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Wage-theft claim: John Paul needs $3,400 before the deadline

Help John Paul cover the fees of a wage-theft claim so He can stay with his family.

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John Paul L. Alcantara
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I'm facing a wage-theft claim. My hearing is scheduled for November, and the filing fees and the lawyer's retainer come to $3,400. 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 $3,400 goes: • Attorney retainer: $3,100 • Court-appointed interpreter and travel: $105 • Certified translations and document copies: $195 Thank you so much. - John Paul

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    “Best of luck! - Gothenburg”

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    “Good luck. From Ciudad de México with love. - Ciudad de México”

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    “Good luck - Kozhikode”

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    “From my family to yours - Jimma”

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    “Sending love. Please keep us posted. - Pelotas”

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  • Anonymous 🇺🇸 · $50

    “Best of luck. This is from my last paycheck, glad to do it. - Los Angeles”

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    “Wishing you the best. Only $55 but hope it helps.”

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    “Praying for you. From Istanbul with love.”

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    “Hope you get the rest soon. - Çankaya”

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    “Be well. - Ikeja”

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  • Your post was clear and honest. Thinking of Los Angeles

    • Keep going. This could happen to any of us. My neighbor in New York donated after I showed her your page!

      • Sending good thoughts, John Paul. Hope you get there. Put this on a community board in San Diego this morning. God bless.

        • Shared it with a few friends. My mother had a similar thing happen so this one hit home.

          • Best of luck, John Paul. Looking forward to the next update. It's not much but it's yours. Blessings

            • Sending good thoughts. Looking forward to the next update. Wish I lived closer to Johannesburg so I could bring a meal.

              • Best of luck, John Paul. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. God bless

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