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Legal fees for Thierry's family reunification petition in Paris

Thierry needs $3,600 for filing fees and representation in a family reunification petition before the November deadline.

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Thierry Serge Garnier
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Paris
I'm facing a family reunification petition. My hearing is scheduled for November, and the filing fees and the lawyer's retainer come to $3,600. 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 Paris 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 $3,600 goes: • Attorney retainer: $2,950 • Filing and biometrics fees: $320 • Certified translations and document copies: $125 • Court-appointed interpreter and travel: $205 Thanks for being kind about this.
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Updates from Thierry

  1. Thank you all. We're at 36% now ($1,290). I'm honestly stunned. we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. - Thierry

  2. Update from Paris: I met with the attorney and confirmed the amounts. We're at 25% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

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  • Arthur Lucas Dantas

    thanks for sharing this, Thierry. I hope things turn around soon.

    • Mario Sergio Pagano

      Thinking of you. It takes guts to ask. Well done. I went through something like this 6 years ago and strangers helped me out. Blessings.

      • Jack F. Simpson

        best of luck. Looking forward to the next update. Blessings

        • Swapnil P. ThakkarID verified

          Rooting for you, Thierry. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. My neighbor in Envigado donated after I showed her your page. Take care.

          • Irini Efthymia Panagiotopoulos

            Hang in there, Thierry. Hope you get there

            • Angel N. Langley

              sending good thoughts, Thierry. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Please keep us posted

              • Deborah J. Henry

                take care. Shared this with my family. Please keep us posted. Blessings.

                • Carla G. SmithVerified organization

                  Hope this works out for you. Greetings from Bronx.

                  • Berhanu Abebe LegessePhoto verified

                    This could happen to any of us. I'll check back for the next update. Thinking of Paris!

                    • Madushan Dilshan Gunawardena

                      Stay strong, Thierry. I hope things turn around soon. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. All the best.

                      • Aurora GriffinAddress verified

                        Hang in there, Thierry. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double.

                        • Adrián J. Flores

                          Praying for you. Hope this works out for you. Love from Comilla

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