Immigration Evaluations

Clinically grounded mental health evaluations for immigration cases, including asylum, hardship waivers, VAWA, U-Visa, T-Visa, and cancellation of removal. Evaluations are available in English and Spanish with a trauma-informed clinical approach.

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Evaluation Process Thoughtful, Thorough, and Legally Informed

Each evaluation is carefully planned based on the specific case type, relevant legal deadlines, the client’s personal history, and language preferences. This individualized approach helps ensure an accurate evaluation that meets legal and clinical standards.

What Evaluations Are Like

Clear, compassionate evaluations for immigration matters.

Many clients feel nervous before their first appointment. The evaluation process is designed to help you feel comfortable sharing your story at your own pace. Through thoughtful conversation and careful assessment, the goal is to understand your experiences, challenges, and strengths while creating a thorough report that supports your immigration case.

Evaluation Types

Clinical documentation for immigration-related needs.

Evaluations are conducted with sensitivity, structure, and attention to the emotional experiences that may be relevant to an immigration case.

Asylum Evaluations

Clinical documentation of trauma, persecution, fear of return, and related emotional distress.

Hardship Waivers

Evaluations for I-601 and I-601A cases documenting psychological hardship and family impact.

VAWA Petitions

Trauma-informed evaluations for cases involving abuse, coercion, fear, and emotional harm.

U-Visa / T-Visa

Evaluations for victims of crime or trafficking, conducted with care, safety, and clinical sensitivity.

Cancellation of Removal

Clinical documentation of hardship, psychological functioning, and family-related impact.

Bilingual Evaluations

Evaluations available in English and Spanish to help important details be captured accurately.

What to Expect

The evaluation process is designed to be clear, respectful, and clinically grounded from the first consultation through final report delivery.

Initial Consultation
Schedule a complimentary 15-minute phone consultation to briefly discuss your case, review the appropriate evaluation type, and determine next steps. Attorney coordination can be included as needed.

Document Review
Flexible, confidential care from the privacy of your own space while maintaining professional standards

Clinical Evaluation
Two secure virtual appointments, typically 1 to 1.5 hours each, are completed to gather clinical history, assess symptoms, and understand the emotional impact of your experiences.

Written Report
A comprehensive written report is prepared after the evaluation is complete. Reports are typically delivered within two weeks, depending on the case and documentation received.