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How clinicians build competence in immigration evaluations

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    Foundational Understanding

    For clinicians who want to understand what immigration evaluations involve before stepping in.

    Read Dr. Shibley’s book, Conducting Immigration Evaluations: A Practical Guide for Mental Health Professionals

    Get the Book
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    Integrated, Ethical Practice

    For clinicians ready to develop full competence through structured training, feedback, and psycho-legal integration.
    The 12-week full certificate training program is where understanding, judgment, and report-writing come together in a way attorneys trust.

    Full Training Program
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    Focused Skill-Building

    For clinicians who want to strengthen specific areas of practice, such as particular case types or evaluation components.

    These trainings address targeted skills, but do not replace comprehensive preparation.

    View On-Demand Courses

More Resources

These resources are designed to help clinicians understand the role, responsibilities, and ethical considerations of immigration evaluation work before pursuing formal training.

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Ongoing conversations about the clinical, legal, and ethical realities of immigration evaluation work.

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A concise overview of how mental health professionals contribute to immigration cases, including hardship and asylum evaluations.

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In-depth articles expanding on topics discussed in the podcast for clinicians who want a deeper understanding.

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