Hardship Evaluation

When an individual faces deportation, there is significant emotional and psychological hardship on them, as well as on their family (spouse, children, parents, etc).  An evaluation is completed to document and explain this hardship to immigration professionals. These interviews, and following report, explore the aspects such as difficulties that finances, physical health, employment, and interpersonal relationships have on the mental/emotional health of the immigrant facing deportation and/or the person's significant other or parent.  The interviews and report further explore the mental/emotional health of the immigrant, should that person be deported, as well as the mental/emotional health of the family (partner, child, parent, etc.) should they choose to return with the immigrant to their home country or remain here in the United States separated from that person. The evaluation consists of a clinical interview and objective mental health test to produce evidence to support petition.

Asylum and Psychological Evaluations

Individuals who are seeking asylum in the United States often experience trauma symptoms that make daily task of living difficult. An evaluation is completed to document and explain trauma and mental health issues to immigration professionals. Asylum cases explore the clients history of vulnerabilities related to abuse, violence, and other traumas as well as ongoing threats. This history is used to explain current life difficulties and what is needed for support.