Immigration Mental Health Evaluations

Extreme Hardship Waivers

For extreme hardship waivers or cancellation of removal cases, a psychological evaluation can be a powerful piece of evidence to show that the applicant would suffer extreme hardship if their relative was relocated to their country of origin or if they themselves had to relocate to remain with their relative.

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Fee: $800

(3-4 week turn around) 

Expedite Fee: $150

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Asylum

In political asylum cases, an individual has been subjected to mistreatment and abuse in their country of origin due to their political beliefs, religious affiliation, ethnicity, or gender. If your immigration case involves is political asylum, it is important to assess the extent and severity of your original trauma, whether you continue to suffer from psychological symptoms after your arrival in the U.S., and how long-lasting the psychological consequences could be.

Fee: $750

(3-4 week turn around) 

Expedite Fee: $150

VAWA (Violence Against Women Act)

The Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) provides immigration benefits for individuals (all genders) who have been physically and/or mentally abused by their U.S. citizen spouse.

For VAWA cases, a psychological evaluation can evaluate the extent of the spousal abuse and the emotional and psychological impact that the abuse had on you.

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Fee: $750

(3-4 week turn around) 

Expedite Fee: $150

U Visa

In a U visa case, a psychological evaluation is to evaluate the psychological effects of a serious crime. The goal of the psychological evaluation is to assess the extent of serious physical, mental, or emotional consequences of the experience.

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An applicant for a U Visa has to be willing to assist the police and/or District Attorney’s Office in the investigation and/or with the prosecution of the criminal.

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Fee: $750

(3-4 week turn around) 

Expedite Fee: $150