Immigration Evaluations
As a licensed marriage and family therapist, I provide detailed immigration evaluation services to support individuals and families navigating the immigration process. These evaluations are an essential part of many immigration cases and help provide evidence of the psychological and emotional factors that are critical to the success of your case.
Below, I’ve outlined the types of evaluations I offer, their goals, and who they are designed for.
Types of Immigration Evaluations
VAWA Evaluations (Violence Against Women Act)
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Goal: To document the psychological and emotional effects of domestic violence or extreme cruelty and to demonstrate how this has impacted the client’s mental health and overall life. This evaluation supports your application by highlighting the abuse you’ve endured and how it has affected you.
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Who It’s For: Individuals applying for protection under VAWA, who have experienced domestic violence or extreme cruelty from a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident spouse, parent, or child.
U Visa Evaluations (Victims of Crime)
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Goal: To assess and document the psychological and emotional consequences of being a victim of a qualifying crime. This evaluation also highlights how the crime has affected the client’s life, relationships, and mental health.
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Who It’s For: Victims of certain crimes who are applying for a U Visa and are assisting law enforcement in investigations or prosecutions.
T Visa Evaluations (Victims of Human Trafficking)
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Goal: To document the psychological trauma and emotional impact of human trafficking and how these experiences have affected the client’s mental health. This evaluation is intended to show the long-term effects of trafficking and why the client requires protection under this visa.
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Who It’s For: Victims of human trafficking who are applying for a T Visa and seeking safety and protection in the United States.
Hardship Evaluations (Cancellation of Removal or Waivers)
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Goal: To demonstrate how deportation or separation from a family member would result in extreme and significant hardship to a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident family member. This includes exploring the emotional, psychological, financial, and social consequences of such separation.
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Who It’s For: Individuals applying for cancellation of removal or extreme hardship waivers for themselves or their family members who would be severely affected by deportation or separation.
How the Process Works
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Initial Consultation:
During our first meeting, I will explain the evaluation process in detail, answer your questions, and gather important background information. This session is designed to make you feel comfortable and help us set the stage for the evaluation.
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Evaluation Sessions:
The evaluation itself involves in-depth interviews where I’ll ask you about your personal history, experiences, and current circumstances. In some cases, I may also use psychological assessments or questionnaires to gather additional information. These sessions typically take about 120 minutes or more, depending on the complexity of your case and the details that need to be covered.
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Information Gathering:
If relevant, I may also request supporting documentation (such as medical records, police reports, or other evidence) to include in the evaluation.
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Report Preparation:
After completing the evaluation sessions, I will write a detailed, evidence-based report tailored to your specific immigration case. This report is designed to meet the requirements of immigration officials and attorneys and will include a clear explanation of my findings.
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Delivery of Report:
Once the report is finalized, I will provide it to you or your attorney. If necessary, I am also available to clarify or answer questions about the evaluation findings.
Pricing
VAWA (Violence Against Women Act), U-Visa, T-Visa Evaluations:
$950
Hardship Cancellation of Removal:
$1050
Expedited Services:
Additional $200 (for reports needed on a quicker timeline)