Immigration Psychological Evaluations
Bilingual mental health evaluations for immigration cases, by a Certified Forensic Mental Health Evaluator.
Cases We Evaluate
Extreme Hardship Waivers
Documenting the psychological hardship a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident family member would suffer if the petitioner were denied or removed.
Asylum
Evaluating the psychological impact of persecution, trauma, and credible fear, with reports prepared for use in the asylum process.
U-Visa, T-Visa, and VAWA Petitions
Assessing the mental health effects of qualifying crimes, trafficking, or domestic abuse to support U-visa, T-visa, and Violence Against Women Act petitions.
Written Reports for the Case
Each evaluation concludes with a written report documenting the psychological factors relevant to the case, prepared for submission in the immigration process.
For Clients and Referring Attorneys
Handled with Sensitivity and Discretion
Evaluations are conducted for individuals in immigration proceedings and the attorneys representing them, with sensitivity to what people are being asked to recount.
Bilingual: English and Spanish
Dr. Aday conducts evaluations in both English and Spanish, so clients can share their experience fully in the language they are most comfortable in.
Certified Forensic Mental Health Evaluator (CFMHE)
Dr. Aday is a Certified Forensic Mental Health Evaluator, qualified to conduct the kind of evaluations attorneys and the immigration process rely on.
Working Directly with Attorneys
Dr. Aday works directly with immigration attorneys, providing timely, well-documented reports on the timeline the case requires. To refer a client, reach out to discuss the matter and timeline.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is an immigration psychological evaluation?
- It is a mental health evaluation that documents the psychological factors relevant to an immigration case, prepared for use in the immigration process.
- What types of immigration cases do you evaluate?
- Extreme hardship waivers, asylum, U-visa, T-visa, and VAWA petitions.
- Are evaluations available in Spanish?
- Yes. Dr. Aday conducts immigration evaluations in both English and Spanish.
- Do you work with immigration attorneys?
- Yes. Dr. Aday works directly with referring attorneys and provides reports suited to the case.
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Ready to Begin?
To request an immigration evaluation or refer a client, reach out to Dr. Aday.