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<div>My name is Nicolas. I've been a sushi chef in the United States for almost ten years. I came here looking for a better life, and I've spent that decade working hard, paying taxes, and building something real. On July 15, I was detained by ICE. One day I was training my fellow coworkers, and the next I was in a holding cell. It happened fast, and it's been overwhelming. I'm writing this myself because I need help — and I'm not too proud to ask.
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<div>I have a 9-year-old child who means the world to me. Being away from her right now is one of the hardest parts of all this. I also have a significant other who has been by my side through everything. My mother and brother live here in the U.S. as well, and they've been my rock. Beyond family, I've built deep friendships over the years — with coworkers, regular customers at the restaurant, and people in my community. I've been here nearly a decade, and this is where my people are. This is home. I've worked as a sushi chef with dedication and pride. It's not just a job — it's my craft, my routine, and my place in the world. I want to get back to it.
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<div>Immigration detention is expensive. There's no public defender in immigration court, so I have to hire my own lawyer. And if I'm granted bond, I have to pay it in full — cash — before I can be released. Here's what the $25,000 would cover:
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<div>· Legal fees — attorney retainer and court representation; bond — if I'm eligible, this is the only way out while my case proceeds.
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<div>I've always been the one to provide. I've never asked for help like this before. But right now, I can't work, I can't be with my loved ones, and I can't fight this alone. I know times are hard for everyone. If you're able to give, I'm deeply grateful. If you can't, sharing this with others means just as much. Even a few dollars adds up. I want to get back to my life — to my work, my family, and the community I've been part of for almost ten years.
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<div>Please consider donating and sharing this campaign with friends, coworkers, or on social media. And if you'd like to send a message, I'm reading these and they keep me going. I'll update this page as my case moves forward. With any luck, the next update will be from home.
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<div>Thank you for reading. Thank you for caring. And thank you for any support you can offer.
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<div>Mi nombre es Nicolás. He sido chef de sushi en los Estados Unidos por casi diez años. Vine buscando una vida mejor, y he pasado esa década trabajando duro, pagando impuestos y construyendo algo real. El 15 de julio fui detenido por ICE. Un día estaba entrenando a mis compañeros de trabajo, y al siguiente estaba en una celda. Ocurrió rápido y ha sido abrumador. Escribo esto yo mismo porque necesito ayuda — y no tengo vergüenza en pedirla.
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<div>Tengo una hija de 9 años que significa el mundo para mí. Estar lejos de ella en este momento es una de las partes más difíciles de todo esto. También tengo una pareja que ha estado a mi lado en todo. Mi madre y mi hermano viven aquí en los Estados Unidos también, y han sido mi roca. Más allá de mi familia, he construido amistades profundas a lo largo de los años — con compañeros de trabajo, clientes habituales del restaurante y personas en mi comunidad. He estado aquí casi una década, y aquí está mi gente. Este es mi hogar. He trabajado como chef de sushi con dedicación y orgullo. No es solo un trabajo — es mi oficio, mi rutina y mi lugar en el mundo. Quiero volver a ello.
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<div>La detención migratoria es costosa. No hay defensor público en la corte de inmigración, así que tengo que contratar a mi propio abogado. Y si me otorgan una fianza, tengo que pagarla completa — en efectivo — antes de que me puedan liberar. Esto es lo que cubrirían los $25,000:
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<div>· Honorarios legales — retención del abogado y representación en la corte; fianza — si soy elegible, esta es la única manera de salir mientras mi caso sigue su curso.
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<div>Siempre he sido el que provee. Nunca antes había pedido ayuda así. Pero ahora mismo, no puedo trabajar, no puedo estar con mis seres queridos y no puedo pelear esto solo. Sé que los tiempos son difíciles para todos. Si puedes donar, te lo agradezco profundamente. Si no puedes, compartir esto con otros significa igual. Incluso unos pocos dólares suman. Quiero volver a mi vida — a mi trabajo, a mi familia y a la comunidad de la que he formado parte por casi diez años.
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<div>Por favor, considera donar y compartir esta campaña con amigos, compañeros de trabajo o en las redes sociales. Y si deseas enviarme un mensaje, los estoy leyendo y me mantienen en pie. Actualizaré esta página a medida que mi caso avance. Con suerte, la próxima actualización será desde casa.
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<div>Gracias por leer. Gracias por preocuparte. Y gracias por cualquier apoyo que puedas ofrecer.
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