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Legal fees for Rowan's work-permit appeal in San Francisco
Help Rowan cover the fees of a work-permit appeal so He can stay with his family.
🇺🇸 San Francisco, California, United States1,857 views
I'm facing a work-permit appeal. My hearing is scheduled for November, and the filing fees and the lawyer's retainer come to $2,750. 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 San Francisco 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 $2,750 goes:
• Attorney retainer: $1,700
• Filing and biometrics fees: $660
• Certified translations and document copies: $240
• Court-appointed interpreter and travel: $150
I hope life is good to you.
Updates from Rowan
24% there. I made the first payment toward court-appointed interpreter and travel. Thank you.
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So sorry you're going through this, Rowan. Shared this with my family. After 7 years in retail I know how hard it is to ask for anything. Thinking of San Francisco.
so sorry you're going through this, Rowan. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Blessings.
Hope it all works out. Shared this with my family. Sent it to 32 people at work.
good luck. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Love from Kasarani
Good luck. Hope you get there. Thinking of San Francisco.
Best of luck, Rowan. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Blessings.
hope things get better soon. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Put this on a community board in Toronto this morning. All the best.
Shared it with a few friends. I went through something like this 12 years ago and strangers helped me out. Thinking of San Francisco
Sending strength, Rowan. Hope you get there. Love from Bakersfield.
wishing you peace. I hope things turn around soon. I have a 8 year old who wants to send good wishes too. God bless