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Legal fees for Sofía's work-permit appeal in Fresno
A work-permit appeal deadline is approaching and Sofía can't afford the lawyer.
🇺🇸 Fresno, California, United States913 views
I'm facing a work-permit appeal. My hearing is scheduled for September, and the filing fees and the lawyer's retainer come to $2,000. 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 a local immigrant rights clinic 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 $2,000 goes:
• Certified translations and document copies: $260
• Attorney retainer: $1,300
• Filing and biometrics fees: $440
I hope life is good to you.
- Sofía
Updates from Sofía
Good news. Because of your gifts ($308 in total) I met with the attorney and confirmed the amounts. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.
Thank you all. We're at 9% now ($178). I'm honestly stunned. we've started the first stage.
Quick update: $122 raised so far (6%). I met with the attorney and confirmed the amounts. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.
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Best of luck, Sofía. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. It's not much but it's yours. Greetings from Nairobi
Hope things get better soon. Shared it with a few friends. Love from Lahore.
Thinking of you. Your post was clear and honest. Love from Orlando
Take care, Sofía. Your post was clear and honest. God bless
Thinking of you and your family, Sofía. Shared this with my family.
Hang in there, Sofía. Looking forward to the next update. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. God bless.
Wishing you the best, Sofía. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Don't give up. Love from Tucson.
thinking of you and your family, Sofía. Shared it with a few friends. God bless.