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Legal fees for Beth's work-permit appeal in Austin
A work-permit appeal deadline is approaching and Beth can't afford the lawyer.
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I'm facing a work-permit appeal. My hearing is scheduled for April, and the filing fees and the lawyer's retainer come to $2,950. 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 the Austin Community Legal 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 $2,950 goes:
• Court-appointed interpreter and travel: $150
• Attorney retainer: $2,000
• Filing and biometrics fees: $800
Thank you so much.
Updates from Beth
Small update. $2,199 so far, the plan for filing and biometrics fees is now scheduled.
Wanted to say thank you properly. 44% funded and the plan for filing and biometrics fees is now scheduled.
Wanted to say thank you properly. 10% funded and I met with the attorney and confirmed the amounts.
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Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Beth
Court-appointed interpreter and travel is $150 of it. Everything else is listed in the story and nothing outside that list comes out of this page. Appreciate you taking the time.
Wishing you peace. Looking forward to the next update. My husband and I read this together. Love from Athens.
Good luck. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Love from Rome.
Praying for you. Hope you get there. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Thinking of Austin.