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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 States2,530 views
Grayson L. Leonard
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San Diego
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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  • Sakura Mana SaitoPhoto verified

    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

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