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Legal fees for Marilyn's work-permit appeal in Chicago
Help Marilyn cover the fees of a work-permit appeal so She can stay with her family.
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I'm facing a work-permit appeal. My hearing is scheduled for October, and the filing fees and the lawyer's retainer come to $1,100. 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 Chicago 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 $1,100 goes:
• Court-appointed interpreter and travel: $140
• Filing and biometrics fees: $790
• Certified translations and document copies: $170
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Sending love. Hope this works out for you. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Blessings
Rooting for you, Marilyn. It takes guts to ask. Well done. God bless.
Good luck, Marilyn. Looking forward to the next update. Greetings from Moscow.