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Tests & Evaluations
Immigration Evaluation
Immigration Evaluation
An immigration evaluation is a mental health assessment that will be used by an immigration court to determine whether you can legally remain in the United States. It is conducted by a licensed mental health professional and sent to your attorney. An effective immigration evaluation often addresses the psychological aspects of various legal points and expands beyond what is covered in clinical assessments.
The immigration evaluation includes in-depth interviews that occur over the course of three to four meetings. You will be asked questions regarding your personal and family history, work history, medical and psychiatric history, and immigration status as they pertain to the case.
Immigration Evaluation Types
Extreme Hardship Waivers
For qualifying family members of applicants seeking waivers of ground admissibility.
Domestic Violence Cases
For undocumented immigrants who have been abused by their US citizen spouse.
Asylum/U-Visa Cases
For victims of persecution in their home country or a qualifying crime within the United States.
T-Visa Evaluations
For anyone who has been a victim of forced labor, labor trafficking, or sex trafficking.
Services Under Immigration:
Good Faith Marriage
The Good Faith Marriage Visa, also known as the Spousal Visa or CR1 Visa, is a significant pathway for foreign nationals who are genuinely married to U.S. citizens to obtain legal immigration status. If you believe you and your spouse meet eligibility requirements for this visa, our experienced immigration team is here to help you with a comprehensive evaluation to assess your eligibility and guide you through the application process.
Purpose
People seek to obtain a Good Faith Marriage Visa to achieve legal immigration status in the United States based on their genuine marriage to a U.S. citizen. This visa offers an opportunity for foreign nationals to join their spouses and build a life together in the United States.
Our Evaluation Process
- Initial consultation: We begin with an initial consultation where we listen to your unique situation, learn about your marriage, and gather relevant information about both spouses.
- Eligibility Assessment: Our immigration experts carefully review the details of your marriage to determine if it meets the requirements for the Good Faith Marriage Visa.
- Document Review: We analyze the documents you provide to support your marriage, ensuring they are accurate, complete, and compelling.
- Customized Advice: Based on your evaluation, we provide you with personalized advice and recommendations, outlining the best course of action for your specific situation.
T-Visa
We are advocates of justice. As social or human service providers whose main goal is to improve our patient's mental health, we feel an obligation to support human trafficking victims. Under the Trafficking Victims Protection Act (TVPA) of 2000, the U.S. government provides relief to victims of human trafficking and allows them to remain in the United States to assist in the investigations or prosecutions of human trafficking violators.
Severe Form of Trafficking
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration services defines "severe form of trafficking in persons" as follows:
- Sex Trafficking: When someone recruits, harbors, transports, provides, solicits, patronizes, or obtains a person for the purpose of a commercial sex act.
- Labor Trafficking: When someone recruits, harbors, transports, provides, or obtains a person for labor or services through the use of force, fraud, or coercion.
Psychological Factors
Many victims of human trafficking develop mental health symptoms, such as depression, anxiety, or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). A psychological evaluation can help create a case on how the crime mentally impacted the victim and how they will endure unusual severe harm if they were deported from the U.S.
U-Visa
We advocate for human rights and feel an obligation to support victims of crime. Under the Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) of 1984, the U.S. government provides support to victims of qualifying crimes and allows them to remain in the United States for up to four years to investigate or prosecute crime perpetrators.
Qualifying Criminal Activity
- Abduction
- Abusive Sexual Contact
- Blackmail
- Domestic Violence
- Extortion
- False Imprisonment
- Felonious Assault
- Fraud in Foreign Labor
- Hostage
- Incest
- Involuntary Servitude
- Kidnapping
- Manslaughter
- Murder
- Obstruction of Justice
- Peonage
- Perjury
- Prostitution
- Rape
- Sexual Assault
- Sexual Exploitation
- Stalking
- Torture
- Trafficking
Psychological Factor
Many victims of crime develop mental health symptoms, such as depression, anxiety, or post-traumatic stress (PTSD). A psychological evaluation can help create a case on how the crime mentally impacted the victim and how they will endure unusual or severe harm if they were deported from the U.S.
Extreme Hardship
If you are facing potential deportation or removal and believe that returning to your home country would result in extreme hardship for you and your family, our experienced immigration team is here to help. Our Immigration Extreme Hardship Evaluation is a critical step in presenting a strong case to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).
Purpose
An Extreme Hardship Evaluation involves a comprehensive assessment of your unique circumstances to determine if there are exceptional and compelling reasons for you to be granted relief from deportation or removal. It focuses on the impact that your removal would have on your qualifying relatives who are U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents.
About the Evaluation
- Initial Consultation: We begin with an in-depth consultation to understand your situation and gather relevant information.
- Identify Qualifying Relatives: Our immigration experts will work with you to identify qualified relatives.
- Evaluation of Hardship Factors: We assess various hardship factors, including financial, medical, educational, and emotional hardships.
- Customized Documentation: Based on our evaluation, we assist you in gathering the necessary documentation and evidence.
- Persuasive Argumentation: Our experienced attorneys craft a compelling argument that highlights the extreme hardship.
Violence Against Women Act (VAWA)
The Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) provides crucial protections and pathways for immigrant victims of domestic violence, abuse, or cruelty. If you are facing such hardship and seeking relief and protection in the United States, our experienced immigration team is here to help you understand your eligibility and guide you through the VAWA immigration evaluation process.
Purpose
Our VAWA Immigration Evaluation is a comprehensive assessment designed to determine if you meet the eligibility criteria for immigration relief under VAWA provisions. We understand the unique challenges and vulnerabilities faced by immigrant survivors of abuse.
About the Evaluation
- Initial Consultation: We start with a confidential consultation, during which we listen to your story and gather relevant information.
- Evidence Collection: Our compassionate immigration experts will guide you through the process of collecting necessary evidence.
- Hardship Assessment: We assess the extreme hardships you may face if forced to return to your home country.
- Personalized Guidance: Based on your evaluation, we provide personalized guidance on your eligibility and options under VAWA.
If you are an immigrant survivor of domestic violence, abuse, or cruelty, we invite you to schedule a VAWA Immigration Evaluation with our caring team. Let us help you take the first step toward safety, protection, and a brighter future in the United States.
Immigration Asylum
Asylum is a crucial protection offered to individuals fleeing persecution in their home country due to race, religion, nationality, political opinion, or membership in a particular group. If you are seeking asylum in the United States, our immigration team is here to help you understand the asylum process and guide you through the asylum evaluation to strengthen your case for protection.
About the Evaluation
- Initial Consultation: We begin with an initial consultation to learn about your situation and hear your story.
- Gathering Evidence: Our compassionate immigration experts will guide you through the process of collecting essential evidence.
- Hardship Assessment: We assess the potential harm you may face if you are forced to return to your home country.
- Legal Analysis: In our evaluation, we provide legal analysis of your claim, helping you understand the strength of your case.
If you are seeking asylum in the United States, we invite you to schedule an Immigration Asylum Evaluation with our caring team. Let us help you navigate the process and take the first step toward safety, protection, and a hopeful future in the United States.