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Justice shouldn't depend on a bank balance: Andrea's wage-theft claim

Help Andrea cover the fees of a wage-theft claim so She can stay with her family.

🇪🇸 Móstoles, Madrid, Spain1,255 views
Andrea P. Cortés
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Móstoles
I'm facing a wage-theft claim. My hearing is scheduled for October, and the filing fees and the lawyer's retainer come to $2,350. 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. Funds cover only the filing fees, translations and attorney retainer. Where the $2,350 goes: • Attorney retainer: $1,800 • Filing and biometrics fees: $330 • Certified translations and document copies: $75 • Court-appointed interpreter and travel: $145 Thanks for being kind about this.

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  1. Update from Móstoles: I made the first payment toward court-appointed interpreter and travel. We're at 19% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

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  • Hang in there. This could happen to any of us. Love from Lagos

    • Wishing you the best, Andrea. Shared it with a few friends. Don't give up. Thinking of Móstoles!

      • Jorge H. NavarroID verified

        hope things get better soon, Andrea. Gave what I could, wish it was more. My neighbor in Takoradi donated after I showed her your page.

        • thinking of you. Hope you get there. Wish I lived closer to Sherbrooke so I could bring a meal. Greetings from Quezon City.

          • Wishing you peace, Andrea. I hope things turn around soon. All the best.

            • Helena SjögrenID verified

              hope it all works out. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. After 11 years in public service I know how hard it is to ask for anything. Blessings.

              • hang in there. This could happen to any of us. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Love from Caruaru.

                • Gregory W. McDanielAddress verified

                  Thanks for sharing this, Andrea. Shared it with a few friends. I went through something like this 6 years ago and strangers helped me out. Greetings from Savar.

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