Immigration mental health evaluations provide concrete, expert-backed evidence of the emotional and psychological hardship that would result from deportation or separation. Research shows these evaluations can significantly impact the outcome of immigration cases.
- SPECIALTIES -
Extreme and Exceptional Hardship/Waivers (I-601) - Explains how the denial of a visa or adjustment of status would result in exceptional and extremely unusual hardship to a US citizen or lawful permanent resident family member.
Spousal Abuse - Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) - Provides protection and a path to independent legal status for foreign nationals who are survivors of physical or emotional abuse by their US citizen or lawful permanent resident spouse.
Political Asylum - Provides protection and a path to legal status for individuals who have faced or have a credible fear of facing severe persecution in their home country based on political opinions, activities, or affiliation. These applicants are fleeing life-threatening situations and violations of their fundamental rights.
U-Visas - Provides protection and a path to legal status for individuals who have been victims of specific crimes (human trafficking, domestic violence, sexual assault, etc) and cooperate with law enforcement authorities in the investigation and prosecution of those crimes. Returning to their home country may create further victimization.
Bottom Line: We recognize that this evaluation can be the make-or-break moment when it comes to keeping a family together or saving someone from a life-threatening situation.
JOCELYN COOPER, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor in VA (070100941) and Florida (TPMC2446)
Masters Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Over 10 years of experience providing mental health evaluations, complete with clinical assessments, diagnostics, and future recommendations, to clients with complex backgrounds
Formally trained in trauma-informed counseling techniques
Sensitive to cultural differences and issues of equity
WHAT TO EXPECT FROM YOUR REPORT
You will receive a comprehensive report detailing:
Your personal and family background. This information makes the decision maker for your case aware of your personal circumstances.
Your medical/psychiatric condition history and associated medications emphasize the type and level of care that you may need to manage your conditions. This may not be attainable in your home country.
Your current mental health state with a mental status evaluation and psychiatric assessment scales shows how this case and the upcoming life changes are impacting you now.
Any hardship factors alert the decision maker to the specifics in your life that would create problems for you if the case were rejected.
Diagnosis, if applicable, adds legitimacy and professional language to describe the impact of everything listed above on your mental and emotional experience.
Professional recommendations for support.
A review of scientific research and literature related to your case for supporting documentation.