Immigration Psychological Evaluations

At MindWorks Psychological Services, we specialize in comprehensive, evidence-based immigration psychological evaluations. Each assessment is trauma-informed, culturally sensitive, and grounded in clinical science, designed to meet the highest professional and ethical standards while accurately documenting the emotional and psychological impact of your immigration experience.

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VAWA (Violence Against Women Act)

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Psychological evaluations for VAWA help document the emotional and psychological effects of abuse by a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident spouse or partner.

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  • Clients often report anxiety, depression, fear, shame, or low self-worth resulting from domestic violence or coercive control. Many worry about how to safely share their experiences and ensure their voice is heard in the immigration process.

  • During the evaluation, you’ll meet in a safe, confidential setting to discuss your history and experiences. The clinician will assess emotional impact, coping patterns, and symptoms to create a comprehensive report supporting your VAWA self-petition.

Hardship Waivers (I-601, I-601A)

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Hardship waiver evaluations help demonstrate the emotional, psychological, and financial hardship a qualifying relative would experience if a loved one were removed from the U.S.

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  • Relatives often experience chronic stress, anxiety, depression, or medical complications related to the potential separation. They may also fear losing emotional, financial, or caregiving stability.

  • The clinician will conduct interviews to understand family dynamics, health conditions, and emotional stressors. The final report provides evidence of the depth and severity of hardship to support your waiver application.

N-648 Disability Waivers

The N-648 evaluation documents medical or psychological conditions that prevent applicants from meeting English or civics testing requirements for U.S. citizenship.

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  • Applicants often experience memory loss, concentration issues, learning difficulties, or psychiatric symptoms that interfere with test performance. Many feel anxious or embarrassed about their limitations.

  • The clinician conducts a structured interview and cognitive or psychological screening to determine functional limitations. A completed N-648 form and detailed report are provided for submission with your naturalization application.

Cancellation of Removal

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These evaluations highlight the emotional and psychological consequences that deportation would have on U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident family members.

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  • Families often report fear of separation, financial instability, and emotional distress. Children may show signs of anxiety, depression, or behavioral changes related to uncertainty and loss.

  • The evaluation includes clinical interviews with family members and a review of relevant history. The report outlines the emotional and psychological impact of removal, emphasizing the hardship to U.S.-based relatives.

U-Visa & T-Visa

U-Visa and T-Visa evaluations support victims of crime or human trafficking by documenting trauma and its ongoing psychological effects.

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  • Survivors frequently experience posttraumatic stress, anxiety, hypervigilance, nightmares, and emotional numbness. They often fear not being believed or retraumatized during the process.

  • The clinician uses trauma-informed interviewing techniques to ensure comfort and safety. The report provides a clinically sound summary of the trauma’s emotional and functional impact for your legal team or immigration attorney.

Asylum

Asylum evaluations document the emotional and psychological impact of persecution, torture, or trauma experienced in one’s home country.

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  • Applicants often struggle with intrusive memories, nightmares, anxiety, depression, or guilt. They may fear returning home or find it difficult to discuss past trauma.

  • The clinician will gather a detailed history of your experiences and assess current symptoms in a culturally sensitive, supportive manner. The evaluation results in a trauma-informed report linking psychological symptoms to the documented persecution or harm.