Conducting Psychological Assessments for U.S. Immigration Cases

Author:   Robert S. Meyers
Publisher:   Springer Nature Switzerland AG
Edition:   1st ed. 2020
ISBN:  

9783030498672


Pages:   177
Publication Date:   16 September 2020
Format:   Hardback
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Conducting Psychological Assessments for U.S. Immigration Cases


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This book focuses on the psychologist’s role in assessing immigration cases and serving as an expert witness in these situations. It provides extensive background information on the history of immigration law in the U.S. and the legal precedents that establish professional qualifications for testifying in court, covering a range of forensic evaluations including spousal abuse, cognitive deficits, and hardship consequences of deportation. Additionally, the book offers practical strategies for: Writing a clinical report acceptable in court Preparing the required waivers for an accurate evaluation Qualifying as an expert witness Conducting Psychological Assessments for U.S. Immigration Cases is a useful guide for psychologists serving a critical role carrying out evaluations that determine an immigrant’s status and future in the country.  

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Author:   Robert S. Meyers
Publisher:   Springer Nature Switzerland AG
Imprint:   Springer Nature Switzerland AG
Edition:   1st ed. 2020
Weight:   0.459kg
ISBN:  

9783030498672


ISBN 10:   3030498670
Pages:   177
Publication Date:   16 September 2020
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand   Availability explained
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Table of Contents

Chapter 1 – Why Are We Here?.- Chapter 2 – A Brief History of Immigration.- Chapter 3 – Finding Your Way.- Chapter 4 – Admissibility.- Chapter 5 – Qualifying as an Expert.- Chapter 6 – The “Extreme Hardship” Waiver.- Chapter 7 – The “Exceptional and Extremely Unusual Hardship” Waiver.- Chapter 8 – The Domestic Violence Waiver.- Chapter 9 – Asylum, Withholding of Removal and the Convention Against Torture.- Chapter 10 – The Citizenship Waiver.- Chapter 11 – Mitigation.- Chapter 12 – Writing a Report and  Testifying in Court.

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​Dr Robert S. Meyers, J.D., Psy.D., has an extensive resume with a wide variety of professional education, training and experience.  Some highlights include:  - Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D.)     - Director of Private Psychology Practice  - Juris Doctor (J.D.)     - Law Offices of Robert S. Meyers - Adjunct Associate Professor, St. Johns University - Creator and Director of Club Erudition - Creator and Director of The Meyers Bar Review Program  - Creator and Director of NY Psychological Wellness, PC - More than 30 years of teaching experience with children of all ages and grades including one year teaching special education on the high school level. - Three decades of teaching graduate and undergraduate level courses - Founding Clinical Psychology Coordinator, Children's Unit, Holliswood Hospital - Founding Member, Society of Behavioral Sleep Medicine

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