Immigration Evaluations

What is an immigration evaluation?

An immigration evaluation, also referred to as a psychological evaluation for immigration cases, is a thorough assessment designed to understand your individual circumstances and determine your eligibility for immigration relief. Through compassionate conversation, questionnaires and assessment, and a careful review of your circumstances, I aim to gather information about the challenges you face. My goal is to support your case by providing insights into the difficulties you’ve encountered, helping you on your journey towards a better future. You will be provided with a report at the end of our process together, which I strive to write comprehensively and clearly.

Though there is no guarantee of relief from deportation or a waiver of immigration requirements, immigration evaluations hold significant value as they provide crucial evidence to support an applicant’s case, which immigration authorities carefully consider in their decision-making process.

Immigration Evaluation Services

  • A psychological evaluation for asylum cases focuses on understanding the individual’s experiences, hardships, and trauma that led them to seek asylum from their home country. These evaluations prioritize assessing the impact of these events on the individual’s emotional and psychological well-being. The goal of the evaluation is to provide a comprehensive understanding of the individual’s mental health and the significant impact that their past experiences have had on their overall well-being.Description text goes here

  • A psychological evaluation is important in extreme hardship waiver (I-601 or I-601A) or cancellation of removal cases. It can serve as powerful evidence, should there be significant suffering that a relative would face if separated from the applicant or compelled to relocate to another country to be with them. The evaluation sheds light on the emotional and psychological impact, and any profound hardship experienced by those involved.

  • In T-visa cases, evaluations focus on assessing the psychological and emotional impacts experienced by individuals who have been victims of human trafficking. These evaluations aim to understand the emotional and psychological consequences of the trafficking experience.

  • Psychological evaluations for U-Visa cases focus on assessing the psychological impact of a qualifying crime against an individual.

  • Psychological evaluations for VAWA (Violence Against Women Act) cases place emphasis on understanding the impact of interpersonal violence on the individual’s mental health and well-being. The psychological evaluation provides valuable insights into the individual’s psychological state, any emotional suffering endured due to domestic violence, and what protection and support is needed.

How do I get started?

Step 1: Get Started Today.

Reach out today to book a free 15 minute consultation. We will talk about your unique needs in an assessment and whether I can provide you with the type of assessment you need.

Step 2: Meet for the assessment

The type of immigration evaluation you seek will determine what information we collect. An immigration evaluation will capture a comprehensive look at you, your current life, and your history. This evaluation typically lasts around 2 hours in length and sometimes will involve one-to-two meetings. This also often includes completing certain tests. These tests often look at how you think, feel, and function in everyday life. This evaluation will be virtual, meaning that we will meet over a secure video platform while you are in the comfort of your home.

Step 3: Synthesized data with expert insight.

We put together the multi-faceted layers of the information we’ve collected from you throughout this process. Understanding all of this information and how it fits together takes time, training, and an investment. This step encapsulates well how important and valuable it is to have a doctoral level, highly trained testing psychologist.

Step 4: Receive your immigration evaluation

Receive your detailed report from the comfort of your own home. I am also happy to coordinate and share your report with your attorney, provided you sign the necessary releases of information.

Though immigration evaluations are not intended to serve as therapy, you may discover that the process helps you reflect on your experiences and begin your healing journey. To support your ongoing therapeutic needs, we provide clients with recommendations for therapists in their local area, allowing you to explore therapy options should you be interested in continuing the healing process.