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Justice shouldn't depend on a bank balance: Isabella's wage-theft claim
Help Isabella cover the fees of a wage-theft claim so She can stay with her family.
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I'm facing a wage-theft claim. My hearing is scheduled for November, and the filing fees and the lawyer's retainer come to $1,050. 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 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.
Funds cover only the filing fees, translations and attorney retainer.
Where the $1,050 goes:
• Filing and biometrics fees: $750
• Court-appointed interpreter and travel: $165
• Certified translations and document copies: $135
Glad we found this place.
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“Thinking of you. This is from my last paycheck, glad to do it. - Coimbatore”
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“Praying for you! - Rohini”
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“Wish I could do more! - Cape Town”
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“Blessings. Thought of Isabella all day after reading this.”
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“Thinking of you. Hope this covers a bit of it. - Saint-Denis”
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Hope it all works out. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. Love from Cairo
thinking of you. Hope this works out for you. God bless.
Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Isabella.
The list at the bottom is the whole picture. filing and biometrics fees is the biggest at $750. Ask me anything else.
rooting for you, Isabella. I hope things turn around soon.
Wishing you the best, Isabella. It takes guts to ask. Well done. I went through something like this 5 years ago and strangers helped me out. Take care
This could happen to any of us. I'll check back for the next update. Love from Jakarta.
Good luck, Isabella. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes.
Stay strong, Isabella. I hope things turn around soon. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. Love from Auckland
sending strength, Isabella. Hope you get there. My neighbor in Los Angeles donated after I showed her your page. Love from Los Angeles
Shared it with a few friends. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend
I hope things turn around soon. I have a 15 year old who wants to send good wishes too. All the best