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They do not turn away those who are undocumented. -Photo by Alexyss Panfilehttps://montclairimmigrationproject.home.blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/panfile_rapport08-1.jpgpanfile_rapport08PATERSON, NJ 4/16/19 BUILDING RAPPORT: After helping the client with her intake forms, Cristina listens intently to the client's story. She builds rapport with each client that comes through her doors. -Photo by Alexyss Panfilehttps://montclairimmigrationproject.home.blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/panfile_meeting10-1.jpgpanfile_meeting10PATERSON, NJ 4/16/19 DISCUSSING NEXT MOVES: After helping the client with her intake forms, Cristina Tone sits with Eddie Gonzalez of NJCDC. 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