Immigration Evaluation
As a daughter of an immigrant mother, I witnessed first-hand the many challenges that my mom faced when coming to this country with minimal support as well as having to endure the hardships of learning the process of obtaining legal citizenship.
As a bilingual therapist, I have many years of experience working with clients in therapy who have experienced many emotional and financial struggles related to their immigration journey in addition to receiving training on conducting immigration evaluations. As a human, I understand that navigating the path towards ensuring legal status can feel overwhelming and daunting which is why my goal is to ensure that your immigrations evaluation is treated with compassion, professionalism and cultural humility.
I offer immigration evaluations for the following circumstances:
U-Visa
Violence Against Women Act
Extreme Hardship
T-Visa
Asylum
The Process
Please note that while a psychological immigration evaluation is an important step in obtaining legal status in the US, it does not guarantee success as the ultimate decision falls on numerous factors. However, these evaluations can help a court determine whether an individual and/or their family can lawfully remain in the U.S, therefore finding a therapist who can conduct a comprehensive and thoughtful evaluation is very important.
**Please note that Expedited Services not available at this time
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I will meet with you either in person or via telehealth to conduct a very detailed and thorough assessment of your family history, work history, and medical and psychiatric history. family history, work history, and medical and psychiatric history. This process takes about 2-3 sessions and can last anywhere between 90 minutes-120 minutes.
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Please note that this report may include diagnostic information including Depression, Anxiety, etc as part of my assessment. I can discuss this further with you as to why diagnostic information needs to be mentioned in the report should you have any questions.
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Before finalizing my assessment, I may consult with your attorney if I need additional information about your background to ensure that my assessment has covered everything that I need.
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Once my assessment is complete, the report will be ready within 10-14 business days and I will then send a copy for you to review, and I will do revisions as appropriate within the allocated timeframe. After you approve the Immigration Psychological Report, I will send a copy to your lawyer.
Rates
$900 - $1,350 based on hourly rate of $450
Prices based on :
Interview: Two separate 90 -120 minute sessions.
Assessment Write-Up and preparation for attorney, evaluation tools and consultation with attorney.
Court testimony additional fee of $200.
FAQs
How much does an immigration evaluation cost?
My price range starts at $450 per hour which consists of two or three separate 90-120 minute interviews depending on the complexity of the case. Payment plans are available however a deposit of $300 is required prior to our first interview to secure your evaluation process. In addition, Please note that my court testimony fee is $200.
Can you handle urgent cases or expedited evaluations?
At this time, I am unable to accommodate an urgent or expedited evaluation.
What documentation do I need to bring for the immigration evaluation appointment?
The specific documentation may vary based on the type of evaluation, however, it's generally helpful to bring any relevant documents for your situation, such as medical records, legal paperwork, or other evidence related to your case. During the initial consultation call, I will guide you on the necessary documentation needed for your specific immigration evaluation case.
Will my information be kept confidential?
Yes, Nuevos Caminos Therapy adheres to strict confidentiality and ethical standards based on licensing board regulations. Your personal and sensitive information will be handled with the utmost care and privacy in accordance with ethical and privacy guidelines.
Do you offer reduced fee for evaluations?
Depending on the type of evaluation, I may be able to accommodate a reduced fee. Please ask during our consultation call.