Each person’s path is unique. The steps leading newcomers to NALA’s door are especially challenging. It’s important to have a team that understands the complexity of immigration policies, and it’s even more important to have people who care in your corner. That’s why we’re here—we’re proud to be a support system that guides individuals and families through the process and connects them to our community and resources. We have more than expertise. We have empathy and compassion. We’re Experts with Heart.
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Amani Family Services’ Naturalization and Legal Assistance (NALA) program provides legal counsel, connections and community support to newcomers who are rebuilding a new home away from home. We guide families and individuals through their process and want everyone to feel welcome.
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Over the past six years, 24% of the total population growth is attributable to immigrants who call our community home. These individuals will continue to fuel our workforce and drive economic impact, so long as they receive the support they need to grow in the community. Amani Family Services’ Naturalization and Legal Assistance (NALA) program provides guidance to Fort Wayne and Allen County employers who want to support their employees who are eligible for an immigration status.
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Launched in 2024, the Welcoming Fort Wayne Plan identified access to legal resources as a critical need for fostering a more inclusive community and maintaining a thriving workforce. Grounded in impact data, the plan highlights the millions of dollars newcomers generate for the local economy and underscored gaps in legal services. This insight helped shape initiatives like NALA. By addressing these barriers, the Welcoming Fort Wayne Plan continues to drive community-driven projects that promote inclusion and economic stability. Learn more about Welcoming Fort Wayne.
Questions? Call 260-484-1414 to learn more today.
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Jarry Valcarcel | Attorney, Immigration and Naturalization Law
Jarry Valcarcel has exclusively practiced Immigration and Naturalization Law since 2007. Before establishing his solo immigration practice in October 2015, he was an associate attorney at a boutique immigration law firm in San Francisco, where he handled complex immigration cases. He represented clients before the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, the Board of Immigration Appeals, the San Francisco Immigration Court, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), the USCIS Administrative Appeals Office, and the Asylum Office.
As a first-generation immigrant, Jarry’s journey ignited his passion for immigration and naturalization law. Navigating the complexities of the immigration system firsthand inspired him to help others facing similar challenges. He finds the practice deeply rewarding, as it allows him to assist individuals from around the world in obtaining legal status and pursuing the American Dream.
Admissions:
State Bar of California
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
U.S. District Court, Northern District of California
Philippine Bar, 1993
Education:
Juris Doctor, 1992, Manuel L. Quezon University College of Law, Manila, Philippines
Bachelor of Arts in Economics, 1987, San Beda University, Manila, Philippines
Memberships and Affiliations:
American Immigration Lawyers Association
Allen County Bar Association
Solano County Bar Association
Integrated Bar of the Philippines, Roxas City Chapter
