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Work-permit appeal: Craig needs $3,200 before the deadline

Craig needs $3,200 for filing fees and representation in a work-permit appeal before the March deadline.

🇺🇸 Oregon, United States2,156 views
Craig Rios
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Portland
I'm facing a work-permit appeal. My hearing is scheduled for March, and the filing fees and the lawyer's retainer come to $3,200. 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 $3,200 goes: • Court-appointed interpreter and travel: $150 • Filing and biometrics fees: $450 • Attorney retainer: $2,600 Every share and every dollar helps. - Craig
#legal#immigration#family

Updates from Craig

  1. Quick update: $769 raised so far (24%). we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  2. Quick update: $430 raised so far (13%). we've started the first stage. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

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  • Dua Rubina Iqbal 🇵🇰 · $50

    “Hang in there. Thought of Craig all day after reading this.”

  • Mauricio M. Santos 🇨🇴 · $10

    “Hang in there. This is from my last paycheck, glad to do it. - Bogotá”

  • Christina Sophie Lange 🇩🇪 · $25

    “Wish I could do more. Thought of Craig all day after reading this.”

  • Mason E. Wright 🇺🇸 · $20

    “Sending love. Please keep us posted. - New York”

  • Anonymous 🇬🇧 · $10

    “Thinking of you. Gave what I could this week. - Edinburgh”

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    “Stay strong. Hope you get the rest soon. - Kaduna”

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    “Wishing you the best. Hope the March deadline works out. - Los Angeles”

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    “Hope the March deadline works out. - Lahore”

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  • Qiang Wei ZengQuestion

    how is Craig doing now?

    • Jose J. Bautista

      Sending love, Craig. Looking forward to the next update. I have a 17 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Blessings

      • Liliana C. Núñez

        Thinking of you. This could happen to any of us. After 6 years in construction I know how hard it's to ask for anything

        • Joshua W. TolentinoQuestionID verified

          is there anything that isn't money that would help Craig?

          • Craig RiosOwnerAnswerAddress verified

            Sharing the link is the biggest thing. And if you know anything about court-appointed interpreter and travel, advice is welcome too.

        • Winnie Apio Wekesa

          thinking of you and your family. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Take care

          • Lucie Elise Da Silva

            Gave what I could, wish it was more. Sent it to 28 people at work. Take care.

            • Sorcha K. Doyle

              Hope things get better soon. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Thinking of Portland.

              • Ishita G. Randhawa

                Best of luck, Craig. Shared this with my family. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. God bless.

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