What You’ll Learn:

▪️ This training is designed to provide a deep understanding of immigration evaluations, focusing on: ▪️ Key Evaluation Types: Learn how to conduct hardship evaluations, psychological evaluations, and country condition evaluations. ▪️ Legal and Ethical Considerations: Understand the essential legal frameworks and ethical guidelines that guide immigration evaluations. ▪️ Cultural Competency: Develop strategies for conducting culturally sensitive evaluations while addressing the unique challenges faced by diverse populations. ▪️ Best Practices: Gain practical skills for creating detailed and objective reports that meet professional standards and support immigration cases effectively.

Who Is This Course For?​

This program is ideal for: ▪️ Immigration attorneys and advocates seeking to deepen their understanding of evaluation reports. ▪️ Mental health professionals looking to specialize in immigration-related assessments. ▪️ Individuals interested in supporting immigrants through professional and impactful evaluations. Whether you’re an experienced professional or new to immigration evaluations, this course will provide valuable insights and practical tools.

What’s Included:

▪️ In-depth modules covering the fundamentals of immigration evaluations. ▪️ Real-world case studies to apply your learning. ▪️ Templates and resources to streamline the evaluation process. ▪️ Quizzes and assessments to reinforce your understanding.​

Continuing Education

▫️ This program offers 1.5 NBCC clock hours. ▫️ My Mental Health University® has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7739. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. My Mental Health University® is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs. NBCC's approval does not constitute endorsement by NBCC of specific program content, faculty, or facilities. ▪️ How to Earn CE Credit: To earn 1.5 NBCC continuing education hours, participants must complete all video lessons in sequence, pass the Final Assessment (Post-Test) with a score of 80% or higher, and submit the Course Evaluation. Certificates are issued immediately after all three requirements are met and emailed to the address on the participant's Thinkific account. ▪️ Assessment Format: The Final Assessment is a native Thinkific quiz consisting of multiple-choice questions covering all four learning objectives. Retakes are permitted until participants achieve the 80% passing threshold. There is no additional cost for retakes. ▪️ State Board Acceptance: Licensing boards vary. Please check with your state licensing board to confirm that NBCC continuing education clock hours are accepted for your license. Participants should confirm CE acceptance with their specific state licensing board before enrolling. Refunds are not offered for licensure board rejections. ▫️ Accommodations My Mental Health University® is committed to providing accessible learning opportunities. If you require accommodations to fully access or utilize the recorded course materials, please contact us at [email protected] so that reasonable efforts can be made to support your participation. ▫️ Format/Delivery: Self-Paced, On-Demand ▫️ Instructional Level: Introductory ▫️ Content Areas: Assessment, Social and Cultural Foundations, and Professional Counseling Orientation & Ethical Practice. ▫️ Program Cost: $69.99

Hey, I'm Olivia!

I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC), with extensive experience in conducting immigration evaluations, including VAWA, U Visa, T Visa, Asylum, and Hardship cases.  Having completed more than 150 assessments, I bring both expertise and cultural sensitivity to my work, providing clear, objective, and well-structured evaluations that honor each client’s unique story.  Through my trainings and resources, I provide clinicians with the skills and confidence to conduct effective, ethical, and professional immigration evaluations.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this training, participants will be able to: ▪️ Differentiate between hardship, psychological, and country condition evaluations, and identify which is indicated in a given referral. ▪️ Describe the legal and ethical boundaries governing the evaluator role, including scope, objectivity, and informed consent. ▪️ Apply culturally responsive interviewing techniques when gathering history from clients across language and cultural difference. ▪️ Produce a detailed, objective evaluation report that meets professional standards and withstands legal review.

READ THE FAQ BELOW

▫️ Who is this course designed for? This course is designed for introductory-level licensed mental health professionals and clinicians who wish to expand their practice by offering immigration evaluations, as well as those seeking to enhance their knowledge of assessment, ethics, and cultural competency in this area. ▫️ What types of immigration cases will be covered? The course covers multiple evaluation types, including VAWA, U Visa, T Visa, Asylum, and Hardship cases, with guidance on structuring reports and tailoring assessments to each case type. ▫️ Do I need prior experience with immigration cases to take this course? No. This is an introductory-level training designed for clinicians with no prior experience in immigration evaluations, but who do have a solid foundation in clinical assessment. The course builds on existing knowledge by providing in-depth instruction, introductory case examples, and specialized tools to strengthen and refine your evaluation skills. ▫️ What is the refund policy? All sales are final. Once you have accessed any course content, no refunds will be issued for any reason. If My Mental Health University® cancels or discontinues this course before you have accessed any content, you will be notified within 7 days and issued a full refund within 14 business days. ▫️ What resources will I receive as part of the training? Participants receive practical templates to guide report writing and case documentation. ▫️ What is the accommodations policy My Mental Health University® is committed to creating inclusive and accessible learning experiences. If you require accommodations due to a disability or other need, please contact us in advance at [email protected] so that reasonable efforts can be made to support your participation. ▫️ Are there any technology requirements? Participants are responsible for ensuring they have the necessary technology to access and complete this course. This includes a reliable internet connection, an up-to-date web browser and functional audio playback. No additional software is required beyond a modern web browser. My Mental Health University® is not responsible for technical issues that result from inadequate participant technology. ▫️ Does the instructor or My Mental Health University® have any conflicts of interest or financial disclosures related to this course? Olivia L. Baylor, LCPC, is the owner of My Mental Health University® and receives compensation from course registrations. No other relevant financial relationships or nonfinancial relationships are disclosed. No financial relationships exist with any platforms or products referenced (e.g., Google, Canva). No commercial support was received for this activity. ▫️ What is the grievance policy if I have a concern about the course? Participants with concerns or complaints should submit them in writing to My Mental Health University® at [email protected]. All grievances will be reviewed and addressed in a timely and fair manner, with appropriate remedies provided when necessary. ▫️ Who can I contact for questions, accommodations, or grievances? Please contact My Mental Health University® at [email protected] for any course-related questions, accommodation requests, or to submit a grievance. ▫️ When and how do I receive my CE certificate? Your certificate for 1.5 NBCC continuing education hours is issued immediately after you (1) complete all video lessons, (2) pass the Final Assessment with 80% or higher, and (3) submit the Course Evaluation. The certificate is emailed to the address on your Thinkific account and is also available for download from your dashboard. If you do not receive it, contact [email protected] and we will resend it within 24 hours. ▫️ What is the cancellation policy? If My Mental Health University® cancels or discontinues this course after your enrollment but before you have accessed any content, you will be notified via the email on your Thinkific account within 7 days of the decision, and you will receive a full refund within 14 business days. This applies only to provider-initiated cancellations.

What You'll Learn

1 Chapter · 32 Lessons

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      Before you start

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      KNOWLEDGE CHECK, Answer the following questions to test your understanding of the course guidelines and requirements. Choose the best answer for each question.

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      Introduction

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      Learning Objectives

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      Skills & Knowledge Needed

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      REFLECTION RESPONSE #1: Skills Self-Assessment

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      Why Do These Assessments

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      Types of Evaluation

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      KNOWLEDGE CHECK. Answer the following questions based on the module content. Choose the best answer for each question to reflect your understanding of the ethical and practical considerations for conducting immigration assessments.

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      U Visa

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      T Visa

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      Refugee

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      Asylum

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      Extreme Hardship

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      Violence Against Women Act (VAWA)

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      Substantiation of Good Faith Marriage

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      REFLECTION RESPONSE #2: Visa Type Application

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      Forms Needed to Complete Assessments

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      What's included in the assessment (Slide 1)

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      What's included in the Assessment (Slide 2)

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      What's included in the Slide (Slide 3)

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      Questions that Attorneys Ask

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      KNOWLEDGE CHECK. In your response, provide a brief overview of how you will: 1. Organize and complete required forms. 2. Ensure all necessary components (e.g., clinical history..) are included. 3. Prepare for and respond effectively to attorney questions.

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      How to Get Clients

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      Determining Cost

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      Giving Back/Nonprofit

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      CASE STUDY #1: VAWA Applied Practice

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      CASE STUDY #2: Comprehensive Evaluation Practice

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      References

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      Final Assessment (Post-Test)

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      Course Evaluation — Survey

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      Thank you!

Accommodations

▫️ My Mental Health University® is committed to providing accessible learning opportunities. If you require accommodations to fully access or utilize the recorded course materials, please contact us at [email protected] so that reasonable efforts can be made to support your participation.

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