Legal fees for Sylvie's citizenship application in Paris

I'm facing a citizenship application. My hearing is scheduled for July, and the filing fees and the lawyer's retainer come to $3,050. 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 $3,050 goes: • Attorney retainer: $2,600 • Filing and biometrics fees: $290 • Certified translations and document copies: $75 • Court-appointed interpreter and travel: $85 I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to. - Sylvie