Why it matters
When is a psychological immigration evaluation helpful?
It plays a vital role in explaining the emotional and human impact behind your case. An evaluation explains your story in a culturally informed, trauma-sensitive, and legally relevant way.
These assessments help attorneys, judges, and immigration officers understand your experiences from both a personal and clinical perspective, offering a comprehensive view that supports your legal process.
They are often requested for:
Extreme hardship waivers
The impact of separation on U.S. citizen or resident family.
Spousal abuse (VAWA)
Emotional effects of domestic or emotional abuse.
Asylum cases
Trauma, persecution and fear of returning home.
U visa petitions
Psychological effects on victims of crime.
Types of evaluations
Choose your case type
Extreme or exceptional hardship
I-601 / I-601A $950 – $1,250
In these cases, a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident has a close family member — such as a spouse, parent, or child — who could be deported.
The purpose of the psychological evaluation is to describe how difficult life would be for the family if that person were forced to leave the country.
The evaluation helps show the emotional, psychological, and practical challenges that would affect everyone involved, and it can make the immigration waiver request stronger.
Unlawful presence
I-601 / I-601A waiver $950 – $1,250
The I-601 or I-601A waiver is for immigrants who may be denied entry or legal status due to misrepresentation or unlawful presence in the United States.
A psychological evaluation supports this process by showing the emotional and mental hardship that a U.S. citizen or lawful resident family member would face if the waiver were denied.
This professional report helps immigration officers understand the human impact of separation and strengthens the applicant’s request for relief.
Spousal abuse
VAWA – Violence Against Women Act $975 – $1,250
VAWA allows individuals who have suffered abuse from a U.S. citizen or permanent resident spouse to apply for legal status independently, without their abuser’s involvement.
A psychological evaluation helps document the emotional impact of this abuse, giving a clear and professional description of how it has affected the victim.
This report supports the person’s path to safety, healing, and legal independence in their immigration case.
U visa
Victims of crime $975 – $1,250
The U visa is for people who have been victims of serious crimes in the United States — such as assault, domestic violence, sexual abuse, trafficking, or kidnapping — and who have helped or are willing to help law enforcement.
The psychological evaluation helps show the emotional, mental, or physical effects of what happened.
This information helps immigration officials understand the lasting impact of the crime and supports the person’s request for legal status.
T visa
Survivors of human trafficking $975 – $1,250
The T visa offers legal protection to individuals who were victims of human trafficking in the United States, including those forced or deceived into labor or sexual exploitation.
Applicants must show they were trafficked and are helping or willing to help law enforcement.
A psychological evaluation provides crucial documentation of the emotional and mental effects of the trauma, helping immigration officials understand the impact of the experience and supporting the applicant’s path toward safety, recovery, and legal status.
Asylum
Persecution & fear of return $900 – $1,300
People who apply for asylum usually fled their home countries because of violence, persecution, or fear for their safety — often due to political, religious, or cultural reasons.
A psychological evaluation gives them a safe space to share what they experienced and helps explain the emotional impact of that trauma.
This report helps immigration authorities understand how those past experiences continue to affect the person’s mental health and why returning to their home country would not be safe.
Cancellation of removal
Deportation defense $1,150 – $1,350
A legal process that lets certain immigrants facing deportation request permission to stay in the United States.
To qualify, they must show they’ve lived here for several years, have good moral character, and that their deportation would cause extreme hardship to a U.S. citizen or resident family member.
A psychological evaluation supports this process by showing the emotional and mental impact that separation would have, helping strengthen the case before the immigration court.
Special Immigrant Juvenile Status
SIJS $900 – $1,250
Special Immigrant Juvenile Status protects children and youth under 21 who have been abused, neglected, or abandoned by one or both parents.
It allows them to apply for legal residency in the United States when returning home would be unsafe or not in their best interest.
A psychological evaluation helps explain the emotional impact of the child’s experiences, offering valuable professional evidence to support their need for stability, care, and a secure future in the U.S.
Also available: report updates to a previously completed evaluation ($200 – $300). Looking for an ESA letter, a court-ordered assessment or a clinical evaluation? See ESA & other evaluations.
Each evaluation is written with professionalism, accuracy, and care — helping your story be heard and understood in a legal system that values credible, human evidence.
Frequently asked questions
What to expect when working with us
How long does it take to receive my report?
Most reports are completed within 10–14 business days after your final session, allowing time for careful review and preparation of a thorough, high-quality document. If you need your report sooner, expedited services are available upon request for an additional fee.
Can I change or cancel my appointment?
We understand that life happens. Appointments may be rescheduled with at least 48 hours’ notice. Cancellations made within 24 hours may incur a fee. Once the initial consultation and first assessment are completed, no refunds are issued, out of respect for reserved professional time.
How does the evaluation process work?
The evaluation begins with one confidential clinical session of 2 to 2.5 hours (in person or online), which includes the interview and standardized assessments tailored to your case. A brief follow-up session is then scheduled to review the information in your report for accuracy.
Are evaluations available in other languages?
Yes. We provide evaluations in English and Spanish. When other languages are needed — including Portuguese, French, Haitian Creole, Arabic, Mandarin, Vietnamese, Indigenous languages of Mexico and Central America, and others on request — we work with certified interpreters to ensure clear and confidential communication.
How does billing work?
To secure your appointment, a 50% deposit is required at the time of scheduling. The remaining balance is due 24 hours before your final session. We accept cash and money orders.