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Justice shouldn't depend on a bank balance: Grayson's work-permit appeal
Help Grayson cover the fees of a work-permit appeal so He can stay with his family.
🇺🇸 San Diego, California, United States2,529 views
I'm facing a work-permit appeal. My hearing is scheduled for September, and the filing fees and the lawyer's retainer come to $2,600. 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 San Diego 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 $2,600 goes:
• Filing and biometrics fees: $390
• Attorney retainer: $1,950
• Court-appointed interpreter and travel: $260
Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself.
- Grayson
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Rooting for you. I hope things turn around soon. My neighbor in Amsterdam donated after I showed her your page. Greetings from Amsterdam.
Sending love, Grayson. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did
Sending good thoughts. Your post was clear and honest. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. All the best.
Shared it with a few friends. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Love from Abuja.
thinking of you. Hope this works out for you. My neighbor in A Coruña donated after I showed her your page. Blessings.
Sending good thoughts, Grayson. Your post was clear and honest. Love from Lagos