This new center has just opened to help immigrants from all countries with their immigration paperwork and other issues. - - Donna Poisl
BY KARINA VAILES
Immigrants in Central Louisiana now have a place to go to in Alexandria to get help on immigration issues.
Three religious organizations, a faith-based agency and members of the community gathered Tuesday to officially open the Central Louisiana Interfaith Immigration Center.
"It's a reality. I am overjoyed about the prospect and excited that we can make this work and that is going to be a great service for all of these immigrants, who won't have to go so far" to process documents or get information, said José Colls, executive director of the center.
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This country was built by immigrants, it will continue to attract and need immigrants. Some people think there are enough people here now -- people have been saying this since the 1700s and it still is not true. They are needed to make up for our aging population and low birthrate. Immigrants often are entrepreneurs, creating jobs. We must help them become Americans and not just people who live here and think of themselves as visitors. When immigrants succeed here, the whole country benefits.
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