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Wage-theft claim: Ella needs $4,800 before the deadline
Help Ella cover the fees of a wage-theft claim so She can stay with her family.
🇺🇸 Toledo, Ohio, United States1,594 views
I'm facing a wage-theft claim. My hearing is scheduled for August, and the filing fees and the lawyer's retainer come to $4,800. 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 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 $4,800 goes:
• Attorney retainer: $3,750
• Filing and biometrics fees: $560
• Certified translations and document copies: $270
• Court-appointed interpreter and travel: $220
Thanks for reading all this.
- Ella
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take care. Shared it with a few friends. It's not much but it's yours!
Praying for you, Ella. Hope you get there. Love from Guarulhos.
Praying for you. Your post was clear and honest. I hope August is when things finally get easier. Greetings from Novosibirsk.
Stay strong, Ella. This could happen to any of us. Blessings
wishing you the best. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Take care