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Legal fees for Cansu's wage-theft claim in Ankara
A wage-theft claim deadline is approaching and Cansu cannot afford the lawyer.
🇹🇷 Ankara, Ankara, Türkiye1,351 views
I'm facing a wage-theft claim. My hearing is scheduled for July, and the filing fees and the lawyer's retainer come to $200. 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 $200 goes:
• Certified translations and document copies: $35
• Court-appointed interpreter and travel: $35
• Filing and biometrics fees: $130
I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.
Updates from Cansu
We're at 38% thanks to 3 of you. we've started the first stage. More news soon.
Wanted to say thank you properly. 28% funded and I met with the attorney and confirmed the amounts.
Thank you all. We're at 25% now ($50). I'm honestly stunned. the plan for certified translations and document copies is now scheduled.
- Takashi Kaneko 🇯🇵 · $86
- Bithi Shima Khatun 🇧🇩 · $20
- Iqra Zara Ahmed 🇵🇰 · $5
“All the best. Only $5 but hope it helps. - Gujranwala”
- Katherine P. Phillips 🇺🇸 · $50
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Hang in there, Cansu. Looking forward to the next update. Please keep us posted. Take care.
Sending love. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Blessings.
is there anything that isn't money that would help Cansu?
Thank you. If you're in Ankara I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. Good question.
Wishing you the best, Cansu. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. All the best
Thinking of you and your family. Looking forward to the next update. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. Greetings from Xalapa.
Wishing you the best, Cansu. Shared it with a few friends. Sent it to 29 people at work. All the best.