Maurice Terry, EC New Horizons co-owner, said a lot of local immigrants are afraid to ask for help in fear of being taken to a deportation facility. Terry's business provides consultation services for immigrants who are looking to start the process of gaining permanent residency, citizenship or a Work Authorization Document.
Licensed through Washington state, EC New Horizons provides a unique service to an ethnically diverse Lakewood population.
"Rather than attorney fees, we provide the extra service," Terry said.
The office is located on the lower level of a residential-business building just across from the Lakewood Fire District 2 headquarters.