Clinical Immigration Evaluations
Your story matters, and it deserves to be heard.
Navigating the immigration process can be overwhelming, especially when it involves revisiting painful experiences, uncertainty about the future, or the possibility of separation from loved ones.
I provide compassionate, trauma-informed mental health evaluations that document the psychological and emotional impact of your experiences as part of an immigration case.
My goal is to create a space where you feel respected, supported, and comfortable sharing your experiences while ensuring your story is represented through a thorough, professional, and objective clinical assessment.
Types of Immigration Evaluations
Extreme Hardship
Evaluations documenting the psychological and emotional impact that separation or relocation may have on qualifying family members.
T Visa
Assessments documenting the psychological effects of human trafficking and related trauma.
VAWA Petitions
Trauma-informed assessments documenting the psychological effects of domestic violence, abuse, or extreme cruelty.
Asylum
Evaluations exploring the mental health impact of past persecution, traumatic experiences, or fear of future persecution.
U Visa
Evaluations exploring the emotional and psychological impact of qualifying criminal victimization.
Cancellation of Removal
Assessments examining relevant psychological hardship associated with potential removal and family separation.
Compassionate Care, Professional Assessment
I understand that sharing personal experiences, particularly those involving trauma, abuse, or significant hardship, can be difficult.
With over a decade of experience in social work, including supporting survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault, I recognize the importance of approaching sensitive experiences with compassion, patience, and respect. I bring both clinical knowledge and a trauma-informed perspective to immigration evaluations.
I have completed specialized training in psychological immigration evaluations through Healing and Growth, covering extreme hardship, VAWA, U visa, T visa, asylum, and cancellation of removal cases.
You deserve to be treated with dignity throughout the evaluation process. My role is to listen carefully, conduct a thorough clinical assessment, and accurately document findings that may be relevant to your immigration case.
I strive to make the evaluation process as comfortable and transparent as possible while maintaining the professional objectivity these assessments require.
What to Expect
1. Initial Consultation & Preparation
We'll discuss the type of evaluation requested, review the process, and identify any relevant information or documentation. With your written permission, I can coordinate with your immigration attorney.
2. Clinical Interview & Assessment
We'll explore relevant personal history, experiences, emotional well-being, and psychological impacts. Standardized assessment tools may also be used when appropriate.
3. Written Evaluation Report
Following the assessment, I'll prepare a professional report summarizing the relevant clinical findings. With your authorization, the completed report can be provided to your immigration attorney.
Evaluation Fees
Immigration Evaluation: $900
This flat fee includes the clinical interview, psychological assessment, written evaluation report, and routine coordination with your immigration attorney, when authorized.
Professional interpretation services may be requested.