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Legal fees for Willem's wage-theft claim in Polokwane
Willem needs $800 for filing fees and representation in a wage-theft claim before the August deadline.
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I'm facing a wage-theft claim. My hearing is scheduled for August, and the filing fees and the lawyer's retainer come to $800. 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 Polokwane 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 $800 goes:
• Attorney retainer: $550
• Filing and biometrics fees: $175
• Certified translations and document copies: $65
• Court-appointed interpreter and travel: $10
Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself.
Updates from Willem
Small update. $175 so far, I met with the attorney and confirmed the amounts.
- Hazel W. Bradley 🇺🇸 · $25
“Wishing you the best. Thought of Willem all day after reading this.”
- Esther Barasa 🇰🇪 · $20
- Ayanda F. Mazibuko 🇿🇦 · $100
- Tunde Michael Balogun 🇳🇬 · $34
- Anita Bhardwaj 🇮🇳 · $25
- Uyên Giang Trieu 🇻🇳 · $10
“Good luck. Hope the August deadline works out. - Hồ Chí Minh City”
- Gabriela L. Espinoza 🇪🇸 · $15
- Kemar T. Wint 🇯🇲 · $100
- Carlos L. Paredes 🇪🇸 · $10
“Be well. - Girona”
- Genesis L. Haynes 🇺🇸 · $10
- Violet G. Pruitt 🇺🇸 · $10
- Bushra Dua Butt 🇵🇰 · $10
- Isabelle Ward 🇺🇸 · $5
- Christopher Freeman 🇦🇺 · $10
“Hope things get better. Please keep us posted. - Newcastle”
- Wafa Rania Slimani 🇪🇬 · $20
“Thinking of you - Mansoura”
- Oliver B. Rodriguez 🇨🇦 · $100
“Hope things get better. I'm in Québec, thinking of you.”
- Mercy Aisha Omondi 🇹🇿 · $20
“Best of luck. From Dar es Salaam with love. - Dar es Salaam”
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Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Willem
Sure. The biggest one is attorney retainer, $550. The rest is in the list at the bottom of the post and I'll upload receipts as I pay each one. Thanks, that means a lot.
Sending love, Willem. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. God bless