Mental Prosperity Counseling
Immigration
Evaluations
Compassionate psychological evaluations to support your immigration case
A clinical evaluation may be used by your attorney to support your case and move you forward with your immigration proceedings. A psychological evaluation documents the emotional and psychological impact of your experiences, but no evaluator can guarantee the outcome of your case.
Reports range from 5 to 20+ pages depending on case circumstances. Evaluations are available in English and Spanish, in person at our Corona office for clients across the Inland Empire or by secure telehealth for clients who live in California. All other languages require an interpreter provided by the client.
depending on need
telehealth available
for an additional fee
Evaluations Offered
We provide psychological evaluations for the following immigration case types
U-Visa Evaluation
For victims of qualifying crimes committed in the United States who have suffered mental or physical abuse and have assisted law enforcement.
VAWA Evaluation
Violence Against Women Act evaluations supporting survivors of abuse. Applies to both men and women regardless of immigration status.
T-Visa Evaluation
Immigration relief evaluations for survivors of human trafficking who have complied with reasonable requests for assistance from law enforcement.
Extreme Hardship and Asylum
Psychological evaluations documenting emotional and psychological impact for hardship waivers and asylum claims based on fear of persecution.
Evaluation Fees
Our standard evaluation fee is $900. Fees may vary for cases involving multiple evaluation types or exceptional complexity. A fee estimate will always be provided before services begin.
Get in Touch
Ready to move forward or have questions about the evaluation process? Complete the form below and a member of our team will be in touch to discuss your case and next steps.
All inquiries are confidential.
Immigration Evaluation FAQ
Common questions from people considering an evaluation
Do I need a psychological evaluation for my U visa?
Feeling unsure about what your case requires is completely understandable. Whether a psychological evaluation is needed, or would be helpful, depends on the details of your case, and that is a legal question your immigration attorney is best able to answer. An evaluation may be used by your attorney to document the emotional and psychological impact of what you have experienced. If your attorney recommends one, our team can talk with you about next steps.
Will I have to talk about what happened to me?
It is completely normal to feel nervous about this. The evaluation does involve talking about your experiences and how they have affected you, since that is what the report describes. Our clinicians are trauma-informed and approach these conversations with care, respect, and attention to how you are feeling. You can let the evaluator know if you need a pause at any point.
What if I get emotional or can't remember everything?
Feeling emotional during the evaluation is very common, and it is okay. Painful experiences can bring up strong feelings, and memories of stressful events can feel unclear, out of order, or incomplete. You are simply asked to share what you can, as honestly as you can. The evaluator understands that stress and difficult experiences can affect both memory and emotions.
I'm nervous about sharing personal details. Who will see my evaluation?
It is natural to feel protective of your story, especially when so much feels uncertain. The information you share is used to prepare a written report for your immigration case, and all inquiries to our office are confidential. Your immigration attorney is the best person to explain how the report will be submitted and who will review it. If you have privacy questions before you begin, our team is glad to talk them through with you.
What happens during an immigration psychological evaluation?
During the evaluation, you meet with a clinician who asks about your background, your experiences, and how those experiences have affected your emotional well-being and daily life. The clinician then prepares a written report, which ranges from 5 to 20+ pages depending on the case, for your attorney to use. Evaluations can take place at our Corona office or by secure telehealth for clients who live in California. Questions about how the report fits into your legal case are best answered by your immigration attorney.
Have a question we did not cover? Use the form above or call us at (909) 835-9366.