IMMIGRATION PSYCHOLOGICAL EVALUATION
Our Specialty. Done Right.
Our evaluations can change the outcome of your case
Asylum applications with physical or psychological evaluations from professionals have an extraordinarily high rate of approval — 89%, according to one study, far higher than the 37% normal rate. Source
Type of Cases We Work With
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For extreme hardship waivers or cancellation of removal cases, a psychological evaluation can be a powerful piece of evidence to show that a relative would suffer extreme hardship if they were separated from the applicant or if the relative leaves the US and relocates to another country to remain with the applicant.
It’s important to remember that deportation will cause hardship to the family (e.g. spouse, children, or parents) rather than to the individual that may be deported.scription text goes here
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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. We have extensive experience in trauma survivors, and most of all we want you to feel safe, understood, and know that you'll never have to explain your feelings or feel embarrassed to tell us your story.
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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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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.
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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In a T visa case, an evaluation assesses the psychological and emotional effects of having been a victim of human trafficking. A psychological evaluation can be helpful in highlighting specific hardship issues related to the case, such as mental health consequences of the physical or sexual abuse they endured while they were being trafficked.
It is also not uncommon for individuals to develop depressive disorders or Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder as a result of their experiences.
What Makes Us Different
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Immigration Evaluations Are Our Only Focus
Immigration evaluations are all we do, and we do them well.
Our evaluator has independently completed over 400 immigration psychological evaluations and has supervised hundreds more, with involvement in nearly 1,000 immigration-related evaluations overall, including VAWA, extremehardship waivers, U-Visa, and asylum evaluations.
Because of the high volume and complexity of our work, and our ongoing collaboration with immigration attorneys, we stay up to date with current USCIS policies, adjudicatory trends, and evidentiary expectations. Our evaluations are continuously informed by real-time attorney feedback, professional training, and evolving practice standards.
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Mental Health Expertise with Real Legal Understanding
We are not only mental health professionals, we also understand how immigration cases are evaluated. Our work is grounded in extensive trauma-focused experience, including domestic violence, abuse, and trauma, while also reflecting a clear, practical understanding of immigration law and USCIS standards.
We regularly work with individuals and families from diverse cultural, national, and linguistic backgrounds, and approach each case with cultural awareness, clinical care, and respect for the client’s lived experience.
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Detailed, USCIS-Ready Reports Attorneys Trust
Our evaluations are not generic reports. Each report is carefully prepared to address the USCIS factors most relevant to the individual case, and typically ranges from 20–30 pages.
It is not uncommon for clients to come to us after completing an evaluation elsewhere that was too brief or lacked key details, sometimes resulting in a RFE. Because we understand USCIS-specific requirements and common adjudicatory concerns, our evaluations are clear, well-supported, and legally relevant.
Our work is trusted by immigration attorneys nationwide, and we continue to receive strong referrals and positive feedback from both attorneys and clients.
Who We Work With
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Immigration Clients
If your attorney suggested that you obtain a report of a psychological evaluation, you’ve come to the right place.
We specialized in providing psychological evaluations which have been found helpful by attorneys in and outside of Chicagoland.
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Attorneys
We are mental health clinicians who knows what USCIS is looking for and can provide a thorough evaluation that looks into your client’s whole immigration story. Factors such as native country conditions, their relationships, health, and medical conditions, and more while translating clinical terms into accessible conclusions judges are looking for.
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