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Wage-theft claim: Samuel needs $950 before the deadline
Help Samuel cover the fees of a wage-theft claim so He can stay with his family.
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I'm facing a wage-theft claim. My hearing is scheduled for August, and the filing fees and the lawyer's retainer come to $950. 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 $950 goes:
• Attorney retainer: $650
• Filing and biometrics fees: $210
• Certified translations and document copies: $35
• Court-appointed interpreter and travel: $55
Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself.
- Samuel
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- Anonymous 🇬🇧 · $50
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“Stay strong. Thought of Samuel all day after reading this. - Denver”
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- Faith K. Navarro 🇵🇭 · $10
“Hope things get better. Thought of Samuel all day after reading this. - Makati”
- Amit B. Tiwari 🇮🇳 · $200
- Anonymous 🇩🇪 · $20
- Shazia Abbasi 🇵🇰 · $75
- Anonymous 🇺🇸 · $50
- Francisco Raimundo Andrade 🇧🇷 · $20
- Christian G. Richardson 🇺🇸 · $10
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“Stay strong. I'm in Wollongong, thinking of you. - Wollongong”
- Shanice Samuels 🇯🇲 · $10
“Be well. My cousin told me about this one. - Kingston”
- Ezekiel Ford 🇳🇿 · $15
“You got this. Small amount but sent with love. - Wellington”
- Janet F. Greene 🇺🇸 · $5
“Hope this helps. Only $5 but hope it helps. - Fresno”
- Cecilia C. Martinez 🇵🇭 · $100
- Anonymous 🇮🇳 · $100
- Ellie T. Ford 🇬🇧 · $100
“Rooting for you. Thought of Samuel all day after reading this. - Birmingham”
- Isabella H. Brown 🇬🇧 · $10
- Anonymous 🇫🇷 · $10
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Best of luck. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. My neighbor in Jakarta Barat donated after I showed her your page. Thinking of São Paulo.
sending strength, Samuel. Looking forward to the next update.
Hang in there, Samuel. 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.