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Legal fees for Derek's work-permit appeal in Montréal

Help Derek cover the fees of a work-permit appeal so He can stay with his family.

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Derek G. Hendricks
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I'm facing a work-permit appeal. My hearing is scheduled for August, and the filing fees and the lawyer's retainer come to $2,250. 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 Montréal 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. Funds cover only the filing fees, translations and attorney retainer. Where the $2,250 goes: • Attorney retainer: $1,950 • Court-appointed interpreter and travel: $85 • Certified translations and document copies: $215 Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly.

Updates from Derek

  1. Good news. Because of your gifts ($265 in total) we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

  2. We're at 5% thanks to 5 of you. I met with the attorney and confirmed the amounts. More news soon.

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    Quick response, great follow-up

    The support I received was beyond what I expected. Not only did they help with the immediate need, but they also provided guidance for long-term solutions. I'm forever grateful.

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  • Thinking of you and your family. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I went through something like this 6 years ago and strangers helped me out. Greetings from Enugu.

    • take care, Derek. Shared this with my family. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it.

      • Praying for you, Derek. Shared this with my family. Take care.

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