Help an International PhD Student Overcome Legal Hurdles

International PhD candidate fighting to restore visa status; funds cover legal fees

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Help an International PhD Student Overcome Legal Hurdles

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My name is Harpreet Singh, a PhD candidate at Oklahoma State University I am the only one to support my family back in India. I am now just six months away from earning my doctorate.

Recently, an unforeseen and tragic accident of circumstances led to a legal misunderstanding. I find myself facing a serious legal challenge and charges for a situation in which I was not at fault.

The Fight for My Name

I want to be clear: I have no criminal record and have never been involved in any illegal activity. However, even an unfounded accusation is enough to trigger a crisis for an international student. This situation resulted in a one-day detention and a $25,000 bond—an amount I had to borrow urgently from friends just to stay free and continue my research.

What is at Stake?

This is not just a legal battle; it is a fight to save my career and my family’s future.

The Degree: I am only months away from finishing five years of intense doctoral work.

My Family: I am the sole support for my family in India. They depend on my success, and this crisis threatens to undo everything they have sacrificed for me.

My Reputation: I am fighting to clear my name from these doubtful charges.

How Your Support Helps

I am raising funds to cover the high costs of specialized legal defense and immigration counsel. These experts are necessary to prove the truth and resolve the administrative and court issues caused by this event.

Your donation helps cover:

Legal Fees: To defend against these wrongful charges which in 30000$.

Status Restoration: To ensure I can graduate from OSU this year.

Bond Repayment: To return the $25,000 to the friends who stood by me in my darkest hour.

A Request for Justice

I am asking our community to stand with me. I have worked too hard and come too far to let a misunderstanding take away my future. I am happy to provide bond receipts and and other infromation to anyone who wishes to verify my story.

Thank you for your kindness, your belief in justice, and for helping me reach the finish line.

With gratitude,


Harpreet Singh

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Amandeep Kaur
Organizer
Stillwater, OK

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