Written by a psychologist and an immigration attorney, with years of experience in the field
vignettes for each of the types of cases are included
sample reports are included to aid clinicians
Mariela G. Shibley is a clinical and forensic psychologist with a private practice in San Diego, California. She specializes in conducting psychological evaluations for the United States Citizanship and Immigration Services and Immigration Court.
Matthew G. Holt, Esq., is a certified specialist in Immigration and Nationality Law by the California State Bar and the managing attorney of a comprehensive immigration law firm headquatered in San Diego, California.
Title: Conducting Immigration Evaluations: A Practical Guide for Mental Health Professionals
Author: Holt, Matthew,Shibley, Mariela G.
ISBN: 9780367689988
Binding:
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
Publication Date: 2022-05-06
Number of Pages: 210
Weight: 0.3201 kg
Shibley and Holt, collaborating as psychologist and lawyer, have designed a tool which empowers mental health professionals to better assist their work with immigrants, their families, and counsel on a variety of immigration benefits, including cases in the immigration courts. Drawing from their personal experiences to give practical instruction, this book provides important advice to novice and seasoned professionals alike on best practices for working with clients and their attorneys.
-Allen Orr Jr., President, American Immigration Lawyers Association
Psychological evaluations are extremely important for torture survivors who are asylum seekers in the U.S. immigration system. This book guides clinicians to develop valuable expertise when conducting these much-needed psychological evaluations. Caring, knowledgeable licensed mental health professionals who provide this specialized service find it not only rewarding but also life changing.
-Kathi Anderson, Executive Director - Survivors of Torture, International
