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Legal fees for Vivian's residency renewal in San Jose
Help Vivian cover the fees of a residency renewal so She can stay with her family.
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I'm facing a residency renewal. My hearing is scheduled for August, and the filing fees and the lawyer's retainer come to $2,400. 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 San Jose 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 $2,400 goes:
• Attorney retainer: $2,050
• Certified translations and document copies: $140
• Court-appointed interpreter and travel: $210
Thanks for reading all this.
- Vivian
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you're not alone, Vivian. Hope this works out for you.
Gave what I could, wish it was more. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Thinking of San Jose.