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Help Caroline with wage-theft claim filing and attorney fees

A wage-theft claim deadline is approaching and Caroline can't afford the lawyer.

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Wafula Tumusiime Swai
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Nairobi
Caroline is facing a wage-theft claim. The hearing is scheduled for September, and the filing fees and the lawyer's retainer come to $650. Three legal-aid offices have said their waiting lists are longer than the deadline. Caroline has all the paperwork ready, and a caseworker at Nairobi Welcome Centre has confirmed that the case is valid. If the deadline is missed Caroline could lose the right to stay with the family and the job. The children were born here and this is the only home they know. 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 $650 goes: • Filing and biometrics fees: $125 • Attorney retainer: $490 • Certified translations and document copies: $35 I'll keep this page updated with receipts as things happen.

Updates from Wafula

  1. Quick update: $162 raised so far (25%). I made the first payment toward certified translations and document copies. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  2. Update from Nairobi: we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. We're at 17% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

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    Truly grateful for the support

    I was skeptical at first, but this person proved to be reliable and genuinely interested in helping. Their response time was incredible and their solutions were practical.

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    I was nervous about reaching out, but this person made me feel comfortable and supported from the very first interaction. Their help was invaluable.

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    Restored my faith in humanity

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    Quick response, great follow-up

    I was nervous about reaching out, but this person made me feel comfortable and supported from the very first interaction. Their help was invaluable.

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  • Sending good thoughts, Wafula. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I have a 13 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Greetings from Novosibirsk.

    • Thinking of you and your family, Wafula. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. After 11 years in customer support I know how hard it is to ask for anything. All the best.

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