Immigration Evaluations
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IMMigration Evaluation?
An immigration evaluation is a mental health assessment completed by a licensed clinician to support an immigration legal case. I provide these evaluations virtually for clients in NJ and conduct a comprehensive clinical interview that includes a review of mental health history and a DSM-5 diagnosis when applicable. The evaluation explores emotional stability, coping skills, trauma history, and how past or current immigration-related stressors impact daily functioning and overall psychological wellbeing.
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VAWA Evaluations
- A VAWA evaluation is a mental health assessment used in immigration cases under the Violence Against Women Act. VAWA allows individuals who have experienced domestic violence, including men, to apply for immigration benefits without the knowledge or cooperation of an abusive U.S. citizen or permanent resident spouse, parent, or child. During the evaluation, I assess the emotional, psychological, physical, and financial impact of the abuse and how it has affected overall wellbeing and daily functioning.
T-VISA Evaluations
- A U-Visa evaluation is a mental health assessment used in immigration cases for individuals who have been victims of serious crimes, such as domestic violence, sexual assault, or physical assault. The U-Visa is designed to protect victims who cooperate with law enforcement during the investigation of criminal activity. This evaluation helps document the emotional, psychological, physical, and financial impact of the crime, including any lasting effects on mental health and daily functioning.
U-Visa Evaluations
- A T-Visa evaluation is a mental health assessment used in immigration cases for individuals who have experienced human trafficking. The T-Visa allows victims of trafficking to remain in the United States when they are able to assist law enforcement with the investigation or prosecution of the crime. During the evaluation, I assess the psychological, emotional, physical, and financial impact of the trafficking experience and how it has affected overall wellbeing and daily functioning.
Extreme Hardship
- An extreme hardship evaluation is a mental health assessment used in immigration cases where a waiver is requested due to the hardship a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident would experience if their non-citizen family member were deported or required to leave the country. The evaluation focuses on the emotional, psychological, physical, financial, and educational impact that separation or relocation would cause. This process helps clearly document the level of hardship in a supportive and clinically appropriate way to strengthen the immigration case.
asylum evaluations
- An asylum evaluation is a mental health assessment used in immigration cases for individuals seeking protection in the United States due to past persecution or a fear of future persecution in their country of origin. This can be related to race, religion, nationality, political beliefs, or membership in a particular social group, and the asylum application is typically filed with an attorney within one year of arriving in the U.S. During the evaluation, I assess the psychological, emotional, and physical effects of these experiences and how persecution has impacted overall wellbeing and daily functioning.
What I need to know
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HOw long does the evaluation process take?
The evaluation will be split into 2 sessions, each lasting about 1.5 hours. After the sessions are completed, I prepare a detailed written report, which is typically finished within 3-4 weeks.
will you collaborate with my attorney?
How do i get started?
First, you’ll book a free 15-minute phone consultation (click button) so we can make sure my services are a good fit for your case and I can answer any initial questions. If we move forward, we’ll schedule your first appointment virtually.
Yes! With your consent, I regularly work with your attorney to make sure the evaluation clearly supports your immigration case.
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what language will the evaluation be in?
I offer evaluations in English and Spanish.
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What is the cost for an evaluation?
The total cost of the evaluation is $895. This includes the two appointments and the written report (approximately 10-20 pages). If your report must be completed in less than 3 weeks, there is an additional rush fee of $200.
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