Immigration Psychological Evaluations
Immigration Psychological Evaluations
I provide comprehensive, clinically grounded psychological evaluations for a wide range of immigration cases. These assessments help attorneys present clear, meaningful evidence regarding how a client’s mental health, functioning, and overall stability may be impacted by trauma, separation, relocation, or the circumstances underlying their petition.
Types of Evaluations Offered
I provide psychological evaluations for the following immigration cases:
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I-601 / I-601A Hardship Waivers
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Extreme Hardship Cases
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Asylum (I-589)
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VAWA Self-Petitions
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U-Visa and T-Visa Applications
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Cancellation of Removal
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Naturalization Disability Waivers (Form N-648)
All services are fully compliant with USCIS and immigration court standards.
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What an Immigration Psychological Evaluation Includes
Each evaluation results in a comprehensive, immigration-ready psychological report that includes:
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Clinical interview findings
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Relevant diagnostic impressions (when appropriate)
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Trauma history and psychosocial background
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Functional impairment summary
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Detailed analysis of extreme hardship factors
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Psychological impact of separation, relocation, or denial of petition
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Impact on qualifying relatives (spouse, children, parents)
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Cultural and family factors
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Risk factors, vulnerabilities & protective factors
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Prognosis with and without family separation
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Clear professional recommendations (when relevant)
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Direct alignment with USCIS hardship criteria and immigration court standards
Reports are written with clarity, structure, and legally meaningful detail for attorneys and adjudicators.
About Me
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I am a Licensed Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) with specialized experience in trauma, immigrant populations, and immigration-focused psychological evaluations. My work is guided by neutrality, objectivity, cultural sensitivity, and awareness of immigration court evidentiary standards.
I draw from both my clinical background and my own immigrant family experience, allowing me to understand the emotional and cultural complexities that impact immigration hardship.
Why Attorneys Choose This Service
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Ethically sound and legally admissible reports written with clarity, clinical relevance, and immigration-focused structure
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Turnaround time typically 7–10 days
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Expedited options available
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HIPAA-compliant telehealth evaluations
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Direct communication for clarification or case coordination
Evaluation Process
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Interview Length: Typically 1.5 to 2 hours (longer if clinically needed)
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Sessions: Single extended session in most cases; additional sessions provided when needed
Fees
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Evaluation + Full Written Report: $800 to $1200, depending on case complexity
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Initial Payment: $500 due at scheduling; remaining balance due upon report completion
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Expedited report options available upon request
How the Evaluation Helps Build Stronger Immigration Cases
Across hardship waivers, trauma-based petitions, and other immigration filings, a psychological evaluation offers attorneys objective documentation of:
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Presenting mental-health conditions and contributing psychosocial factors
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The anticipated impact of separation, relocation, or continued exposure to harm
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Functional, emotional, and daily-living impairments that increase vulnerability
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Barriers to relocation, safety concerns, and cultural or medical limitations
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How the client’s or family member’s wellbeing may be affected by the outcome of the case
Immigration Psychological Evaluation Process
1. Initial Consultation & Case Review
The process begins with a brief consultation to understand the nature of your immigration case and determine whether a psychological evaluation is appropriate. Any relevant documents or attorney guidance can be reviewed to ensure the evaluation aligns with the requirements of immigration filings.
2. Comprehensive Telehealth Interview
You’ll participate in a secure, in-depth telehealth interview focused on your emotional well-being, daily functioning, family responsibilities, and the potential impact of separation or relocation. This clinical interview forms the foundation of your immigration psychological evaluation.
3. Assessment of Psychological Hardship
Using clinical standards and immigration-focused criteria, I evaluate factors that may contribute to extreme psychological hardship, such as anxiety, depression, stress, trauma-related symptoms, caregiving demands, medical needs, or major disruptions to family stability.
4. Coordination With Your Attorney (If Applicable)
If you have legal representation, I coordinate with your attorney for any case-specific details or clarifications needed. This helps ensure the evaluation addresses the psychological elements most relevant to your immigration case.
5. Preparation of the Written Psychological Evaluation
After the interview, a detailed and clinically supported immigration psychological report is prepared.
6. Final Review & Report Delivery
You may review the report before finalization. The completed evaluation is delivered within the agreed timeframe—typically 7–10 days, with expedited options available for urgent cases.
