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Wage-theft claim: Mehul needs $400 before the deadline
A wage-theft claim deadline is approaching and Mehul cannot afford the lawyer.
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I'm facing a wage-theft claim. My hearing is scheduled for February, and the filing fees and the lawyer's retainer come to $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 Mumbai Welcome 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 $400 goes:
• Court-appointed interpreter and travel: $15
• Certified translations and document copies: $15
• Attorney retainer: $370
I'll keep this page updated with receipts as things happen.
- Mehul
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Keep going, Mehul. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier.
Stay strong, Mehul. Your post was clear and honest. We're a small family in Los Angeles but we're thinking of you
It takes guts to ask. Well done. We're a small family in Quezon City but we're thinking of you. God bless.