How to Evaluate a Child for “Exceptional and Extremely Unusual Hardship”
Step by Step Tutorial – how to evaluate minors for cancellation of removal cases.
How I deal with burnout as an immigration evaluator
How to give self-care when hearing so many stories of trauma
Ensuring Your Report Answers the Psycho-Legal Referral Questions: A Guide to Clarity and Thoroughness
A report of an immigration evaluation aims to answer a psycho-legal question (i.e., the referral question). The referral question is the key to conducting a successful evaluation. In immigration cases, the referral questions typically depend on the type of immigration process an individual is involved in.
Should I administer tests as part of the evaluation?
Psychological testing is a valuable method for gathering information when evaluating an individual. However, it is important to recognize that relying solely on one measure or assessment method is not recommended.
Am I qualified to conduct an immigration evaluation?
Many mental health providers assume they cannot conduct immigration evaluations if they only have a master’s level degree (as opposed to a doctorate degree) or are not yet independently licensed. In reality, several other factors are often more important.