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

Help Ethan cover the fees of a work-permit appeal so He can stay with his family.

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Ethan P. Hicks
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Wollongong
I'm facing a work-permit appeal. My hearing is scheduled for October, and the filing fees and the lawyer's retainer come to $3,050. 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 Wollongong Welcome 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. Funds cover only the filing fees, translations and attorney retainer. Where the $3,050 goes: • Certified translations and document copies: $140 • Attorney retainer: $2,150 • Filing and biometrics fees: $760 Thank you for reading my story. - Ethan
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Updates from Ethan

  1. 59% there. I made the first payment toward certified translations and document copies. Thank you.

  2. Thank you all. We're at 34% now ($1,032). I'm honestly stunned. we've started the first stage.

  3. Update from Wollongong: I met with the attorney and confirmed the amounts. We're at 50% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

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  • Joy Rony Sarker

    Sending love, Ethan. 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. God bless.

    • Lucía H. Sánchez

      I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Love from Osaka.

      • Deborah J. Washington

        Wishing you peace, Ethan. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. God bless.

        • Nicholas G. Gilbert

          Praying for you, Ethan. Hope you get there. Thinking of Wollongong.

          • Naresh Naresh Acharya

            Take care, Ethan. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Thinking of Wollongong

            • Gabriella Collins

              Best of luck, Ethan. Hope this works out for you. Please keep us posted. Love from Saket

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