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Justice shouldn't depend on a bank balance: Jocelyn's wage-theft claim
Help Jocelyn 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 August, and the filing fees and the lawyer's retainer come to $1,000. 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 $1,000 goes:
• Court-appointed interpreter and travel: $65
• Certified translations and document copies: $125
• Filing and biometrics fees: $810
I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to.
Updates from Jocelyn
We're at 54% thanks to 7 of you. the plan for certified translations and document copies is now scheduled. More news soon.
Good news. Because of your gifts ($435 in total) the plan for court-appointed interpreter and travel is now scheduled. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.
We're at 8% thanks to 3 of you. I made the first payment toward court-appointed interpreter and travel. More news soon. - Jocelyn
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