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Residency renewal: Emma needs $3,050 before the deadline
Emma needs $3,050 for filing fees and representation in a residency renewal before the May deadline.
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I'm facing a residency renewal. My hearing is scheduled for May, and the filing fees and the lawyer's retainer come to $3,050. 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 a local immigrant rights clinic 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 $3,050 goes:
• Attorney retainer: $2,350
• Filing and biometrics fees: $490
• Certified translations and document copies: $150
• Court-appointed interpreter and travel: $60
I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to.
- Emma
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Wishing you the best, Emma. I hope things turn around soon. My sister had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Thinking of Amsterdam.
Good luck, Emma. Shared this with my family. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. Take care
Wishing you peace, Emma. Looking forward to the next update. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Blessings!
Thinking of you and your family, Emma. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. We're a small family in Mandaue but we're thinking of you. Take care!
Rooting for you, Emma. Hope this works out for you. My husband and I read this together
you're not alone, Emma. I hope things turn around soon. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day.