Sample Introduction to Social Worker (Immigration Case)

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I would like to have (Name),a social worker from my office, come to meet with you, if that is okay with you. (Name) works for The Bronx Defenders; they do not work for the court, the (prosecuting agency), or the (jail). I would like (Name) to meet with you to:

Learn more about your life in your country of origin to help the court better understand how your experiences there have impacted you, and/or

Learn more about your life in the US to help the court understand your strengths and challenges, to get a more complete picture of what your life has been like, and/or

Talk to you about your plans for if you are released and permitted to stay in the US, including: what support you would like to have, what your life will look like, and ways we can address the court’s/immigration’s concerns about family and/or criminal court contact in the past or at present (if relevant)

Because (Name) works in my office, they will share the information that the two of you discuss with me; likewise I will share background information about your case with them. Everything you say to them will be covered by the same confidentiality and privilege you have with me. After speaking with them, I might ask them to write something for the court if I think it can help your case, which you’ll have a chance to see.