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Residency renewal: Geetha needs $200 before the deadline
A residency renewal deadline is approaching and Geetha cannot afford the lawyer.
🇮🇳 West Bengal, India656 views
I'm facing a residency renewal. My hearing is scheduled for November, and the filing fees and the lawyer's retainer come to $200. 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 Durgapur 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.
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 $200 goes:
• Filing and biometrics fees: $145
• Certified translations and document copies: $45
• Court-appointed interpreter and travel: $10
I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to.
- Geetha
Updates from Geetha
Update from Durgapur: I made the first payment toward court-appointed interpreter and travel. We're at 89% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.
Update from Durgapur: we've started the first stage. We're at 62% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.
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Gave what I could, wish it was more. Don't give up. Love from Xalapa.
Thanks for sharing this, Geetha. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Greetings from Tokyo.
wishing you peace. Gave what I could, wish it was more. We're a small family in Ciudad de México but we're thinking of you. Greetings from Ciudad de México.
take care. Shared this with my family. I'll check back for the next update. Love from Kakamega
Sending good thoughts, Geetha. Shared this with my family. Greetings from Berlin