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Legal fees for Megan's work-permit appeal in Ballarat

Megan needs $3,050 for filing fees and representation in a work-permit appeal before the October deadline.

🇦🇺 Ballarat, Victoria, Australia2,829 views
Megan P. Cunningham
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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 $3,050. 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 the Ballarat Community Legal 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 $3,050 goes: • Certified translations and document copies: $190 • Court-appointed interpreter and travel: $160 • Attorney retainer: $2,700 Thanks for being kind about this.
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Updates from Megan

  1. Quick update: $866 raised so far (28%). the plan for certified translations and document copies is now scheduled. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  2. Quick update: $637 raised so far (21%). the first invoice got paid this week. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

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  • Isla Kendrick

    Sending strength, Megan. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Take care.

    • Kacper Zalewski

      Thanks for sharing this. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. All the best.

      • Łukasz Bartosz Kucharski

        Good luck, Megan. I hope things turn around soon. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Blessings

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