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Immigration Evaluations
VAWA, U-Visa, T-Visa, Hardship Waiver (I-601A)
We offer psychosocial evaluations for immigration purposes. All psychosocial Immigration Evaluations are completed by appropriately trained psychotherapists, psychologists, or psychiatrist who are experienced in the specific type of evaluation you need for your immigration case.
Hardship Evaluations
When an individual faces deportation, this can be a significant emotional and psychological hardship on their family (spouse, children, or elderly parents). A hardship evaluation done by a mental health professional is designed to document and explain this hardship to immigration professionals.
VAWA Evaluations- Violence Against Women Act Petitions
VAWA Evaluations are used in cases where immigrated person(s) experience abuse and is made to keep silent about the abuse. The victim can leave their abuser and petition USCIS to be allowed to stay in the United States. Applies to both women and men.
U-Visa/T-Visa Evaluations
If you have been the victim of a crime and are cooperating with law enforcement officials in the prosecution of the perpetrators, you may be eligible for a U-Visa. A U-Visa evaluation done by a mental health professional is designed to document and explain the trauma endured to your immigration professionals.
Asylum Evaluations
If you have been the victim of persecution from your home country, you may be eligible for an Asylum evaluation. An Asylum evaluation done by a mental health professional is designed to document and explain the effects of the persecution to immigration professionals.
FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the process of an evaluation?
The immigration evaluation involves comprehensive in-depth interviews. The process timeline will depend on your specific petition. The interviews occur over the course of two to three meetings which are approximately 60-90 minutes each. During the assessment process, we will review your relevant personal, marital, family, work, medical and psychiatric history.
Who will be doing the evaluation?
Federico Mendez, LMFT Supervisor completes the immigration evaluations. He has training and experience working with immigrants, trauma, victims of violence, and the intersection of mental health, physical health and the law.
What if I need an interpreter?
You are welcome to bring an interpreter with you. Please confirm with your attorney whether your interpreter needs to be a certified court interpreter. Federico Mendez, LMFT Supervisor, is fluent in English and Spanish.
How much does an evaluation cost?
The cost of the psychosocial evaluations for immigration purposes varies due to unique needs for each specific case. Please inquire on your specific case needs for actual costs.
How long will it take?
Most evaluations are completed within two weeks after the last interview. For expedited services, a 50% surcharge will be applied to the regular cost for a 5-business day turnaround.
Do I really need an immigration evaluation?
Psychosocial evaluations can greatly increase your chance to remain in the United States. For instance, a recent study showed that applicants with psychosocial evaluations had significantly more positive outcomes, 75.4%, compared to the national asylum grant rate of 42.4%.
Do you work with law firms?
Federico Mendez, LMFT Supervisor works directly with law firms to service their clients.
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