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Residency renewal: Audrey needs $1,800 before the deadline

A residency renewal deadline is approaching and Audrey can't afford the lawyer.

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Audrey D. Sanders
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Joliet
I'm facing a residency renewal. My hearing is scheduled for May, and the filing fees and the lawyer's retainer come to $1,800. 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 Joliet 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. Funds cover only the filing fees, translations and attorney retainer. Where the $1,800 goes: • Attorney retainer: $1,100 • Filing and biometrics fees: $450 • Certified translations and document copies: $175 • Court-appointed interpreter and travel: $75 Thanks for reading all this.

Updates from Audrey

  1. Update from Joliet: the plan for court-appointed interpreter and travel is now scheduled. We're at 81% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

  2. Small update. $966 so far, the first invoice got paid this week.

  3. Update from Joliet: I made the first payment toward certified translations and document copies. We're at 43% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

  • Cristian E. Cortés 🇪🇸 · $100
  • Yolanda B. Ávila 🇪🇸 · $25

    “Praying for you. Thought of Audrey all day after reading this. - Madrid”

  • Maricel N. Cruz 🇵🇭 · $10
  • Anonymous 🇺🇸 · $100
  • Idowu Oluwaseun Quadri 🇳🇬 · $30
  • Anitha D. Bhat 🇮🇳 · $50
  • Marisol J. Tapia 🇦🇷 · $100
  • Fikru Girma Demissie 🇪🇹 · $20
  • Lukman Dwi Nugroho 🇮🇩 · $70.50
  • Vidya M. Narayanan 🇮🇳 · $20

    “Hang in there. Hope the May deadline works out. - Dwarka”

  • Shaista Eman Cheema 🇵🇰 · $25
  • Ssebuliba Kioko Omondi 🇹🇿 · $15
  • Lucía L. Quintero 🇪🇸 · $30
  • Esperanza C. Flores 🇲🇽 · $25
  • Kamau Tumusiime Kipchoge 🇹🇿 · $20

    “Thought of Audrey all day after reading this. - Dar es Salaam”

  • Abdullah Gaber 🇸🇦 · $25
  • Mei Bo Zheng 🇺🇸 · $25
  • Imran Faruk Saha 🇧🇩 · $10
  • Yasir Nabil Siddiqui 🇪🇬 · $30
  • Kai Powell 🇺🇸 · $10

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2.7(7 reviews)

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    Exceptional service

    I was nervous about reaching out, but this person made me feel comfortable and supported from the very first interaction. Their help was invaluable.

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    Helped when no one else could

    This is the kind of person who restores your faith in humanity. They didn't just offer help; they genuinely cared about my wellbeing and followed through on every commitment.

  • Beau H. Sullivan🇺🇸Verified donor
    Truly grateful for the support

    I had a complex problem and this person helped me navigate it step by step. Their expertise combined with their kindness made all the difference.

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    Helped when no one else could

    This is the kind of person who restores your faith in humanity. They didn't just offer help; they genuinely cared about my wellbeing and followed through on every commitment.

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    Honest and trustworthy

    This helper is honest and transparent about what they can do. They didn't overpromise, but they did deliver excellent results. I would definitely trust them again.

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    Made me feel heard

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    Changed my perspective

    I was nervous about reaching out, but this person made me feel comfortable and supported from the very first interaction. Their help was invaluable.

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  • You're not alone, Audrey. Your post was clear and honest. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. Take care.

    • Best of luck. Shared this with my family. My neighbor in Hồ Chí Minh City donated after I showed her your page.

      • Best of luck, Audrey. Shared this with my family.

        • Wishing you the best, Audrey. Looking forward to the next update. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Take care.

          • It takes guts to ask. Well done. Thinking of Joliet.

            • Thinking of you, Audrey. Looking forward to the next update. I hope May is when things finally get easier!

              • Sending strength. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. God bless

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