Immigration Psychological Evaluations Across All PSYPACT States

MindWorks Psychological Services offers comprehensive immigration psychological evaluations for clients located in any PSYPACT-participating state. Evaluations are completed through secure telehealth by Dr. Mary Lou Ancheta, PsyD, who is licensed in Nevada, Iowa, and authorized to practice in every PSYPACT state.

We provide clinically thorough, attorney-trusted evaluations for hardship waivers, VAWA, asylum, U-Visa, T-Visa, and N-648 disability waivers. Interpreter support is available for clients who prefer services in their native language.

What Is PSYPACT and Why Does It Matter?

PSYPACT is an interstate agreement that allows licensed psychologists like Dr. Ancheta to provide telehealth services across participating states without needing additional licenses.

This means clients and attorneys across the U.S. can access:

  • Faster appointment availability

  • Specialized immigration evaluations

  • Clinically accurate, USCIS-aligned reports

  • Trauma-informed and culturally-responsive care

  • A provider who is recognized in all PSYPACT states

Hardship Waiver (I-601 / I-601A) Evaluations Across PSYPACT

Clients across all PSYPACT states can complete Hardship Waiver evaluations through secure telehealth.
Evaluations document:

  • Emotional and psychological hardship

  • Mental health vulnerabilities

  • Family and caregiving responsibilities

  • Financial or medical hardship

  • Cultural or language barriers

  • Impact of relocation or separation

Reports are clinically detailed to meet USCIS standards.

VAWA Immigration Psychological Evaluations

VAWA evaluations conducted via telehealth document trauma symptoms related to:

  • Emotional abuse

  • Coercive control

  • Physical violence

  • Psychological manipulation

Reports include diagnostic impressions and trauma-related findings that support VAWA self-petition cases.

Asylum Psychological Evaluations

Asylum evaluations across PSYPACT states document:

  • Trauma associated with persecution

  • Violence, threats, or displacement

  • PTSD symptoms (intrusions, nightmares, avoidance)

  • Emotional and functional impact

Reports provide strong clinical support for humanitarian protection.

U-Visa and T-Visa Psychological Evaluations

We offer nationwide telehealth evaluations for:

U-Visa applicants

Documenting trauma from qualifying crimes such as assault, domestic violence, or threats.

T-Visa applicants

Documenting psychological effects of human trafficking, coercion, fear, and loss of safety.

All evaluations are trauma-informed and clinically supported.

N-648 Disability Waiver Evaluations

Clients across PSYPACT states can complete N-648 evaluations for medical or mental health conditions that prevent participation in the naturalization exam.

Assessments include:

  • Psychiatric symptoms

  • Cognitive limitations

  • Neurological or medical impairments

  • Functional barriers

  • USCIS-compliant documentation

PSYPACT States Served

Immigration psychological evaluations are available across all PSYPACT states, including:

Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.

Why Clients Nationwide Choose MindWorksClients and attorneys across the country choose us because we offer:

  • Specialized immigration evaluation expertise

  • Fast, attorney-trusted reports

  • Secure HIPAA-compliant telehealth

  • Interpreter availability

  • Trauma-informed care

  • Culturally sensitive approaches

  • Clear communication and professional collaboration

  • National reach through PSYPACT authorization

Schedule a PSYPACT Immigration Psychological Evaluation

To schedule an immigration psychological evaluation in any PSYPACT state, contact:

MindWorks Psychological Services
Dr. Mary Lou Ancheta, PsyD — Clinical Psychologist
Alexus Higa, LCSW — Immigration Psychological Evaluator (California clients)

Serving all PSYPACT states, Nevada, and California.