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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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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.
Updates from Thierry
Thank you all. We're at 36% now ($1,290). I'm honestly stunned. we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. - Thierry
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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thanks for sharing this, Thierry. I hope things turn around soon.
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.
best of luck. Looking forward to the next update. Blessings
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.
Hang in there, Thierry. Hope you get there
sending good thoughts, Thierry. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Please keep us posted
take care. Shared this with my family. Please keep us posted. Blessings.
Hope this works out for you. Greetings from Bronx.
This could happen to any of us. I'll check back for the next update. Thinking of Paris!
Stay strong, Thierry. I hope things turn around soon. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. All the best.
Hang in there, Thierry. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double.
Praying for you. Hope this works out for you. Love from Comilla