Immigration Evaluations

If you're navigating an immigration case, you may be asked to provide a psychological or clinical evaluation to support your petition and strengthen your case. I provide immigration mental health evaluations that are thoughtful, compassionate, and aligned with current legal and clinical standards. My goal is to help ensure your personal story is conveyed clearly and with the professional care it deserves.

Evaluations are conducted virtually and are available to individuals located in Arizona, California, Florida, New Mexico, Texas, and Washington.

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Cases Eligible for Evaluation

  • Extreme Hardship Waivers (I-601)

  • Cancellation of Removal/Deportation

  • Asylum

  • VAWA Cases

  • U and T Visas

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What to Expect from Your Immigration Evaluation

Before our first meeting, you’ll receive an email with several forms and questions to complete. These will help me understand both your personal background and the facts relevant to your case. It’s important to complete this information and come prepared to the interview.

Your evaluation typically includes one to two clinical interviews, depending on the complexity of your case. These sessions are held virtually or in-person and usually last 60–90 minutes each.

After the interviews, I will prepare a comprehensive written report that outlines your history, relevant emotional or psychological symptoms, and how these relate to your immigration petition. The report is written in a professional, objective format that meets clinical and legal standards. Most reports are completed within two weeks.

Immigration Evaluation FAQ’s

  • Many immigration attorneys recommend a mental health evaluation to help demonstrate the emotional or psychological hardship you or your family may experience if your case isn’t approved. A well-prepared clinical evaluation can help strengthen your petition.

  • The total cost is $1,000. You can either pay in full or split the payment into two parts: $500 before the first meeting and $500 before the second meeting or before the report is written. A $300 rush fee will apply if the clinical report is needed in less than two weeks.

  • Most evaluations involve one to two meetings, usually lasting 60–90 minutes each, depending on your specific case and history.

  • The standard turnaround time is 2 weeks from the final interview. In some cases, I may be able to accommodate a tighter deadline depending on availability. If approved, a $300 rush fee will apply.

  • Evaluations can be done virtually for clients located in Arizona, California, Florida, New Mexico, Texas, and Washington. If you’re located in the Houston, TX metro area, in-person appointments may be available upon request.

  • Evaluations are offered in English and Spanish. If you speak another language, interpreter services can be arranged and would need to be covered by you.

  • The evaluation may explore symptoms of trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, and chronic stress, depending on your experience. The goal is to understand the emotional and psychological impact of your situation.