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Work-permit appeal: Mi-young needs $3,250 before the deadline
Help Mi-young cover the fees of a work-permit appeal so She can stay with her family.
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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 $3,250. 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 $3,250 goes:
• Attorney retainer: $2,650
• Filing and biometrics fees: $340
• Certified translations and document copies: $170
• Court-appointed interpreter and travel: $90
Thanks for being kind about this.
Updates from Mi-young
Quick update: $2,160 raised so far (66%). we've started the first stage. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.
Thank you all. We're at 38% now ($1,225). I'm honestly stunned. the plan for court-appointed interpreter and travel is now scheduled.
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wishing you the best, Mi-young. Looking forward to the next update. After 12 years in logistics I know how hard it is to ask for anything.
Rooting for you, Mi-young. Looking forward to the next update. Wish I lived closer to Richards Bay so I could bring a meal
hope it all works out, Mi-young. This could happen to any of us. I have a 13 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Love from Surat.
Thinking of you and your family. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. My colleague had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Blessings.
Sending love. Looking forward to the next update. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Greetings from Taguig.
Thanks for sharing this, Mi-young. Looking forward to the next update. Love from Corpus Christi
Keep going, Mi-young. This could happen to any of us. God bless.
Hope it all works out. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected!
Praying for you. Shared this with my family. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. All the best.
Hope this works out for you. Love from Riyadh.
Hope it all works out. Hope this works out for you. God bless!
Thinking of you, Mi-young. Shared this with my family. Don't be hard on yourself for asking.
You're not alone, Mi-young. Hope you get there. Don't give up. Thinking of Durham
Sending strength, Mi-young. Hope this works out for you. God bless