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Getting a visa or green card can be highly time-consuming and hard to accomplish. Many people attempting to go through this process are blocked or rejected due to inadmissibility. There are rules and regulations set forth by the Immigration and Nationality Act that land many immigrants in the “inadmissible,” category meaning they are not permitted by law to enter or remain in the United States. The primary types of inadmissibility are part of but not limited to the following:

● Drug addictions, infectious diseases such as HIV/AIDS, a lack of vaccinations, extreme physical or mental disorders which can cause harm, etc.
● Drug crimes that occur in the U.S. or other countries, morally devoid criminal activity, criminal activity that results in five or more years of jail, prostitution and exploitation, sex crimes and trafficking, or money laundering.
● You are falsely claiming U.S. citizenship, entering the country illegally as a stowaway, the abuse of a student visa, etc.
● You are falsifying/misrepresenting information to obtain a visa or committing fraud while in the visa application process.
● Prior removals from the United States, threats to national security, lack of labor certification, public charges, and several other miscellaneous categories.

When found inadmissible for any reason, it is almost impossible to gain access to the United States. Immigration hardship waivers are one way to tackle this problem. Once an individual has been found inadmissible, the USCIS or U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services will look at and review the matter if an immigration hardship waiver is submitted. These waivers can only be used if the individual trying to gain access to the U.S. has a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, spouse, parent, child, or qualifying relative that lives in the United States. The waiver states that this qualifying relative will suffer from a level of extreme hardship if the individual trying to gain access is not permitted.
In some instances, the hardship waiver is not enough evidence to convince the USCIS. Appointed attorneys and representatives will more than likely ask applicants to meet with a psychologist to have an immigration hardship evaluation done on their behalf. This type of evaluation documents the various hardships that the qualifying relative will face if their family member can not be with them. Hardship waivers can also be paired with an evaluation if an applicant faces deportation.
Just like any other medical consultation or evaluation, the process can be anxiety-provoking if never done before. The initial interview between you and close family members will help the evaluator understand important psychological, medical, and social background information, as well as your current level of cognitive and psychological functioning. Immigration hardship evaluations are extensive as they aim to investigate the many aspects of an individual’s life so that a proper assessment can be made. Being deported or having family members who can’t enter the country due to being inadmissible can be very overwhelming and can have drastic effects on multiple lives when it occurs. This assessment not only helps in that aspect but is also made to reconcile what could turn out to be a hazardous and even terrifying situation for whoever would be left behind in the wake of such an action.
Effective immigration hardship evaluations should always include a detailed personal history of the person being examined along with the waiver applicant and family members. It should thoroughly and accurately detail the patient’s unique circumstances that make them vulnerable to hardship. Along with that, the evaluation should describe the emotional impact of both separation and re-location. In other words, it must discuss the emotional and psychological effects on the qualifying relative if they become separated from the applicant due to inadmissibility and the psychological and emotional impact on the qualifying relative if they were to relocate abroad to be with the applicant.

If necessary, your evaluator will administer psychological tests and questionnaires to help figure out specific areas where psychological difficulties may occur due to hardship. This part of the evaluation is essential because the USCIS can discount the credibility of a psychological diagnosis if there is not enough evidence or details to support it. The review must give a clear summary of the patient’s psychological and medical history, including the length of time the patient has suffered from any disorders and medical illnesses; any treatments received, including surgery; and the medications the patient has been prescribed. Discussing a history of the previously diagnosed psychological condition (s) will go a long way towards establishing credibility.

After completing an evaluation, the information gathered results in a compiled assessment that can be given to an attorney to be utilized in court. At AACS Counseling, our team consists of certified professional health counselors and psychologists who have extensive training in immigration hardship matters and are ready to answer any questions and concerns.

An anger management program will help you learn how to recognize the signs of anger and take action to calm yourself down and deal effectively with the situation.

There is a big misconception that anger management programs are trying to keep you from getting angry or suppress it. If you know how to express your anger correctly, you can do so with anger management without having to hide this normal healthy emotion. Along with teaching appropriate expressions, teaching behavioral skills is an important part of anger management.

You can learn how to manage anger on your own using books or other resources, but for many people, the most effective way is to attend an anger management class or visit a mental health professional. Anger management classes or anger management counseling can be done in groups or alone with a  partner or colleague attending the class. The setup, duration, and a number of sessions will vary depending on the program and your specific needs.

Anger management courses or counseling can be short or lasting for weeks or months, depending on the circumstances. Improving your anger control has several benefits and can be a great addition to your daily practice. You will have more control as you face life’s challenges. At the end of the day, being able to express yourself confidently means you will be able to hold back your anger without feeling frustrated.

Intensive outpatient program Georgia take longer than most standard outpatient programs. This is similar to a typical outpatient program in which the patient does not have to reside in the facility, instead patients visit the treatment center several times a week for several hours at a time.

Intensive outpatient programs are typically held on weekday mornings or evenings. Programs are primarily group therapy, although they may provide other services such as one-on-one counseling and employment assistance. Most programs last about 90 days and include drug testing.

Sometimes an intensive outpatient program can be used in conjunction with an inpatient program to help clients better themselves and better fit into their families and communities. It is designed to create support mechanisms, manage relapses, and provide coping strategies.

American Alternative Court Services offers comprehensive programming for individuals struggling with substance abuse and co-occurring disorders. Located in Marietta, near Atlanta, Georgia, American Alternative Court Services provides a full spectrum of care, offering lasting recovery. Our structured programs are centered on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Effective Learning, and Holistic Integration.

We hold true to the definition of addiction provided by the American Society of Addiction Medicine and by integrating the spiritual, emotional, mental, biological and physiological wholeness of each individual; we can provide appropriate assessments and work collaboratively with all healthcare professionals to produce improved outcomes.

If you have been charged with a crime involving alcohol or drugs, you will almost certainly be compelled to undergo alcohol and drug evaluation Marietta. It is critical to take this assessment seriously and to have an end goal in mind.

Getting an assessment done properly and on time may frequently help with negotiations and decrease the severity of any penalties you may face for the charge or crime.

An alcohol and drug examination will include a self-report questionnaire in which you will answer questions about alcohol, drugs, and your lifestyle. A good evaluation might take anywhere from one to two hours, depending on your background.

Be prepared because your assessor will go deeply into your response, but don’t be afraid because alcohol and drug evaluation Marietta were made to help you.

As a perpetrator of family violence, it may not be easy to cope with your actions. Family Violence intervention Programs are designed to help men and women take responsibility for their behavior and teach them ways to be in healthy, non-violent relationships.

There are many reasons why people grow up and find themselves in situations where they have committed acts of violence towards family and friends. It is important to put an end to any cycle of violence in families if there is one present.

Intervention programs can come in handy when trying to combat this behavior through the teaching of skills and techniques that help perpetrators communicate in a non-violent manner.

Our Family Violence Intervention Program and Anger Management classes are designed to facilitate a deeper understanding of one’s individual anger triggers and responses.AACS Atlanta offers a 24-week COURT-APPROVED Family Violence Intervention Program in Many Cities of Georgia

It is neither realistic nor possible to completely eliminate anger and violence, therefore, the goal of Anger Management classes and the Family Violence Intervention Program is to learn how to cope with and express anger in a healthy way. In FVIP classes, we discuss the difference between anger, hostility, aggression, and violence, so that participants can appropriately define and express their experiences.

Additionally, the Family Violence Intervention Program FVIP classes curriculum is designed to address the effects of anger on the body, behavior, mind, and how it can lead to violence. These interactive FVIP classes include various case studies and scenarios that address specific, anger-inducing situations in order to facilitate group dialogues related to appropriate and healthy responses. Additionally, clients will be challenged to objectively question their initial reactions and consequently reframe it to a healthier perspective to reduce emotional saliency and regain self-control

With the help of the American Society of Addiction Medicine and their criteria, companies are able to create different level ASAM treatment programs.

Level 1 programs can be referred to as outpatient treatment services because of their relatively low intensity. Clients that attend these classes have access to clinicians and addiction professionals through scheduled sessions.

Regularly attending these sessions offer clients an opportunity to be a part of a supportive and instructive environment with peers and counselors.

As a participant in any ASAM program, clients will work towards addressing the issues of addictive substance use in hopes that they can eventually alter their mindset and addictive behaviors.

For many people suffering from alcohol or drug misuse, alcohol and drug evaluation can be the first step of many when it comes to identifying destructive patterns and behaviors.

These types of evaluations help determine the presence of substance abuse problems by diving into the history of one’s drug or alcohol use. Whether an evaluation is required by an employer or mandated by a court system, the goal of these assessments is always geared towards helping the user.

Lawyers and attorneys can be provided with completed evaluations to help support a person’s court case. Treatment centers may also be provided with completed evaluations to better determine the level of care needed for a patient.

During an Alcohol and drug evaluation at AACS, we listen to your needs and meet you where you’re at so we can give the most helpful recommendations to guide your treatment plan.

Without proper management, anger can cause a lot of emotions and feelings to arise without notice.

While it is completely normal to feel this human emotion, it becomes a problem when you aren’t able to control your reactions to that emotion. Recognizing signs of anger can go a long way and if practiced regularly can help identify anger at an early stage while everything is still calm and controlled.

Avoiding and holding in anger is oftentimes associated with anger management when in reality it is quite the opposite. Coping with anger through time, patience, practice, and dedication are key components to finding a method that works when trying to diffuse episodes of anger.

It is not always easy to get the help you need when life requires you to work and do other things throughout the day in order to maintain. Depression, anger management, addictions and eating disorders are examples of conditions that can be addressed through Intensive Outpatient Program Georgia (IOPs) without taking you away from your daily life.

Residential treatment programs require patients to live on site whereas clients in intensive outpatient programs can live at home while still getting intensive treatment. A safe home environment with supportive family members and friends is the best way to make sure that a candidate for intensive outpatient treatment has a smooth recovery process.

From individual and group therapy sessions to music and art complementary therapies, the care that a patient receives while enrolled in an IOP is endless and always geared towards healing.

Driving under the influence is not only detrimental to your life but it also comes with a boatload of consequences if a DUI charge becomes attached to it. The potential to lose everything from work to the ability to drive and operate a motor vehicle becomes daunting because of how long a DUI can stay on your record.

Although DUI’s are not taken lightly in the eyes of the court systems, there are proactive steps and measures set in place to help drivers who get behind the wheel while they are inebriated.

Unlike other medical consultations, DUI evaluations allow violators the opportunity to talk about their current and past habits as well as personal relationships and work history with the end goal of figuring out how drinking/drug use has affected these parts of their life.

Being honest during an evaluation doesn’t create more trouble for a violator, instead, it creates a way for that person to get proper treatment for the issues that led to a DUI charge.