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Justice shouldn't depend on a bank balance: Zhen's wage-theft claim
Zhen needs $2,100 for filing fees and representation in a wage-theft claim before the September deadline.
🇺🇸 Riverside, California, United States1,951 views
I'm facing a wage-theft claim. My hearing is scheduled for September, and the filing fees and the lawyer's retainer come to $2,100. 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 Riverside 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.
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 $2,100 goes:
• Court-appointed interpreter and travel: $185
• Certified translations and document copies: $220
• Attorney retainer: $1,695
If you're reading this, thank you.
- Zhen
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Stay strong, Zhen. Hope you get there. Sent it to 9 people at work
Good luck, Zhen. Hope you get there. Thinking of Riverside.
looking forward to the next update. We're a small family in Phuket but we're thinking of you. Blessings.
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Hang in there, Zhen. I hope things turn around soon. Take care.
Sending good thoughts, Zhen. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Love from Jacksonville.
Shared this with my family. We're a small family in Barcelona but we're thinking of you. All the best!