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Wrongful-eviction defense: Riley needs $4,400 before the deadline

Help Riley cover the fees of a wrongful-eviction defense so She can stay with her family.

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Riley H. Santiago
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I'm facing a wrongful-eviction defense. My hearing is scheduled for November, and the filing fees and the lawyer's retainer come to $4,400. 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. 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 $4,400 goes: • Attorney retainer: $3,050 • Filing and biometrics fees: $880 • Certified translations and document copies: $320 • Court-appointed interpreter and travel: $150 Every share and every dollar helps.

Updates from Riley

  1. Good news. Because of your gifts ($1,411 in total) the plan for filing and biometrics fees is now scheduled. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

  2. Small update. $2,044 so far, I made the first payment toward certified translations and document copies.

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  • thanks for sharing this. Gave what I could, wish it was more. We're a small family in Melbourne but we're thinking of you. Take care

    • Looking forward to the next update. My neighbor in Calamba donated after I showed her your page. God bless.

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