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More than 10,000 Central Americans have sought refuge in the Boston area in the last five years, and many of them encounter obstacles similar to those Juan faces. One place for them to go when they need help is a three-floor building in Central Square--Centro Presente. With...
Centro Presente helps refugees adjust to life in the U.S., primarily educating the aliens about immigration procedures and, if necessary, representing them at Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS) hearings. The non-profit group is staffed by attorneys and other trained volunteers, including Harvard students.
Most Harvard students who work at the center participate in a program which enables them to act as legal counselors in handling immigration cases. Centro Presente is accredited by INS to supervise such activities, and students who hold these positions, called paralegals, are required to know Spanish fluently and to...
"When someone walks in the door, they get an appointment with a paralegal. At the first meeting, we determine if they fear going back to their country, and if they do, they can petition for political asylum. To do this, you have to show well-founded fear," says Eric E...
Income is generated from the interest on a new million dollar public service endowment. Public Service Program $18,110 Cambridge Youth Enrichment Program $10,000 CityStep $3515 Cyclists Fighting Hunger $3000 Office of Career Services/Lamont Fellowship $2000 Francis de Celle $1500 Currier House Dance Marathon $500 Centro Presente $500 Children...