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Wage-theft claim: Liliana needs $1,250 before the deadline

A wage-theft claim deadline is approaching and Liliana cannot afford the lawyer.

🇺🇸 San Diego, California, United States2,251 views
Araceli H. Pérez
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Liliana is facing a wage-theft claim. The hearing is scheduled for October, and the filing fees and the lawyer's retainer come to $1,250. Three legal-aid offices have said their waiting lists are longer than the deadline. Liliana has all the paperwork ready, and a caseworker at San Diego Welcome Centre has confirmed that the case is valid. If the deadline is missed Liliana could lose the right to stay with the family and the job. The children were born here and this is the only home they know. Funds cover only the filing fees, translations and attorney retainer. Where the $1,250 goes: • Filing and biometrics fees: $850 • Certified translations and document copies: $220 • Court-appointed interpreter and travel: $180 Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure.

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  • Take care. Gave what I could, wish it was more. I have a 7 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Thinking of San Diego.

    • is filing and biometrics fees the biggest cost or is there more coming?

      • Filing and biometrics fees is $850 of it. Everything else is listed in the story and nothing outside that list comes out of this page. Fair thing to want to know.

    • Hope it all works out, Araceli. Hope this works out for you. Please keep us posted. God bless.

      • Thinking of you and your family. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Take care.

        • Praying for you, Araceli. Shared it with a few friends. Don't give up.

          • Hang in there. Shared this with my family. Love from Mumbai.

            • Stay strong. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Greetings from Tarragona

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