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Residency renewal: Nicholas needs $950 before the deadline
A residency renewal deadline is approaching and Nicholas can't afford the lawyer.
🇺🇸 Tacoma, Washington, United States784 views
I'm facing a residency renewal. My hearing is scheduled for July, and the filing fees and the lawyer's retainer come to $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 Tacoma 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 $950 goes:
• Court-appointed interpreter and travel: $115
• Certified translations and document copies: $110
• Filing and biometrics fees: $725
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- Nicholas
Updates from Nicholas
Small update. $310 so far, we've booked the dates and paid the deposit.
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“Keep your head up. Thought of Nicholas all day after reading this. - Sylhet”
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Wishing you peace. Your post was clear and honest. Sent it to 33 people at work
Best of luck, Nicholas. Your post was clear and honest.
So sorry you're going through this, Nicholas. Your post was clear and honest. All the best.
sending love. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Greetings from Nashik.
Wishing you peace. Hope this works out for you. I have a 9 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Greetings from Glasgow.