Mental Health Evaluations for Immigration Cases
A mental health evaluation for an immigration case is:
An objective assessment that is conducted by a licensed mental health professional for an individual undergoing immigration proceedings. The assessment report is utilized to help decide an individual's immigration status in the U.S. The licensed mental health professional conducting the assessment does not guarantee an individual's immigration case (visa or waiver) will be granted.
Types of Mental Health Evaluations
- Asylum Cases (No oral testimony)
- Extreme Hardship Cases
- Cancellation of Removal Cases
- VAWA (Violence Against Women Act) Cases
- U-Visa Cases
- T-Visa Cases
Information to provide the therapist before your first appointment:
- Immigration attorney's name and contact information
If applicable:
- Primary doctor's name and contact information
- Psychiatrist's name and contact information
- Names of all medications and dosages being taken
- List of any medical conditions
- Police report
Payment
Cash/Credit Cards/Debit Cards are accepted.
At this time, personal checks or money orders are not accepted.
Fees
The fee for the evaluation includes the written report, as well as the time spent with you in interviewing sessions.
There's a $100.00 USD non-refundable scheduling fee.
You can choose to pay the outstanding fee of $1100.00 upfront at the time of the first evaluation appointment or you can choose the following payment plan in two appointments:
First Evaluation Appointment $550.00
Second Evaluation Appointment $550.00
Fees are payable in full or in accordance with the payment plan set above.
If the evaluation is time-sensitive, there is subject to an expedited fee of an additional $500.00.