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Residency renewal: Ingrid needs $2,500 before the deadline
A residency renewal deadline is approaching and Ingrid can't afford the lawyer.
🇸🇪 Malmö, Skåne, Sweden2,010 views
I'm facing a residency renewal. My hearing is scheduled for November, and the filing fees and the lawyer's retainer come to $2,500. 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 Malmö 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 $2,500 goes:
• Attorney retainer: $1,700
• Filing and biometrics fees: $600
• Certified translations and document copies: $100
• Court-appointed interpreter and travel: $100
Thanks for being kind about this.
- Ingrid
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Thinking of you, Ingrid. Hope you get there. God bless.
looking forward to the next update. I have a 14 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Love from Nottingham.
Hope you get there. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Greetings from Quezon City
Thinking of you and your family. I hope things turn around soon. We're a small family in Vadodara but we're thinking of you. Blessings
Hope things get better soon, Ingrid. Your post was clear and honest. I have a 17 year old who wants to send good wishes too. All the best
Wishing you peace. Your post was clear and honest. I'm in public service myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you.
Best of luck, Ingrid. Your post was clear and honest. Wish I lived closer to Guarulhos so I could bring a meal. All the best
So sorry you're going through this. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Love from Epe
Rooting for you, Ingrid. This could happen to any of us. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. Love from Mumbai.
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