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Legal fees for Umesh's wrongful-eviction defense in Mumbai
Help Umesh cover the fees of a wrongful-eviction defense so He can stay with his family.
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I'm facing a wrongful-eviction defense. My hearing is scheduled for November, and the filing fees and the lawyer's retainer come to $355. 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 Mumbai 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 $355 goes:
• Attorney retainer: $280
• Filing and biometrics fees: $55
• Certified translations and document copies: $15
• Court-appointed interpreter and travel: $5
If you're reading this, thank you.
- Umesh
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Stay strong, Umesh. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Thinking of Mumbai.
Thinking of you and your family, Umesh. It takes guts to ask. Well done.
What's already covered and what's the $355 for?
Sure. The biggest one is attorney retainer, $280. The rest is in the list at the bottom of the post and I'll upload receipts as I pay each one. I'll keep the page updated.
Sending good thoughts, Umesh. Hope you get there. My neighbor in Columbus donated after I showed her your page. God bless.
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. Take care!
so sorry you're going through this. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I'll check back for the next update. Take care.
This could happen to any of us. Put this on a community board in Comilla this morning. Thinking of Mumbai.
Rooting for you, Umesh. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I hope November is when things finally get easier
Stay strong. I hope things turn around soon. I went through something like this 14 years ago and strangers helped me out.
Hope it all works out, Umesh. Hope this works out for you. I'll check back for the next update. Thinking of Mumbai.
I hope things turn around soon. I have a 6 year old who wants to send good wishes too. All the best
stay strong, Umesh. Shared this with my family. Love from Multan.
Thinking of you. Looking forward to the next update. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like.
Keep going, Umesh. It takes guts to ask. Well done. We're a small family in San Diego but we're thinking of you. Greetings from San Diego!
hope things get better soon, Umesh. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Take care
Sending good thoughts. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Thinking of Mumbai!
wishing you the best, Umesh. I hope things turn around soon. My neighbor in Munich donated after I showed her your page.
Sending love, Umesh. Hope you get there. Blessings.
Thinking of you, Umesh. 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.
Hope things get better soon, Umesh. I hope things turn around soon. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust
Hope things get better soon, Umesh. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. My neighbor in Gazipur donated after I showed her your page. Greetings from Gazipur.
thinking of you, Umesh. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Thinking of Mumbai
Praying for you, Umesh. Your post was clear and honest. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money
You're not alone, Umesh. Shared it with a few friends.
best of luck, Umesh. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Blessings.