NCJ Number
237000
Journal
Journal of Forensic Psychology Practice Volume: 11 Issue: 5 Dated: October-December 2011 Pages: 369-390
Date Published
November 2011
Length
22 pages
Annotation
This study reviewed immigration to the United States and its psychological effects upon immigrants and their children.
Abstract
The literature on immigration to the United States and its psychological effects upon immigrants and their children is reviewed. Guidelines for psychologist/attorney collaboration to support undocumented immigrants and their qualified relatives are addressed. Psychological evaluation can document rectification of prior negative behaviors, a causal relationship between abuse and psychological diagnosis in support of asylum, and/or a qualified relative's extreme psychological hardship if the noncitizen were to be removed or inadmissible to the United States. It provides support for cancellation of removal and waivers of inadmissibility/excludability. The continued well-being of deserving immigrants, their children, employers, and communities are supported. (Published Abstract)