
You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it.
Updates from Songül
Quick update: $100 raised so far (17%). the plan for certified translations and document copies is now scheduled. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.
Small update. $149 so far, I made the first payment toward certified translations and document copies.
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Stay strong, Songül. I hope things turn around soon. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. All the best.
hope things get better soon. I hope things turn around soon. Wish I lived closer to Multan so I could bring a meal. Take care.