Beyond Borders

The Immigration Evaluation Podcast

with Dr. Mariela G. Shibley

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

Available wherever you listen to podcasts.

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  • 1:1 Consultation

    Sometimes a case calls for a second set of eyes. If you are working through a complex evaluation, facing an unfamiliar referral question, or want feedback on a report before it goes out, a 1:1 consultation is the most direct way to get support.

    Book a 1:1 Consultation

  • Monthly Consultation Group

    Join me and a community of practicing immigration evaluators on the first Wednesday of every month. These sessions cover complex cases, evolving legal standards, report writing questions, and the real-world challenges that come up once you are in practice.

    Current ETIE students and graduates attend free.

    Learn more

  • Immigration Psych Eval Directory

    The Immigration Psych Eval Directory is the premiere place online for attorneys and their clients to find and connect with qualified and specialized mental health clinicians who offer psychological evaluations for immigration cases.

    Learn more

  • The Book

    My book, Conducting Immigration Evaluations: A Practical Guide for Mental Health Professionals is the most comprehensive clinical and legal reference available for mental health professionals doing this work.

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Dr. Mariela Shibley, a woman with shoulder-length dark brown hair, wearing a gray dress, smiling with arms crossed, standing against a plain white background.

Your Host:

I’m Dr. Mariela Shibley, a licensed psychologist with over 17 years of experience conducting immigration psychological evaluations and the author of the most comprehensive textbook on Conducting Immigration Evaluations.

I teach clinicians how to translate sound clinical work into clear, legally relevant reports that attorneys can rely on.

While attorneys can describe hardship or trauma, a well-written evaluation from a trained mental health professional carries a different level of credibility and weight.

My approach emphasizes disciplined judgment, psycho-legal clarity, and ethical practice in high-stakes immigration cases.

You can learn more about me and my experience HERE.