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Legal fees for Emily's wage-theft claim in Albany

Help Emily cover the fees of a wage-theft claim so She can stay with her family.

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Emily R. Wang
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Albany
I'm facing a wage-theft claim. My hearing is scheduled for April, and the filing fees and the lawyer's retainer come to $3,100. 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 Albany 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 $3,100 goes: • Attorney retainer: $2,150 • Filing and biometrics fees: $670 • Certified translations and document copies: $100 • Court-appointed interpreter and travel: $180 I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support. - Emily
#legal#immigration#family

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  • Emily F. Hall

    you're not alone, Emily. Looking forward to the next update. Love from Scranton.

    • Juliana Dias

      Praying for you. I hope things turn around soon. After 19 years in teaching I know how hard it's to ask for anything

      • Parker Howard

        Keep going. I hope things turn around soon. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry

        • Robert D. Boyd

          Keep going. Looking forward to the next update. Thinking of Albany.

          • Lincoln HarveyPhoto verified

            Keep going. Hope this works out for you. Take care.

            • Nazia Mahnoor Naqvi

              sending love. Hope you get there. Thinking of Albany.

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