Free 1-hour virtual workshop:
Immigration Evaluations: Expanding Your Impact and Scope of Practice
Monica Oganes, Ph.D.
Watch the replay and take the first step toward understanding immigration evaluations.
Replay Available Until April 30, 2026
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Immigration Evaluations: Expanding Your Impact and Scope of Practice
Use your clinical and assessment skills to support immigrant families through high-stakes evaluations. Understand your role, your responsibilities, and how to approach this work with clarity and care.
If you’ve heard about immigration evaluations, or have been approached about a case, you’ve likely wondered:
• What exactly is an immigration evaluation?
• Am I qualified to do this type of work?
• What is my role as a psychologist, neuropsychologist, or school psychologist in private practice in a legal case?
• How is this different from the evaluations I already conduct?
• Where do I even begin?
This training will give you a clear, grounded introduction to immigration evaluations so you can understand:
• What this work actually involves in practice
• The role of the psychologist within immigration cases
• Scope of practice and ethical considerations
• The different types of cases (asylum, hardship, VAWA, and more)
• What you need to know before deciding if this work is right for you
Who this is for
• Psychologists, neuropsychologists, and school psychologists in private practice interested in expanding their scope of work
• Mental health providers who are curious about immigration evaluations and want to understand where to begin
• Professionals seeking clarity on their role within legal cases and how this differs from traditional evaluations
• Evaluators committed to practicing within ethical and professional standards
• Practitioners who want to use their expertise to support individuals and families navigating immigration processes
What you'll learn
• Learn how this work differs from traditional evaluations
• Identify key ethical considerations and scope of practice when working on immigration cases
• Gain clarity on the different types of immigration evaluations (asylum, hardship, victim-based, and more)
• Understand what is involved in the evaluation process, from interview to report writing
• Determine whether this is an area of practice you want to pursue further
Hello! I'm Monica
I have degrees in school psychology (Ed.S.) and clinical psychology (Ph.D.), with a concentration in neuropsychology. Our team at Monica Oganes & Associates, with offices in Miami and Orlando, focuses on comprehensive multilingual evaluations, including immigration evaluations that support children and families navigating complex legal processes.
We have been conducting immigration evaluations since 2013 and have worked closely with attorneys to provide thorough, trauma-informed, and legally relevant reports, as well as expert testimony when needed. Our work is grounded in clinical expertise, ethical practice, and evidence-based approaches, with careful documentation and a clear understanding of the psychologist’s role within these cases.
In addition to our clinical work, we provide training and consultation to psychologists, neuropsychologists, and school psychologists who want to expand their practice in a thoughtful, ethical, and culturally competent way.
We created this training to give you a clear understanding of this work and your role in it, and to help you determine whether this is an area of practice you may want to pursue, particularly given the significant need for qualified professionals in this field.
More About Me
Watch the Replay and take the first step toward understanding immigration evaluations in private practice.
Replay Available Until April 30, 2026
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