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Work-permit appeal: Janet needs $2,900 before the deadline

A work-permit appeal deadline is approaching and Janet can't afford the lawyer.

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Janet A. Acosta
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Sheffield
I'm facing a work-permit appeal. My hearing is scheduled for August, and the filing fees and the lawyer's retainer come to $2,900. 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 $2,900 goes: • Filing and biometrics fees: $400 • Court-appointed interpreter and travel: $135 • Attorney retainer: $2,365 If you're reading this, thank you. - Janet

Updates from Janet

  1. Quick update: $1,552 raised so far (54%). we've started the first stage. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  2. Quick update: $1,321 raised so far (46%). I met with the attorney and confirmed the amounts. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  3. Wanted to say thank you properly. 15% funded and I met with the attorney and confirmed the amounts.

  • Walid Imad Ibrahim 🇪🇬 · $5
  • Alp Şen 🇹🇷 · $10
  • Javier E. Mora 🇲🇽 · $20

    “Wishing you the best. Shared with friends too. - Irapuato”

  • Melanie H. Ortega 🇺🇸 · $70

    “Good luck. Only $70 but hope it helps. - Oakland”

  • Mahmoud Jamal Sarkis 🇪🇬 · $60

    “God bless. Gave what I could this week. - Zagazig”

  • Hassan Hamza Bhatti 🇵🇰 · $75
  • Yue Qing Peng 🇺🇸 · $10
  • John M. Fields 🇨🇦 · $5

    “Blessings. From Red Deer with love. - Red Deer”

  • Gustavo Ronaldo Siqueira 🇧🇷 · $100

    “Hope things get better. Thought of Janet all day after reading this. - Contagem”

  • Zainab Ines Slimani 🇸🇦 · $50
  • Ayesha Rahima Ali 🇧🇩 · $30
  • Stanislav Viktor Bondarenko 🇺🇦 · $10

    “All the best. Hope the August deadline works out. - Zaporizhzhia”

  • Cooper H. Yates 🇺🇸 · $20
  • Muhammad Agus Susanto 🇮🇩 · $50
  • Rekha E. Tandon 🇮🇳 · $200
  • Leonardo Peters 🇬🇧 · $5
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    “Good luck. Gave what I could this week. - Breda”

  • Dayo Danjuma Balogun 🇳🇬 · $25
  • Julián E. Herrera 🇨🇴 · $50

    “From my family to yours. Please keep us posted. - Palmira”

  • Nakato Ruth Juma 🇰🇪 · $250

Reviews

3.4(9 reviews)

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  • Musyoka Bakari Salim🇰🇪Verified donor
    Really cared about my situation

    The difference this person made in my life cannot be overstated. They were patient, kind, and persistent in helping me find solutions. Truly exceptional.

  • Urvashi K. Thakkar🇮🇳Verified donor
    Restored my faith in humanity

    The difference this person made in my life cannot be overstated. They were patient, kind, and persistent in helping me find solutions. Truly exceptional.

  • Janet L. Byrd🇺🇸Verified helper
    Helped when no one else could

    I can't speak highly enough about this helper. They were available when I needed them, supportive when I felt lost, and practical in their solutions.

  • Tharushi Iresha Yapa🇱🇰Verified donor
    Delivered on promises

    This is the kind of person who restores your faith in humanity. They didn't just offer help; they genuinely cared about my wellbeing and followed through on every commitment.

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    Would recommend to anyone

    The support I received was beyond what I expected. Not only did they help with the immediate need, but they also provided guidance for long-term solutions. I'm forever grateful.

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    Truly grateful for the support

    The difference this person made in my life cannot be overstated. They were patient, kind, and persistent in helping me find solutions. Truly exceptional.

  • Chloé Alice David🇫🇷Verified helper
    Exactly what I needed

    Perfect example of someone making a real difference. They took time out of their busy schedule to help me and never made me feel like a burden.

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    Genuine person with a big heart

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  • Thinking of you and your family, Janet. It takes guts to ask. Well done. It's not much but it's yours. God bless

    • Wishing you the best. Gave what I could, wish it was more. After 18 years in retail I know how hard it's to ask for anything.

      • Hang in there, Janet. I hope things turn around soon. Love from Kharkiv

        • good luck, Janet. Shared this with my family.

          • Hang in there, Janet. Hope you get there. Sent it to 27 people at work. Blessings

            • sending love. Your post was clear and honest. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like.

              • rooting for you, Janet. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. I have a 7 year old who wants to send good wishes too. All the best.

                • shared this with my family. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Greetings from Kampala.

                  • Take care, Janet. Shared it with a few friends. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Greetings from Mumbai!

                    • best of luck, Janet. Hope you get there. God bless.

                      • So sorry you're going through this, Janet. I hope things turn around soon. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Greetings from Pune.

                        • Good luck. Your post was clear and honest. Put this on a community board in Brandon this morning.

                          $3,200.50 raised of $2,900

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