Work-permit appeal: Rani needs $650 before the deadline

I'm facing a work-permit appeal. My hearing is scheduled for December, and the filing fees and the lawyer's retainer come to $650. 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 Bengaluru Welcome Centre 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 $650 goes: • Attorney retainer: $470 • Filing and biometrics fees: $120 • Certified translations and document copies: $40 • Court-appointed interpreter and travel: $20 Thanks for being kind about this. - Rani