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Justice shouldn't depend on a bank balance: Divina's work-permit appeal

Help Divina cover the fees of a work-permit appeal so She can stay with her family.

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Maria T. Tolentino
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New York
Divina is facing a work-permit appeal. The hearing is scheduled for November, and the filing fees and the lawyer's retainer come to $2,800. Three legal-aid offices have said their waiting lists are longer than the deadline. Divina has all the paperwork ready, and a caseworker at New York Welcome Centre has confirmed that the case is valid. If the deadline is missed Divina 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 $2,800 goes: • Attorney retainer: $2,000 • Filing and biometrics fees: $460 • Certified translations and document copies: $250 • Court-appointed interpreter and travel: $90 Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure.

Updates from Maria

  1. Update from New York: I met with the attorney and confirmed the amounts. We're at 28% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

  2. Quick update: $447 raised so far (16%). I met with the attorney and confirmed the amounts. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

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    “Hang in there. Small amount but sent with love. - Medellín”

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    “Blessings. From Dublin with love.”

  • Lokesh G. Krishnan 🇮🇳 · $100
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    “Thought of Divina all day after reading this. - Addis Ababa”

  • Hossain Rony Das 🇮🇳 · $25

    “You got this. My cousin told me about this one. - Jalandhar”

  • Samuel Ferguson 🇺🇸 · $5

    “From my family to yours. My father told me about this one. - Anaheim”

  • Hugo S. Rodríguez 🇺🇸 · $50

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4.2(6 reviews)

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  • Mehmet Barış Bayram🇹🇷Verified donor
    Really cared about my situation

    I had a complex problem and this person helped me navigate it step by step. Their expertise combined with their kindness made all the difference.

  • Kausar Shaista Abbasi🇵🇰Verified donor
    Restored my faith in humanity

    The help I received was exactly what was described and more. This person follows through on their commitments and genuinely cares about making a positive impact.

  • Julia T. Morrison🇺🇸Verified helper
    Trustworthy helper

    This is what community support looks like. They didn't just offer generic advice; they provided personalized help tailored to my specific situation.

  • Việt Nam Bui🇻🇳Verified donor
    Exceeded expectations

    This helper is honest and transparent about what they can do. They didn't overpromise, but they did deliver excellent results. I would definitely trust them again.

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    Quick response, great follow-up

    I was going through a tough time and this person's support was invaluable. They didn't judge, just helped. That kind of genuine compassion is rare these days.

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    Very responsive and caring

    This experience has restored my faith in the goodness of people. The helper was professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely cared about my outcome.

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  • Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Divina

    • Attorney retainer is $2,000 of it. Everything else is listed in the story and nothing outside that list comes out of this page. Thanks for asking.

  • Wishing you peace, Maria. Hope you get there. I'm in logistics myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you.

    • Thinking of you, Maria. Hope this works out for you. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected.

      • Musa Dayo KaluID verified

        Hope it all works out. Hope this works out for you. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. All the best

        • John TembaVerified organization

          Hope it all works out, Maria. Hope you get there. My colleague had a similar thing happen so this one hit home.

          $1,580.50 raised of $2,800

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