Immigration Evaluations

What is an immigration evaluation?

An immigration evaluation also called a psychological evaluation for immigration cases, is a thorough assessment designed to understand your circumstances and determine your eligibility for immigration relief. We aim to gather information about your challenges through friendly conversations, questionnaires, and careful review of circumstances. We also aim to support your case by providing insights into your difficulties and helping you navigate a better future.

Although we can’t guarantee relief from deportation or a waiver of immigration requirements, our immigration evaluations hold significant value because they provide crucial evidence to support an applicant’s case, which immigration authorities carefully consider in their decision-making process.

Why do I need an immigration evaluation?

In most cases, your attorney or legal representative has suggested that you complete an immigration evaluation. In hardship or asylum cases, a caring and thorough psychological evaluation is required to understand your unique situation and needs truly. By assessing your mental well-being and emotional experiences, the evaluation helps immigration authorities understand your challenges or fears. It provides vital evidence to support your case, ensuring your hardships or fears are recognized and considered. This evaluation process embraces your well-being and aims to make fair decisions that honor your experiences while addressing your mental health needs throughout your immigration journey.

I've never talked to anyone about any of this.

We understand that discussing the circumstances that led you to get an immigration evaluation can be difficult, sensitive, and challenging. Rest assured that we maintain the strictest confidentiality regarding everything you share. You have complete control over the pace of the evaluation, and you are not obligated to answer any questions you’re uncomfortable with. Our primary goal is to document your experiences and assess their impact on your emotional and psychological well-being. We provide a safe space for you to share your story with us.

• Violence Against Women Act (VAWA)

  Psychological evaluations for VAWA (Violence Against Women Act) cases emphasize understanding the impact of domestic violence or abuse on the individual’s mental health and well-being. The psychological evaluation provides valuable insights into the individual’s psychological state, any emotional suffering endured due to domestic violence, and what protection and support is needed.

• Asylum

  A psychological evaluation for asylum cases focuses on understanding the individual’s experiences, hardships, and trauma that led them to seek asylum from their home country. These evaluations prioritize assessing the impact of these events on the individual’s emotional and psychological well-being. The goal of the evaluation is to provide a comprehensive understanding of the individual’s mental health and the significant impact that their past experiences have had on their overall well-being.

Our Services:

We provide comprehensive and compassionate immigration evaluations for clients residing in Texas for the following cases:

• U - Visa

  Psychological evaluations for U-Visa cases focus on assessing the psychological impact of a qualifying crime against an individual.

• T - Visa

  In T-visa cases, evaluations focus on assessing the psychological and emotional impacts experienced by individuals who have been victims of human trafficking. These evaluations aim to understand the emotional and psychological consequences of the trafficking experience.

• Extreme Hardship (I-601 OR I-601A)

  A psychological evaluation is crucial in extreme hardship waiver (I-601 or I-601A) or cancellation of removal cases. It can serve as powerful evidence should there be significant suffering that a relative would face if separated from the applicant or compelled to relocate to another country to be with them. The evaluation sheds light on the emotional and psychological impact and any profound hardship experienced by those involved.