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The Immigration Project is taking a new holistic approach to services.
Traditionally, the project has offered legal services, but now has expanded offerings with a new Welcoming Center on Landmark Drive in Normal. Hannah Mesouani manages the center with two caseworkers.
“The journey to residency and citizenship is about
so much more than just paperwork, though that paperwork is absolutely vital,” said Mesouani.“It’s also about forging connections within the community and navigating the labyrinth of social services and agencies to actually get to the help that is on offer. It’s a whole marathon
before you can even begin the process, and we’re here to help alleviate some of those challenges.”