Hispanic Journal of Behavioral Sciences
Volume 32, Issue 2, 2010, Pages 275-291

Serial migration and the assessment of extreme and unusual psychological hardship with undocumented Latina/o families (Article)

Cervantes J.M. , Mejía O.L. , Mena A.G.
  • a California State University Fullerton, Fullerton, CA, United States
  • b California State University Fullerton, Fullerton, CA, United States
  • c California State University Fullerton, Fullerton, CA, United States

Abstract

There has been a significant trend among families from Mexico and Central America to immigrate to the United States due to difficult living conditions, financial hardship, and the lack of opportunity. This article addresses the role of serial migration, where one family member immigrates first and then brings the rest of the family at a later time, and the legal challenge of qualifying for extreme and unusual psychological hardship to avoid deportation. Two case studies will be discussed to illustrate serial migration, mental health issues, and the legality of potential deportation. © The Author(s) 2010.

Author Keywords

Deportation Serial migration Undocumented families Extreme and unusual psychological hardship Latina/o immigration

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DOI: 10.1177/0739986310366286
ISSN: 07399863
Cited by: 23
Original Language: English