Immigration Psychological Evaluations

Evaluations are conducted virtually in a secure and respectful manner. Each assessment is approached with care and professionalism, recognizing its significance in immigration cases.

What Are Immigration Evaluations?

These are mental health assessments conducted for immigration cases such as Hardship Waivers, Asylum, VAWA, U Visas, and T Visas. An immigration attorney may recommend an evaluation to include clinical insight and personal history as part of the legal process. These assessments help document psychological factors that may be relevant to the case. The purpose of the evaluation is to provide a neutral, professional report that offers context regarding an individual’s mental and emotional functioning.

Types of Evaluations

  • Evaluations for hardship waivers (I-601 / I-601A) and cancellation of removal help document the emotional or psychological impact that a family member would experience if separated from the applicant or required to relocate.

  • An evaluation can help document the emotional and mental health impact of past harm or fear of returning to your country of origin. It may address experiences related to persecution based on factors such as political opinion, religion, ethnicity, or gender identity. If there was a delay in applying for asylum, the evaluation may also provide clinical context for that timeline.

  • If you have experienced emotional, physical, or psychological abuse by a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident spouse or family member, a VAWA evaluation helps document the impact of that mistreatment on your mental health. The process is approached with sensitivity and professionalism, recognizing the difficulty of sharing painful experiences.

  • If you’ve been the victim of a serious crime and cooperated with law enforcement, a U Visa evaluation documents the impact of that crime on your mental and emotional health.

  • This evaluation reviews the emotional and mental effects of being a victim of human trafficking, including labor and sex trafficking.

Schedule Appointment

How It Works

Initial Contact and Scheduling

Reach out to schedule your virtual session via Zoom at a convenient time. We’ll confirm the appointment details and prepare for the evaluation.

Evaluation Sessions

The evaluation takes place virtually over two sessions, each lasting 1 to 2 hours. We’ll discuss your experiences through a respectful clinical interview, and I may include brief questionnaires to assess symptoms like anxiety, depression, or trauma. These tools help provide a clear, clinically informed picture relevant to your immigration case

Report Preparation

Following the sessions, I’ll prepare a comprehensive evaluation report based on the information gathered. Reports are typically ready within 14 business days.

Apaneca, El Salvador

“You may not control all the events that happen to you, but you can decide not to be reduced by them.”-Maya Angelou

While I cannot promise specific results or outcomes, evaluations offer a supportive, professional way to share your story. These reports are often used to highlight psychological experiences that provide helpful context for your immigration case.

FAQs

  • These evaluations provide clinical insight into how trauma, hardship, or abuse may have affected an individual’s mental health. The report offers context that can support an immigration case by documenting psychological symptoms or diagnoses, if applicable.

  • I am bilingual in English and Spanish. Interpreter services can be arranged for other languages upon request.

  • The evaluation fee is $1,050 and includes the clinical interview, preparation of the written report, communication with your attorney, and reviewing. As a courtesy, we send the final report to both you and your attorney. Expedited reports are available for an additional fee of $325.

  • Immigration evaluations are private-pay services and are not covered by insurance.

  • A 50% deposit is required to schedule the evaluation. The remaining balance is due when the report is completed and ready for delivery.

  • No. I only provide the immigration evaluation, not ongoing therapy or treatment. This avoids a dual relationship and keeps me in compliance with the ethical guidelines of the American Psychological Association. If you’d like support afterward, I can offer a referral list—this is completely optional and separate from the evaluation process.

Let’s Connect 

If you’re interested in an evaluation or have questions, I offer a free 15-minute consultation. Please allow 24–48 hours for a response. I look forward to connecting with you!