Psychological Immigration Evaluations
𑁍U-Visa, T-Visa, VAWA, Hardship, Asylum
1. Share your story in a compassionate, judgment-free space2. Receive a holistic evaluation tailored to your unique journey3. Present your case with a culturally competent report
The challenges you’ve faced—whether hardship, trauma, or abuse—don’t just affect your emotions; they can also impact your physical well-being, your focus, and your ability to feel at ease.
What are Psychological Immigration Evaluations?
Psychological immigration evaluations, also known as mental health evaluations for immigration, are in-depth assessments conducted by licensed mental health professionals to support immigration cases. These evaluations play a crucial role in helping individuals demonstrate the emotional and psychological impact of the challenges they have endured, such as hardship, trauma, abuse, or persecution, and how these experiences connect to their immigration status.
The goal of a psychological immigration evaluation is to provide a detailed, professional report that explains your experiences in medical and legal language. This report is often requested by immigration attorneys to strengthen cases for VAWA petitions, U Visas, T Visas, asylum applications, or hardship waivers. The evaluation serves as a critical piece of evidence, offering insight into how your past experiences have affected your mental health and overall well-being.
How can a Psychological Immigration Evaluation help my case?
Our evaluations are more than just paperwork—they are a comprehensive and holistic assessment of your experience, told with the care and accuracy you deserve.
𑁍 When navigating the immigration process, life can feel unmanageable. The need to share your story in legal and medical language can add stress to an already difficult journey. Psychological immigration evaluations provide compassionate support to help you document your experiences clearly and effectively. By working with an experienced professional, you can feel understood, supported, and equipped to move forward with greater clarity and hope for the future.
𑁍 Psychological immigration evaluations take a holistic approach, acknowledging the mind-body impact of your experiences. With cultural understanding, patience, and care, these evaluations document how your struggles have shaped your life and help lay the foundation for a brighter future.
𑁍 Psychological evaluations for immigration are designed to document how these experiences have impacted your mental health in a way that supports your case while respecting your unique journey. These evaluations focus on understanding your challenges and presenting them in a clear, professional report that explains their significance in your immigration process.
What type of Psychological Evaluation do I need?
𑁍Extreme and Exceptional Hardship Waivers: For individuals or families facing significant difficulty if separated due to immigration laws.
𑁍VAWA (Violence Against Women Act): For survivors of domestic violence seeking protection and residency.
𑁍U Visas: For survivors of certain crimes, such as sexual assault or human trafficking, who have cooperated with law enforcement.
𑁍T Visas: For survivors of human trafficking seeking safety and stability.
𑁍Asylum: For individuals seeking refuge in the United States due to persecution or hardship in their home country.
Psychological immigration evaluations aren’t just about providing documentation—they’re about helping you share your story in a way that creates opportunities for a brighter future.
With care, professionalism, and a holistic approach, these evaluations can help you:
Communicate your experiences clearly and effectively to support your case.
Find validation and understanding for the hardships you’ve endured.
Gain a greater sense of emotional balance and resilience as you move forward.
Build confidence in sharing your story in a way that reflects your strength and courage.
Take an important step toward safety, stability, and hope for you and your loved ones.
Why choose Sunshine Meadows Therapy for your evaluation?✿
Fully Bilingual ProviderI am fluent in Spanish and English. No translation or interpreter required.
✿
Flexible schedulingEvening and weekend availability. We’ll work around your schedule.
I am a graduate of the Immigration Evaluation Institute, an advanced clinical training in conducting mental health evaluations for immigration cases.
✿
Payment plansFlexible payment options to meet your needs.
✿
immediate availabilityFast and reliable delivery. Expedited evaluations available upon request for an additional fee.
✿
quick turnaroundFast and reliable delivery. Expedited evaluations available upon request for an additional fee.
What to Expect: The Evaluation Process
Intake & Assessments: Complete our intake forms, which will allow us to learn about your situation and the purpose of your evaluation.
Submit a signed release of information so we can share the evaluation with your attorney.
01
comprehensive report: After the evaluation, we will create a detailed report that is 8–12 pages long, designed to meet USCIS U Visa requirements and other legal standards.
The full process — from the initial meetings to delivery of the finalized evaluation — typically takes 2 to 4 weeks. This includes time for scheduling, interviews, documentation review, and preparation of the written report.
If your case is time-sensitive, we can expedite your evaluation for an additional fee.
03
Evaluation appointments: The evaluation is typically conducted over two sessions, each lasting between 2-3 hours depending on the case.
We will meet through a secure, HIPAA-compliant video platform.
We will take time to deeply understand your story, your struggles, and how they have impacted your mental health and well-being.
02
Have questions about Psychological Immigration Evaluations?
Q&A-
Only a licensed mental health professional—such as a psychologist, counselor, or social worker—can conduct psychological immigration evaluations. These professionals have the expertise to document the mental and emotional impact of your experiences in a way that meets legal requirements.
-
I understand this process can be stressful, but my goal is to create a supportive environment where you feel comfortable sharing your story. I will go at your pace and take the time to understand your situation fully. You don’t have to have all the answers—I’m here to help guide you through it.
-
Yes, information disclosed during an Immigration Evaluation is confidential, and your privacy is protected by law. The evaluator will discuss the limits of confidentiality during the initial session and will only disclose information with your consent or in situations where there is a risk of harm to yourself or others. Your confidentiality and privacy are taken seriously throughout the evaluation process.
-
The cost depends on the type of immigration assessment and the number of family members or relatives we will be interviewing. Generally, an in-depth psychological evaluation will vary between $1,000 to $1,300.
-
It’s important to emphasize that while a psychological evaluation can significantly strengthen a client’s case, I cannot guarantee the outcome. Nevertheless, these evaluations often play a crucial role in the immigration process.
-
Due to the short-term nature of the evaluation, the full payment is due at the time of service. However, if a payment plan is needed, I require half of the cost to hold the appointment. The other half is due at the completion of the written report. *Please note that the final report will not be released until payment has been made in full
