Dr. Matthew Diner is a bilingual (English/Spanish) psychotherapist licensed in Florida, Michigan, New Mexico, New York, and Texas. He provides thorough, individualized mental health evaluations that thoughtfully document personal histories, relationships, and hardships relevant to immigration proceedings. His assessments are trauma-informed, clearly written, and designed to support the legal process with careful clinical analysis.
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Learn more about evaluation types:

• Asylum
  
• Cancellation of Removal
  
• Extreme & Exceptional Hardship (I-601 Waiver)
  
• T Visa
  
• U Visa
  
• VAWA (Violence Against Women Act)
  
  

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Providing secure virtual services across Florida, Michigan, New Mexico, New York, and Texas in English and Spanish.

Dr. Matthew Diner provides secure virtual mental health evaluations in support of immigration cases for individuals located in Florida, Michigan, New Mexico, New York, and Texas. Appointments are conducted via video using a device with audio and camera capability, such as a computer, smartphone, or tablet. In urgent or limited-access situations, phone-based appointments may be available when clinically appropriate and permitted.

Immigration evaluations not only support your case, it can change the outcome of your case. 

• Virtual appointments in Florida, New York, Michigan, and Texas available in English and Spanish. 
• Weekend and night availability to accommodate the working schedule.
• For any language other than English or Spanish, you are welcome to bring your own interpreter. 

1,000+

IMMIGRATION EVALUATIONS COMPLETED

Dr. Matthew Diner has completed hundreds of immigration mental health evaluations across a range of case types, including Asylum, Cancellation of Removal, Extreme and Exceptional Hardship, T Visa, U Visa, and VAWA (Violence Against Women Act).

89%

SUCCESS RATE FOR ASYLUM SEEKERS
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A study by Lustig et al. examining asylum cases between 2000 and 2004 found that among 746 asylum seekers, 89% of cases that included a mental health or medical evaluation were granted asylum. This approval rate was more than 50% higher than in cases where no such evaluation was submitted, highlighting the potential value of clinical documentation in asylum proceedings.

Reference
Lustig, Stuart & Delucchi, Kevin & Iacopino, Vincent & Morse, Samantha. (2008). Asylum Grant Rates Following Medical Evaluations of Maltreatment among Political Asylum Applicants in the United States. Journal of immigrant and minority health / Center for Minority Public Health. 10. 7-15. 10.1007/s10903-007-9056-8. 

 14 DAYS 

BUSINESS DAYS, MAX
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Some providers may take months to complete an evaluation. Dr. Matthew Diner works closely with clients throughout the process to ensure clarity, responsiveness, and timely completion. Once all required documentation has been received, reports are typically completed within 14 days or sooner.

FAQ's

Why do I need an immigration evaluation?

How long does it take to complete an evaluation?

If you are involved in an immigration process, your attorney may recommend a mental health evaluation as part of your case. The purpose of an immigration evaluation is to provide clinical context about your personal history, experiences, and emotional well-being, helping decision-makers better understand the human impact of what you have endured.

A well-prepared evaluation can document psychological symptoms, hardship, and adjustment challenges that may not be fully captured through legal filings alone. When included alongside legal representation, this clinical perspective can strengthen the overall presentation of your case.

Research supports the value of this type of documentation. In a study by Lustig et al., which followed 746 asylum seekers between 2000 and 2004, 89% of cases that included a mental health or medical evaluation were granted, compared to 37% of cases without such documentation. While outcomes vary by case, this research highlights how mental health evaluations can serve as important supporting evidence in immigration proceedings.​

Once all documentation is received, it takes two weeks to complete an evaluation. If your evaluation is needed by a certain time or sooner, contact us immediately, we will work with you to meet your deadline. 

What is the process of obtaining an evaluation?

The immigration evaluation process requires 2 virtual visits (1.5 hours each) and is as follows:

• Dr. Matthew Diner, PhD, LCSW will consult with your attorney as well as other pertinent sources and review medical, mental health, legal, and academic records.
• Information gathered is compiled into a detailed report (15-25 pages) which usually requires 2 weeks for completion. If you are need of a faster turnaround, we can expedite your evaluation for additional fee.
• The final comprehensive evaluation includes:
  • A review of personal, family and background information
  • A review of medical/psychiatric conditions and medications.
  • The current status of the individual assessed
  • Hardship factors
  • The results of a mental status examination and scales
  • A DSM-V-TR diagnosis
  • A summary
  • Recommendations.
  • A review of scientific findings related to each case (i.e., effects of children being separated from their father or mother, etc.)

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