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Wage-theft claim: Derek needs $2,300 before the deadline
Derek needs $2,300 for filing fees and representation in a wage-theft claim before the September deadline.
🇨🇦 Gatineau, Quebec, Canada2,201 views
I'm facing a wage-theft claim. My hearing is scheduled for September, and the filing fees and the lawyer's retainer come to $2,300. 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 Gatineau 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 $2,300 goes:
• Filing and biometrics fees: $630
• Court-appointed interpreter and travel: $175
• Attorney retainer: $1,495
Thanks for being kind about this.
- Derek
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Sending good thoughts. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Love from Mumbai.
Good luck, Derek. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I'm in accounting myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. God bless.
So sorry you're going through this. Hope this works out for you. I'll check back for the next update. Greetings from Saket.