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Wage-theft claim: Brooklyn needs $3,600 before the deadline
Help Brooklyn cover the fees of a wage-theft claim so She can stay with her family.
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I'm facing a wage-theft claim. My hearing is scheduled for December, and the filing fees and the lawyer's retainer come to $3,600. 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 the San Diego Community Legal 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 $3,600 goes:
• Attorney retainer: $2,600
• Filing and biometrics fees: $640
• Certified translations and document copies: $200
• Court-appointed interpreter and travel: $160
Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself.
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stay strong, Brooklyn. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier
This could happen to any of us. My neighbor in Radom donated after I showed her your page. All the best.
Wishing you the best, Brooklyn. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Greetings from Dublin.
Good luck, Brooklyn. It takes guts to ask. Well done. God bless.
thinking of you. Gave what I could, wish it was more. After 13 years in teaching I know how hard it's to ask for anything. All the best
You're not alone, Brooklyn. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Love from Davao City.
Keep going, Brooklyn. Your post was clear and honest. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Thinking of San Diego.
Hang in there, Brooklyn. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier.
rooting for you, Brooklyn. Looking forward to the next update. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. All the best.
wishing you peace, Brooklyn. Gave what I could, wish it was more. We're a small family in Tehuacán but we're thinking of you.
Thanks for sharing this. I hope things turn around soon. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Blessings!