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Work-permit appeal: Basma needs $1,700 before the deadline
A work-permit appeal deadline is approaching and Basma can't afford the lawyer.
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I'm facing a work-permit appeal. My hearing is scheduled for April, and the filing fees and the lawyer's retainer come to $1,700. 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 the Paris Community Legal 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 $1,700 goes:
• Certified translations and document copies: $200
• Court-appointed interpreter and travel: $115
• Attorney retainer: $1,385
If you're reading this, thank you.
- Basma
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