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Work-permit appeal: Natalie needs $1,950 before the deadline

A work-permit appeal deadline is approaching and Natalie cannot afford the lawyer.

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ New Mexico, United States1,756 views
Natalie Jackson
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Albuquerque
I'm facing a work-permit appeal. My hearing is scheduled for September, and the filing fees and the lawyer's retainer come to $1,950. 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 $1,950 goes: โ€ข Attorney retainer: $1,250 โ€ข Filing and biometrics fees: $370 โ€ข Certified translations and document copies: $150 โ€ข Court-appointed interpreter and travel: $180 If you can't give, please share this page. It does reach people. - Natalie

Updates from Natalie

  1. Small update. $987 so far, the first invoice got paid this week.

  • Tanvi L. Sachdeva ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ ยท $10
  • Tao Lei Jiang ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ ยท $100

    โ€œGet well soon. Thought of Natalie all day after reading this. - San Diegoโ€

  • Harini N. Warrier ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ ยท $75

    โ€œWish I could do more. Shared with friends too. - Suratโ€

  • Isaac Nathaniel Larbi ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ญ ยท $75
  • Andrรฉs G. Nava ๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ ยท $30
  • Artem Leonid Sidorov ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ยท $100

    โ€œHang in there. Thought of Natalie all day after reading this. - Kyivโ€

  • Saraswathi P. Nair ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ ยท $50

    โ€œEvery little bit. From Ludhiana with love. - Ludhianaโ€

  • Anonymous ๐Ÿ‡ฟ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ยท $10
  • Arslan Arslan Syed ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฐ ยท $25

    โ€œTake care of yourselves. Hope the September deadline works out. - Gujranwalaโ€

  • Victor M. Quizon ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ญ ยท $50
  • Babar Nadeem Qazi ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฐ ยท $100
  • Grace L. Callahan ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ยท $5

    โ€œThought of Natalie all day after reading this. - Manukauโ€

  • Francisco Renato Siqueira ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท ยท $10
  • Anonymous ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ ยท $10
  • Faith Faith Kiprop ๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ช ยท $100
  • Paulo Samuel Moura ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท ยท $10
  • Addison P. Tran ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ ยท $10

    โ€œThought of Natalie all day after reading this. - Cincinnatiโ€

  • Bukola Amaka Quadri ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ ยท $5

    โ€œBest of luck. Gave what I could this week. - Awkaโ€

  • Danica J. Gonzales ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ญ ยท $10
  • Nkechi Ngozi Ibrahim ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ ยท $25

    โ€œGood luck. Hope the September deadline works out. - Ikejaโ€

Reviews

3.3(7 reviews)

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  • Noel R. Rivera๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ญVerified helper
    Delivered on promises

    The help I received was exactly what was described and more. This person follows through on their commitments and genuinely cares about making a positive impact.

  • Irene Abena Amponsah๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ญVerified helper
    Really cared about my situation

    I was struggling and didn't know where to turn. This person stepped in without hesitation and provided exactly what I needed. Their compassion and expertise made all the difference in my life.

  • Fitria Dinda Nasution๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉVerified donor
    Made a real difference

    I was nervous about reaching out, but this person made me feel comfortable and supported from the very first interaction. Their help was invaluable.

  • Harish N. Warrier๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณVerified donor
    Made me feel heard

    I was nervous about reaching out, but this person made me feel comfortable and supported from the very first interaction. Their help was invaluable.

  • Vishal C. Verma๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณVerified donor
    Made me feel heard

    Couldn't have asked for better support. They listened carefully, understood my situation deeply, and provided thoughtful advice that actually worked. Thank you so much.

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    Delivered on promises

    This is what community support looks like. They didn't just offer generic advice; they provided personalized help tailored to my specific situation.

  • Zoรฉ Justine Lecomte๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ทVerified helper
    Went above and beyond

    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.

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  • Wishing you the best, Natalie. Shared this with my family. Blessings.

    • Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Wish I lived closer to Athens so I could bring a meal

      • Can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Albuquerque

        • wishing you peace, Natalie. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Wish I lived closer to Riyadh so I could bring a meal.

          • Stay strong. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I'm in public service myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Love from Mysuru.

            • Sending good thoughts. This could happen to any of us. I have a 6 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Greetings from New Delhi.

              • Hang in there, Natalie. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. After 15 years in customer support I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Love from Depok.

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