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Wage-theft claim: Rafael needs $3,700 before the deadline

Rafael needs $3,700 for filing fees and representation in a wage-theft claim before the May deadline.

🇺🇸 Houston, Texas, United States3,200 views
Gabriela S. Romero
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Houston
Rafael is facing a wage-theft claim. The hearing is scheduled for May, and the filing fees and the lawyer's retainer come to $3,700. Three legal-aid offices have said their waiting lists are longer than the deadline. Rafael has all the paperwork ready, and a caseworker at the Houston Community Legal Centre has confirmed that the case is valid. If the deadline is missed Rafael 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 $3,700 goes: • Attorney retainer: $2,700 • Filing and biometrics fees: $580 • Certified translations and document copies: $195 • Court-appointed interpreter and travel: $225 Thank you so much.
#legal#immigration#family

Updates from Gabriela

  1. Quick update: $1,833 raised so far (50%). the first invoice got paid this week. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  2. Good news. Because of your gifts ($700 in total) the plan for filing and biometrics fees is now scheduled. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

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  • Gleb Pavel Zaitsev

    Thanks for sharing this, Gabriela. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I'm in customer support myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you.

    • Mina Sunita Koirala

      Thinking of you, Gabriela. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like.

      • Sumaiya Tania Rashid

        Sending love, Gabriela. It takes guts to ask. Well done. I'm in customer support myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you.

        • Laura W. Domínguez

          Shared this with my family. Love from Rome.

          • Tarun A. Bisht

            your post was clear and honest. I went through something like this 2 years ago and strangers helped me out. Love from Nashik.

            • Grace Eunice Peprah

              Hope things get better soon. It takes guts to ask. Well done. It's not much but it's yours.

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