FAQ

What is an Immigration Mental Health Evaluation?

An immigration mental health evaluation is a professional assessment of the mental health of individuals seeking to adjust their immigration status or that of a family member. It is often used by courts to decide whether someone should remain in the country, with decisions on appropriate accommodations based on the evaluation's findings.

There are two main types of immigration evaluations:

- Non-Trauma Related Evaluations: For cases like I-601 waivers and cancellation of removal.

- Trauma-Related Evaluations: For cases involving trauma, such as U-Visa, T-Visa, VAWA, and asylum.

Why are evaluations helpful?

An evaluation can play a crucial role in your immigration case, sometimes being the deciding factor in whether your petition is approved.

Evaluations can:

- Document the impact of trauma you have endured

- Record the psychological effects of abuse or criminal acts

- Reveal the psychological distress and challenges of deporting a loved one

- Provide insight into your mental state and your ability to represent yourself in immigration court

According to a 2021 study, cases with an evaluation, especially asylum cases, had an approval rate of 81.6%, significantly higher than the national asylum grant rate of 42.4%. This research indicates that having a psychological evaluation as part of your evidence made cases twice as likely to be approved.

What areas do you service?

By utilizing Telehealth technology we are able to provide our services to anyone in the state of Texas.

How long are the evaluations?

The evaluations are one 2 hour therapy sessions, excluding VAWAs which are broken up into 2 or 3 appointments, depending on client preference, for 3 hours total.

How quickly do I get my evaluation?

The report should take 1-2 week for delivery, based on the complexity of the case. An expedited fee can be paid to receive your report sooner.