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Residency renewal: Autumn needs $4,950 before the deadline
Help Autumn 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 October, and the filing fees and the lawyer's retainer come to $4,950. 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 Austin Welcome 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 $4,950 goes:
• Attorney retainer: $3,750
• Filing and biometrics fees: $900
• Certified translations and document copies: $80
• Court-appointed interpreter and travel: $220
I hope life is good to you.
- Autumn
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So sorry you're going through this. Hope this works out for you. I went through something like this 4 years ago and strangers helped me out. Thinking of Austin
Stay strong, Autumn. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. After 9 years in public service I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Take care
Thinking of you and your family, Autumn. Gave what I could, wish it was more. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. All the best.
Sending good thoughts, Autumn. Shared it with a few friends. Take care
It takes guts to ask. Well done. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Love from Narayanganj.
Take care, Autumn. This could happen to any of us. Greetings from Yonkers
I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. It's not much but it's yours. Take care!