Immigration Evaluation

Immigration evaluations and support for those pursuing immigration status in the United States under VAWA, U Visas, T Visas, or the Hardship Waiver.

We have over 15 years of experience with comprehensive immigration evaluations to support your immigration process.

The immigration process is a complicated one, and when your immigration case is making use of the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), U visas, T visas, or hardship waivers, it can be even more complex.

We have an experienced mental health evaluator team for immigration cases under VAWA, U visas, T visas, and hardship waivers, and we are humbled to offer our evaluation services to help you through this challenging process.

Understanding VAWA, U Visas, T Visas & Hardship Waivers

Hardship Waivers

If you or a loved one are facing potential separation due to immigration status, a psychosocial hardship evaluation can strengthen your case. This assessment documents the emotional, psychological, and financial hardships that a U.S. citizen or legal resident would experience if their loved one were removed from the country. Cases: I-601 & I-601A waiver applications. The purpose is to demonstrates the severe hardship to a qualifying relative.

VAWA

The Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) is a U.S. federal law established to protect victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking. It makes it possible for eligible non-citizen spouses, children, and parents of U.S. citizens to self-petition for lawful permanent residency without the knowledge or assistance of their abusive U.S. citizen or permanent resident family member.

The goal of using VAWA in immigration cases is to make sure eligible non-citizens who are dependent on a U.S. Citizen or permanent resident for their immigration status don’t have to suffer abuse to continue to maintain their lawful residency in the U.S.

U Visas

The U visa is a nonimmigrant entry status set aside for individuals who are admissible to the United States and have been harmed by qualifying criminal activity, have information about criminal activity, have suffered physical or mental abuse because of criminal activity, and/or have been helpful to law enforcement in the prosecution of a crime.

Congress created the U visa from the Victims of Trafficking and Violence Protection Act of 2000 to help those hurt by certain crimes stay safe and to help law enforcement prosecute those same crimes.

T Visas

T visas, or T nonimmigrant status, are limited-term (up to 4 years) immigration benefits to help people who have been harmed by severe forms of human trafficking. T visa applicants must comply with requests for help in detecting, investigating, or prosecuting human trafficking, though there are some exceptions and exemptions.

Congress created the T visa from the Victims of Trafficking and Violence Protection Act of 2000, hoping to help those harmed by human trafficking stay safe and to help law enforcement end human trafficking operations.

The Immigration Evaluation Process

  • We believe that everyone deserves access to support with immigration cases, and we offer flexible payment options to help make evaluations more accessible. Contact us to discuss pricing, sliding scale options, or payment plans.

  • We offer both in-person and secure telehealth evaluations to accommodate clients across the U.S. Our goal is to make the process as convenient, private, and stress-free as possible, no matter where you are.

  • After determining that an evaluation is appropriate, we typically gather all necessary information in one 2-3 hour appointment. If needed, we can schedule an additional session to ensure thorough coverage. This session is a space for you to share your experiences, provide relevant background information, and discuss the hardships faced as a result of domestic violence, labor abuse, or other qualifying circumstances.

    Our role in this appointment is to listen with empathy and non-judgment, ask you clarifying questions, and help you feel comfortable sharing by creating a safe and supportive environment throughout the process.

  • After your evaluation sessions, we will carefully review the information provided and put together a comprehensive written report. It typically takes me 7-10 business days to complete the report.

    This report typically consists of 10-25 pages and includes an overview of the steps you have gone through in the evaluation process, a detailed summary of your experiences, and the impact of the abuse or hardships on your mental health and well-being. We will also include the impacts on other individuals who are involved in your particular case if appropriate. We will also include any other relevant information required for your immigration case.