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Justice shouldn't depend on a bank balance: Ramón's work-permit appeal
A work-permit appeal deadline is approaching and Ramón can't afford the lawyer.
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I'm facing a work-permit appeal. My hearing is scheduled for October, and the filing fees and the lawyer's retainer come to $2,300. 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.
The money goes to the immigration attorney's trust account and the court filing office. I'll upload receipts with sensitive details removed.
Where the $2,300 goes:
• Filing and biometrics fees: $220
• Attorney retainer: $1,950
• Certified translations and document copies: $130
With deep gratitude,
Ramón
Updates from Ramón
Update from Barcelona: the plan for certified translations and document copies is now scheduled. We're at 17% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.
Quick update: $227 raised so far (10%). I met with the attorney and confirmed the amounts. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.
Small update. $175 so far, I made the first payment toward certified translations and document copies.
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Sending strength, Ramón. Looking forward to the next update. Thinking of Barcelona.
Sending strength. Gave what I could, wish it was more. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like
Keep going, Ramón. Hope you get there. I went through something like this 5 years ago and strangers helped me out. God bless
thinking of you, Ramón. Hope this works out for you.
Rooting for you, Ramón. Shared it with a few friends.
this could happen to any of us. After 18 years in hospitality I know how hard it is to ask for anything. Greetings from Jeddah
Wishing you the best, Ramón. Your post was clear and honest. Thinking of Barcelona
So sorry you're going through this, Ramón. Gave what I could, wish it was more. My neighbor in Surabaya donated after I showed her your page. Blessings
Wishing you the best, Ramón. Shared it with a few friends. Don't give up. All the best.
Hang in there, Ramón. Shared this with my family. After 13 years in public service I know how hard it's to ask for anything.
So sorry you're going through this, Ramón. Shared this with my family. Love from Nairobi.
Wishing you peace, Ramón. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. God bless.