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Work-permit appeal: Hüseyin needs $1,150 before the deadline
A work-permit appeal deadline is approaching and Hüseyin can't afford the lawyer.
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I'm facing a work-permit appeal. My hearing is scheduled for October, and the filing fees and the lawyer's retainer come to $1,150. 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 $1,150 goes:
• Filing and biometrics fees: $200
• Court-appointed interpreter and travel: $60
• Attorney retainer: $890
Thanks for reading all this.
- Hüseyin
Updates from Hüseyin
Quick update: $77 raised so far (7%). I made the first payment toward court-appointed interpreter and travel. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.
Small update. $218 so far, I met with the attorney and confirmed the amounts.
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Wishing you the best, Hüseyin. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. It's not much but it's yours.