What is an Immigration Evaluation?

A mental health assessment conducted by a licensed mental health professional is provided for someone to submit as part of their immigration case.

Mental health evaluations are vital assets in immigration cases, often serving as compelling evidence to support your immigration cases. In many instances, the evaluation can be the deciding factor in whether your petition is approved or denied.

I am bilingual in Spanish and English and have conducted many mental health assessments. I have many years of clinical experience providing therapy for individuals with a wide range of psychological disorders. I provide a tailored and comprehensive report for your case.

Types of Cases

  • Extreme Hardship Waiver

    Extreme Hardship Waivers are granted to immigrants who have stayed in the United States without authorization. The petition is filed by a family member who is either a legal U.S. citizen or a lawful permanent resident of the United States and who would undergo severe hardship if separated from or forced to relocate with the non-citizen immigrant.

  • Asylum

    Asylum entails completing an application alongside your attorney within a year of arriving in the U.S. if you're seeking protection for yourself, your spouse, and children, based on experiencing or fearing persecution in your country of origin. Persecution may be linked to factors such as race, religion, nationality, membership in a social group, or holding political opinions.

  • VAWA

    The Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) allows non-citizen immigrants, irrespective of gender, who have a U.S. citizen or Permanent Resident spouse, children, or parent, to file a petition to stay in the United States without the abuser's knowledge. To do so, the immigrant must provide factual evidence, such as a police report, demonstrating the suffering of violence and domestic abuse.

  • U Visa & T Visa

    The U-Visa is granted to crime victims and their immediate family members in the U.S., while the T-Visa is for victims of human trafficking. Applicants, including undocumented individuals, must cooperate with law enforcement and government investigations into the crime that caused them harm, receiving protection from U.S. authorities throughout the process.

Process & Fees

  • Two 90-minute interview appointments with the person being evaluated scheduled within two weeks of one another.

  • After the 2nd meeting, a very detailed report is sent to the immigration lawyer and client

  • Evaluations generally take 3 weeks to complete after the 2nd interview. Please note that rescheduling or canceling appointments might extend the turnaround time for the evaluation.

Immigration Evaluation Fee: $1100
Additional Rush Fee: $300


Note: Rush Service depends upon availability

FAQs

Frequently asked questions

  • We will first have a phone consultation about your case. Afterwards, I schedule an appointment date, you'll receive a secure link to a platform that complies with HIPAA regulations. This platform will include psychological assessments and a comprehensive intake form, and consent forms. Our appointments generally run for 90 minutes and take place virtually. During the assessment, we'll thoroughly explore your case and relevant details. Rest assured, all information shared is confidential and handled according to HIPAA regulations. Following our session, I'll provide the evaluation within three weeks.

  • I accept many forms of payment; cash, credit card, and debit card. You have the option to either pay the fee in one lump sum or divide it into two or three installments at no extra charge. If you wish to arrange a payment plan, please discuss it with me prior to the first session.

  • The fee includes boh evaluation meetings and a comprehensive and detailed assessment report.

  • At this time, my license only allows my practice to California jurisdiction. Therefore, I am unable to extend my services to individuals residing outside of state of California.

  • I am fluent in English and Spanish. However, If a client speak any other language it is up to the client to find an interpreter to join each session over video chat. It is highly preferable that this be a professional interpreter. Please discuss with me beforehand. I may be able to offer suggestions for how to find an interpreter.