Peruvians make up 1.8% of the population here in Boston, and have settled throughout Massachusetts. There’s also a large percentage of Peruvian immigrants in Winthrop, Hudson, Marion, and South Lancaster. Many Peruvians have chosen to come to Massachusetts for the many job opportunities and educational opportunities.
Pursuing an education
The Boston area is home to some of the finest universities in the world, along with a wide variety of colleges and trade schools. If you’re from Peru and are in the US for educational reasons, I can help you apply for a student visa. I can also help you adjust your status if you choose to work and live here in Boston once you’re out of school.
Finding employment
Many Peruvians find good incomes here in Boston. Since our early days as a trading port to our current status as a tech and biomedical hub, there’s been no shortage of job opportunities. Some Peruvian immigrants choose to start small businesses here.
If you tell me your goals, I can help you get the right employment visa for your needs. Some employers in Boston are even willing to sponsor immigrants for permanent residency, though you’ll have to secure an offer before you can apply.
The Peruvian Consulate in Boston
The Consulate General of Peru is located at 20 Park Plaza. Suite 511, Boston, MA, 02116. You can reach it by calling (617) 338-2227.
They offer notary public services, vital records services, and other services that can help you as you pursue your goals of living, working, or pursuing an education in the United States.
Other Resources for Peruvian Immigrants in the Boston Area
Here are a few local organizations and community resources that might be of interest to you, as a Peruvian immigrant in Massachusetts.
The Peru Cultural Society is a volunteer-run organization devoted to promoting the history, customs, and heritage of Peru.
El Centro Presente offers education that can help newly arrived Peruvian immigrants find better jobs, communicate with teachers, and become engaged in the civic life of their communities.
Casa Latina exists to advance the power and well-being of Latino immigrants through employment, education, and community organizing. They offer job dispatch for day laborers and domestic workers, which can help some immigrants meet their immediate financial needs, perhaps while they work on longer-term career paths.
InterNations hosts monthly events to help Peruvian expats in Boston meet one another. It can be a great way to make new friends in your new home.
USCIS Processing Times
Processing times in Massachusetts are no faster than anywhere else in the country, which means you may wait a year or more before certain applications may be processed.
You can potentially shorten the time that it takes by ensuring that your application is correct and thorough and contains all the necessary evidence before you submit it. Working with an experienced immigration attorney will help you avoid problems with your application.