Protect yourself from raids, enforce your rights
In recent weeks, immigration raids in the United States have returned to center stage. ICE, together with local police, intensified operations in workplaces such as hotels, racetracks, farms and other places where immigrants are usually found. This trend is reactivating fear in thousands of families living without papers or hoping to regularize their status.
According to media outlets such as CNN, more than 80 people were detained in a recent raid in Louisiana. At the same time, cities such as Miami have signed agreements for their police to work together with immigration agents, thus increasing the risk of detention even during routine controls.
Agreement in Miami strengthens collaboration between police and agents in raids
Recently, the City of Miami renewed an agreement for local police to collaborate with ICE through the TRAX system. This means that any contact with the police – even a minor infraction – could result in a review of your immigration status. For this reason, it can help to talk to an immigration attorney early about your situation.
Collaboration between police and ICE means that any interaction with local authorities – including traffic violations or emergency calls – could result in a review of the immigration status of the person involved. This increases the risk of detention for thousands of immigrants, especially in areas with a large presence of foreign communities.
Source: CNN en Español
What does this mean for those in the immigration process?
This escalation in immigration policies makes it important to prepare your case carefully. Whether you are awaiting a hearing or working with an immigration attorney, it is essential that your case has solid documentation.
For example, an immigration mental health evaluation can provide supporting documentation for your case. This report supports your application by reflecting on your family roots, your emotional impact and even your experience of trauma, especially if you are facing proceedings such as deportation or asylum.
A mental health evaluation can help you
The immigration mental health evaluation is a professional report that describes the emotional and mental health impact that your immigration situation has had on your life. This document can be key in processes such as:
- Cancellation of Removal
- Asylum applications
- U Visa (crime victims)
- T Visa (victims of trafficking)
- VAWA (domestic violence)
- Family Separation Waiver
These raids generate anxiety, but there are ways to take action
We know that living with the fear of being detained or deported affects your peace of mind and well-being. That is why our team of licensed mental health professionals is prepared to accompany you. We offer care in Spanish, both in person and by video call, and we have reports tailored to your legal case.
Schedule your evaluation today
From our new office and with licenses to work in more U.S. states, we are ready to help you. We offer you a free initial consultation to listen to your story and explain how our immigration mental health evaluation process works with a close and empathetic team.
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Important note: This article is for general information only and is not legal advice. Carla Parola is an Arizona Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC); she is not an attorney or a licensed psychologist. For decisions about your immigration case, consult an immigration attorney or accredited representative. A mental health evaluation can document emotional impact; legal decisions rest with USCIS or the court, and legal strategy with your attorney.
