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Work-permit appeal: Isabela needs $1,450 before the deadline
Isabela needs $1,450 for filing fees and representation in a work-permit appeal before the September deadline.
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I'm facing a work-permit appeal. My hearing is scheduled for September, and the filing fees and the lawyer's retainer come to $1,450. 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.
Funds cover only the filing fees, translations and attorney retainer.
Where the $1,450 goes:
• Filing and biometrics fees: $270
• Attorney retainer: $1,150
• Court-appointed interpreter and travel: $30
Thank you so much.
- Isabela
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Keep going. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. It's not much but it's yours. Take care.
Stay strong, Isabela. Your post was clear and honest. Please keep us posted
is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Isabela.
Sure. The biggest one is filing and biometrics fees, $270. The rest is in the list at the bottom of the post and I'll upload receipts as I pay each one. Ask me anything else.
Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. My husband and I read this together. Greetings from Prayagraj
Hope it all works out, Isabela. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend
praying for you, Isabela. I hope things turn around soon. My neighbor in Portland donated after I showed her your page. All the best
Wishing you the best, Isabela. Shared it with a few friends. Love from Kediri.
Thinking of you, Isabela. Shared it with a few friends. Thinking of Vitória da Conquista.
praying for you, Isabela. This could happen to any of us. My sister had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Blessings!
Thinking of you and your family, Isabela. Shared this with my family. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Greetings from Corpus Christi
You're not alone. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. God bless
Hope it all works out. Looking forward to the next update. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. God bless
Sending good thoughts. Your post was clear and honest. We're a small family in Tallahassee but we're thinking of you.
Stay strong, Isabela. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Sent it to 9 people at work. Thinking of Vitória da Conquista.