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

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

🇺🇸 San Jose, California, United States1,806 views
Bích Uyên Ho
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San Jose
I'm facing a wage-theft claim. My hearing is scheduled for September, and the filing fees and the lawyer's retainer come to $2,150. 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 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 $2,150 goes: • Attorney retainer: $1,200 • Filing and biometrics fees: $650 • Certified translations and document copies: $160 • Court-appointed interpreter and travel: $140 Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself. - Bích
#legal#immigration#family

Updates from Bích

  1. We're at 61% thanks to 34 of you. the plan for court-appointed interpreter and travel is now scheduled. More news soon.

  2. Good news. Because of your gifts ($580 in total) I met with the attorney and confirmed the amounts. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

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  • Carolina Carolina Vieira

    sending love, Bích. Shared this with my family. My husband and I read this together. Greetings from Dnipro

    • Kunal K. Parmar

      Good luck, Bích. It takes guts to ask. Well done.

      • Nattaya Busaba ChaiyasitQuestion

        is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Bích.

        • Bích Uyên HoOwnerAnswerPhoto verified

          Everything on the list is an amount I've been quoted or invoiced. attorney retainer comes first ($1,200) and I'll update the page as each thing gets paid. Appreciate you taking the time.

      • Arianna J. Wang

        Good luck. It takes guts to ask. Well done. My neighbor in Kingston donated after I showed her your page

        • Winnie Nabirye Mutebi

          hang in there, Bích. Your post was clear and honest. I have a 8 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Thinking of San Jose!

          • Jan Anton Ziegler

            Praying for you. Hope this works out for you. Don't give up. God bless.

            • Gaurav G. Jat

              Sending good thoughts, Bích. It takes guts to ask. Well done. I'll check back for the next update.

              • Parth E. Apte

                Praying for you. Shared it with a few friends. I'll check back for the next update. Blessings.

                • Hala Aisha Sarkis

                  Keep going, Bích. I hope things turn around soon. My neighbor in Daegu donated after I showed her your page. Greetings from Daegu.

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