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Justice shouldn't depend on a bank balance: Ana's work-permit appeal
A work-permit appeal deadline is approaching and Ana can't afford the lawyer.
🇧🇷 São Paulo, BrazilPosted Oct 1, 20261,040 views
I'm facing a work-permit appeal. My hearing is scheduled for November, and the filing fees and the lawyer's retainer come to $1,100. 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 São Paulo 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 $1,100 goes:
• Attorney retainer: $740
• Filing and biometrics fees: $220
• Certified translations and document copies: $90
• Court-appointed interpreter and travel: $50
With deep gratitude,
Ana
Updates from Ana
Quick update: $84 raised so far (8%). I met with the attorney and confirmed the amounts. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.
Wanted to say thank you properly. 14% funded and the plan for attorney retainer is now scheduled.
24% there. I met with the attorney and confirmed the amounts. Thank you.
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Praying for you, Ana. It takes guts to ask. Well done. All the best.
Shared this with my family. My cousin had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Greetings from Embakasi.