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Legal fees for Nada's work-permit appeal in Mecca

Nada needs $1,550 for filing fees and representation in a work-permit appeal before the December deadline.

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Nada Zahra Jaber
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Mecca
I'm facing a work-permit appeal. My hearing is scheduled for December, and the filing fees and the lawyer's retainer come to $1,550. 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 Mecca 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 $1,550 goes: • Attorney retainer: $1,150 • Filing and biometrics fees: $195 • Certified translations and document copies: $75 • Court-appointed interpreter and travel: $130 Glad we found this place.

Updates from Nada

  1. Small update. $799 so far, I made the first payment toward filing and biometrics fees.

  2. Update from Mecca: I made the first payment toward attorney retainer. We're at 26% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

  3. Thank you all. We're at 10% now ($162). I'm honestly stunned. the plan for certified translations and document copies is now scheduled.

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    “You got this. Only $5 but hope it helps. - Cali”

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    “Happy to help. From Kitakyushu with love.”

  • Aditi Walia 🇮🇳 · $25

    “God bless. Thought of Nada all day after reading this. - Rohini”

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  • Rubén P. Herrera 🇺🇸 · $50

    “Best of luck. Hope you get the rest soon. - Chattanooga”

  • Anonymous 🇺🇸 · $20
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    “Blessings. My brother told me about this one. - Derry”

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  • Anonymous 🇰🇪 · $75
  • Anonymous 🇺🇸 · $50

    “Blessings. Hope the December deadline works out. - Dallas”

  • Zahid Faruk Uddin 🇮🇳 · $20
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  • Hang in there. This could happen to any of us. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. All the best

    • hope things get better soon, Nada. I hope things turn around soon

      • Thanks for sharing this. Hope you get there. I hope December is when things finally get easier.

        • reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Thinking of Mecca.

          • Thinking of you and your family. I hope things turn around soon. Love from Jakarta

            • wishing you peace, Nada. I hope things turn around soon!

              • Rooting for you. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. It's not much but it's yours. Love from Mapo

                • Vasanthi K. AnandPhoto verified

                  Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Greetings from Kingston.

                  • stay strong, Nada. Hope this works out for you. My neighbor had a similar thing happen so this one hit home!

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