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Residency renewal: Sander needs $3,150 before the deadline

Sander needs $3,150 for filing fees and representation in a residency renewal before the November deadline.

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Sander Bas Van Leeuwen
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Amsterdam
I'm facing a residency renewal. My hearing is scheduled for November, and the filing fees and the lawyer's retainer come to $3,150. 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 Amsterdam 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 $3,150 goes: • Attorney retainer: $2,350 • Filing and biometrics fees: $460 • Certified translations and document copies: $230 • Court-appointed interpreter and travel: $110 You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it. - Sander
#legal#immigration#family

Updates from Sander

  1. Thank you all. We're at 8% now ($245). I'm honestly stunned. I made the first payment toward attorney retainer.

  2. Update from Amsterdam: I made the first payment toward court-appointed interpreter and travel. We're at 18% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

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    “Thought of Sander all day after reading this. - Aurora”

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    “Keep your head up. Shared with friends too. - Utrecht”

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    “Praying for you. Hope the November deadline works out. - New York”

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  • John Odhiambo Nakamya

    Hang in there. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Put this on a community board in Bogotá this morning.

    • Ifeanyi Garba Alabi

      So sorry you're going through this, Sander. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I'm in teaching myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you

      • Vrushali B. JoshiQuestion

        How is Sander doing now?

        • Zawadi Fatuma KiptooID verified

          You're not alone. Hope this works out for you. Thinking of Amsterdam

          • Si-woo Yong-jun Hong

            Thanks for sharing this, Sander. I hope things turn around soon. Thinking of Amsterdam

            • Piper Simpson

              best of luck, Sander. Your post was clear and honest. Wish I lived closer to Rochester so I could bring a meal. Greetings from Tel Aviv.

              • Eliane Natália Silva

                So sorry you're going through this, Sander. Gave what I could, wish it was more. I went through something like this 9 years ago and strangers helped me out. Blessings.

                • Dennis T. Magsaysay

                  Stay strong, Sander. Hope you get there. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. All the best.

                  • Christian Quizon

                    Take care, Sander. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. Greetings from Quetta.

                    • Thu Tuyết DangPhoto verified

                      thanks for sharing this, Sander. Hope you get there. God bless

                      • Jae-won Sang-hoon Kim

                        Best of luck, Sander. Shared this with my family

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