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.

