Immigration Evaluations

Trying to change your immigration status or arriving in the United States as a refugee can be a very stressful life experience. Whether you are worried about a family member facing deportation, or you are a victim of abuse, no matter your situation, The Psy Center is here to empower you while you navigate a way to legally live in the United States.

The Psy Center strives to serve individuals with different language backgrounds and limited English proficiency. The Psy Center believes in equitable practices for delivering psychological services and conducting psychological evaluations. Dr. Chavez utilizes psychological evaluations to obtain objective, factual evidence of how your mental health is impacted by your unique circumstances.

The Psy Center is dedicated to conducting thorough evaluations that meet the specific requirements of immigration proceedings, while also honoring the diverse backgrounds and experiences of our clients. Dr. Chavez believes that every individual deserves to be heard and understood, and she approaches each evaluation with empathy and respect.

Whether you are seeking support for asylum claims, waivers, or other immigration-related matters, The Psy Center is here to help. Our commitment is to provide accurate assessments that not only fulfill legal requirements but also reflect the emotional and psychological aspects of your journey.

Explore our services to learn more about how we can assist you during this critical time. The Psy Center is here to support you every step of the way.

What is an Immigration Psychological Evaluation?

A psychological evaluation adds a remarkable value to an immigration case. This type of evaluation can assist immigration courts to determine a person’s eligibility to legally remain in the U.S. The evaluation consists of questions regarding relevant information to your case such as your immigration status, medical and/or mental health history, work history, and personal/family history. The findings of the evaluation are documented in a comprehensive written report that your attorney can use to support your case and positively impact your immigration proceedings.

Immigration evaluations are performed by Spanish-English Bilingual Psychologists (English/Spanish). Interpreter services are available for other languages.

Immigration evaluations are available in-person or virtually through our Telehealth platform.

Immigration-Related Telehealth Psychological Evaluations

As a member of PSYPACT, Dr. Elizeth J. Chavez provides N-648 evaluations, VAWA self-petitioner assessments, and asylum petition evaluations via telehealth across the United States in the following states: AL, AZ, AR, CO, CNMI, CT, DE, DC, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, ME, MD, MI, MN, MO, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NC, ND, OH, OK, PA, RI, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WV, WI, and WY.

Immigration Evaluation Fees:

The fees of  immigration evaluations range depending on complexity. If you need your report sooner additional costs may apply. 

The Psy Center offers the following immigration evaluations.

TYPE OF EVALUATION	DESCRIPTION	HOW CAN PSYCHOLOGICAL EVALUATION BE HELPFUL?
Cancellation of Removal	An evaluation for individuals who are in the process of removal proceedings who seek relief from the immigration court.	In deportation proceedings, the evaluation can provide supporting evidence of the emotional, mental health, and extreme hardships caused or exacerbated by deportation to the individuals and their family.
Hardship waivers (601 & 601A)	An evaluation for individuals seeking waivers on grounds of inadmissibility. They focus on hardship to qualifying family members who are U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents.	The evaluation can provide clear    documentation of your situation and the hardship caused by an applicant’s removal from the U.S. to qualifying family member who is a citizen or lawful permanent resident. If the hardship includes mental health concerns, an evaluation helps to describe how the separation impacts mental health.
Asylum	An evaluation for individuals who suffered persecution or have a well-founded fear of future persecution in their country of origin.	The evaluation can document the persecution or suffering you experienced prior to arriving to the U.S. and/or the reason for fearing future persecution in your home country. It can also document reasons for failing to apply within the one-year timeframe of arriving to the U.S.
Violence Against Women Act (VAWA)	An evaluation for individuals (women, men, or children) who have experienced physical or sexual abuse, non-violent acts, or threats of violence from a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident (LPR) and who are dependent on their abuser to apply for immigration status.	The evaluation can document evidence to demonstrate battery and extreme cruelty, and the psychological and emotional hardship experienced.
U Visa	An evaluation for individuals who have been a victim of a qualifying crime within the U.S., who suffered substantial mental or physical abuse, and who cooperated with law enforcement.	The evaluation can provide an objective assessment of the mental and emotional hardship from the abuse.
T Visa	The evaluation for victims of a severe form of trafficking and who cooperated with law enforcement in the detection, investigation, or prosecution of human trafficking.	The evaluation assesses the applicant’s mental state and the mental and emotional impact of the trafficking.
Medical Certification for Disability Exceptions (N-648)	An evaluation for individuals who are applying for U.S. citizenship and need to request an exception to the English and civics testing requirements for naturalization due to a physical, developmental, or mental impairment.	The evaluation assesses how an individual’s mental or developmental disability or physical impairment impacts their ability to learn English and U.S. civics. The evaluation can help an applicant obtain a Citizenship Examination Waiver that excepts them from taking the citizenship test as part of the naturalization process.

Attorney Inquiries:

Dr. Chavez collaborates with attorneys, courts, and government agencies. If you are interested in hiring services for your immigration cases, please contact us.