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Legal fees for Elif's wage-theft claim in Istanbul
Elif needs $800 for filing fees and representation in a wage-theft claim before the June deadline.
🇹🇷 Istanbul, Istanbul, Türkiye1,919 views
I'm facing a wage-theft claim. My hearing is scheduled for June, and the filing fees and the lawyer's retainer come to $800. 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 Istanbul 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 $800 goes:
• Attorney retainer: $640
• Filing and biometrics fees: $100
• Certified translations and document copies: $40
• Court-appointed interpreter and travel: $20
You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it.
Updates from Elif
Small update. $480 so far, the first invoice got paid this week.
Thank you all. We're at 59% now ($470). I'm honestly stunned. we've started the first stage.
Thank you all. We're at 53% now ($420). I'm honestly stunned. the first invoice got paid this week.
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sending love, Elif. Hope you get there.
so sorry you're going through this, Elif. Shared it with a few friends. Take care.
Thinking of you, Elif. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Love from Albany!