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Legal fees for Nomsa's wage-theft claim in Stellenbosch
A wage-theft claim deadline is approaching and Nomsa can't afford the lawyer.
🇿🇦 Western Cape, South Africa823 views
I'm facing a wage-theft claim. My hearing is scheduled for November, and the filing fees and the lawyer's retainer come to $750. 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 Stellenbosch 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 $750 goes:
• Attorney retainer: $520
• Filing and biometrics fees: $200
• Court-appointed interpreter and travel: $30
Thanks for being kind about this.
- Nomsa
Updates from Nomsa
Thank you all. We're at 5% now ($36). I'm honestly stunned. I met with the attorney and confirmed the amounts.
Good news. Because of your gifts ($57 in total) I met with the attorney and confirmed the amounts. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.
- Ketki G. Modi 🇮🇳 · $25
- Anaïs Florence Leroy 🇫🇷 · $21
“Hope the November deadline works out. - Nice”
- Halyna Svetlana Belov 🇺🇦 · $36
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Any update on how things are going in Stellenbosch?
so sorry you're going through this, Nomsa. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Blessings!
Good luck, Nomsa. Gave what I could, wish it was more. I have a 11 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Take care.
Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Nomsa.
Keep going, Nomsa. Your post was clear and honest. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too
your post was clear and honest. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Take care.
You're not alone. Hope you get there. Greetings from Nagpur
Good luck, Nomsa. Hope this works out for you. All the best.
best of luck. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Greetings from Swansea
So sorry you're going through this. I hope things turn around soon. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Thinking of Stellenbosch
Hope things get better soon, Nomsa. Your post was clear and honest. Sent it to 21 people at work. Love from Mumbai
Sending good thoughts, Nomsa. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Love from Paarl.
I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Love from San Diego.
Shared this with my family. Love from Warangal