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Legal fees for Tomasz's citizenship application in Liverpool
A citizenship application deadline is approaching and Tomasz can't afford the lawyer.
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Tomasz is facing a citizenship application. The hearing is scheduled for September, and the filing fees and the lawyer's retainer come to $3,150. Three legal-aid offices have said their waiting lists are longer than the deadline.
Tomasz has all the paperwork ready, and a caseworker at the Liverpool Community Legal Centre has confirmed that the case is valid.
If the deadline is missed Tomasz could lose the right to stay with the family and the job. The children were born here and this is the only home they know.
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 $3,150 goes:
• Filing and biometrics fees: $530
• Attorney retainer: $2,400
• Court-appointed interpreter and travel: $220
Glad we found this place.
- Rafał
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How is Tomasz doing now?
Thinking of you and your family. Your post was clear and honest. Please keep us posted. Greetings from Nottingham.
Hope it all works out, Rafał. Shared it with a few friends. Take care
You're not alone, Rafał. Your post was clear and honest.
is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Tomasz
It's all in the list in the story. filing and biometrics fees is the big one at $530, I'll post a receipt when it's paid. Fair thing to want to know.
best of luck, Rafał. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Wish I lived closer to Hawassa so I could bring a meal. All the best
Is there anything that isn't money that would help Tomasz?
Sharing the link is the biggest thing. And if you know anything about filing and biometrics fees, advice is welcome too. Good question.
reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Thinking of Liverpool
Hope it all works out, Rafał. This could happen to any of us. Blessings.
Keep going, Rafał. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I'll check back for the next update.
stay strong. Hope you get there. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Thinking of Liverpool.
stay strong, Rafał. Hope you get there. I have a 17 year old who wants to send good wishes too.
Wishing you peace. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. God bless.
Keep going, Rafał. Hope this works out for you. Love from Üsküdar.
this could happen to any of us. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Greetings from El Paso.
Take care. I hope things turn around soon. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected