A psychological evaluation for immigration includes a mental health assessment and detailed report that helps immigration courts understand how an individual's mental health may be affected by their immigration case.  Licensed mental health professionals conduct the evaluations, which may include:

                     *Reviewing relevant records, such as medical, mental health, legal, and education records 

                     *Evaluating the individual's emotional well-being, trauma history, and coping abilities 

                     *Assessing cognitive functioning, resilience, and ability to adapt to new environments 

                     *Looking for signs of mental health disorders, such as anxiety, depression, or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) 

                     *Analyzing the consistency and credibility of the individual's narrative 

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Types of Psychological Evaluations for Immigration:

The Violence Against Women Act of 1994 (VAWA): These evaluations focus on demonstrating that the psychological trauma and distress an immigrant is enduring has resulted from domestic violence experienced while married to a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.  Despite the name, VAWA applications are available to immigrants of any gender.

Asylum Cases: Individuals applying for asylum have suffered much psychical, psychological and/ or religious discrimination in their country. They are afraid to return to their home country due to a fear of persecution (mistreatment/abuse). This evaluation includes a specific account of the abuse and mistreatment suffered, as well as the emotional distress endured as a result of the persecution in their country. 

Hardship Waivers: Hardship waivers and cancellation of removal evaluations focus on demonstrating that the removal of an immigrant would cause extreme hardship to the U.S. citizen or a legal resident family member.

U/T Visas:  U/T Visa evaluations focus on demonstrating that the psychological trauma an immigrant is enduring has resulted from being the victim of a crime that occurred in the U.S. or violated U.S. law. 

 

Clinical Interview:

I meet with the client 2-3 different times for a total of about 3-6 hours.  I can perform assessment interviews in person in your attorney’s office or via video.  

A professional interpreter must be utilized for clients who do not speak English. This can be provided by your attorney or I can arrange for the interpreter, on your behalf.