Cancellation of Removal

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To get a cancellation of removal (COR) case granted, an undocumented immigrant must prove that removal or deportation would result in an exceptional and extremely unusual hardship to a spouse, child, or parent who is a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident (LPR). This is a very high standard to meet. The Immigration Judge is aware that any separation from significant others will result in some sort of hardship/suffering. But how, in a removal case, is the hardship so unusual or substantial as to merit satisfying the standard? As in hardship waiver cases, there are many factors to consider. Dr. Cárcamo is an expert identifying factors that would strengthen the COR application, such as psychological, medical, social/educational, and country conditions.

Immigration Psychology and its Role in the Cancellation of Removal (COR) Process

Immigration Psychology plays a crucial role in the Cancellation of Removal (COR) process. As an immigration psychologist, I can assist in:

Evaluating the impact of deportation:

  • Conducting interviews to understand the circumstances of the applicant and their family.

  • Assessing the impact that deportation would have on the well-being of the applicant and their family members (including their mental health, education, work, and relationships).

  • Identifying and documenting conditions in the country of origin that could put the applicant at risk if they were deported.

Preparing the application for cancellation of removal:

  • Writing detailed reports that describe the impact of deportation.

  • Providing evidence to support claims of extreme hardship.

  • Collaborating with the applicant's attorney to develop a compelling legal strategy.

Testifying in court:

  • Presenting expert testimony on the psychological effects of deportation.

  • Explaining how the applicant's experiences make them particularly vulnerable to deportation.

  • Answering questions from the judge and lawyers about the psychological evaluation.

Additional features:

  • Assessing the psychological trauma that the applicant has experienced as a result of persecution.

  • Documenting conditions in the country of origin that could put the applicant at risk if they were deported, including persecution, violence, or precarious living conditions.

  • Assisting the applicant in preparing a credible testimony about their experiences.