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Legal fees for Nolan's work-permit appeal in Erie

A work-permit appeal deadline is approaching and Nolan can't afford the lawyer.

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Nolan D. Young
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Erie
I'm facing a work-permit appeal. My hearing is scheduled for September, and the filing fees and the lawyer's retainer come to $1,850. 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 Erie 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 $1,850 goes: • Filing and biometrics fees: $310 • Attorney retainer: $1,450 • Court-appointed interpreter and travel: $90 I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.
#legal#immigration#family

Updates from Nolan

  1. We're at 46% thanks to 8 of you. we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. More news soon.

  2. Small update. $727 so far, the first invoice got paid this week.

  3. Quick update: $472 raised so far (26%). we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. Receipts coming as soon as I have them. - Nolan

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  • Danica W. Salazar

    Wishing you the best, Nolan. Hope you get there. Wish I lived closer to Celaya so I could bring a meal. All the best

    • Odhiambo Kevin Kariuki

      Sending strength, Nolan. Your post was clear and honest

      • Lucas RossPhoto verified

        best of luck. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Sent it to 23 people at work. Take care.

        • Rhea D. Valdez

          keep going, Nolan. I hope things turn around soon. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Thinking of Erie.

          $934.50 raised of $1,850

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