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Psychological Evaluations

Immigrating to a new country and adapting to a new culture can be a very stressful experience. This stress can further compound when the immigrant and their family navigate the complex immigration process.

If your attorney has suggested obtaining a psychological hardship report, you have come to the right place. I have extensive experience working with individuals from diverse cultural and ethnic backgrounds and am very familiar with conducting these psychological assessments.

During the evaluation process, you can feel safe to discuss the painful experiences and the adverse effects that they have had on your life and emotional well-being. This process can be empowering and aid in the healing process, as well as help identify areas where you may need more emotional support.

I understand that each immigration case is unique, and I strive to approach every person and situation from an individual perspective.

What Is a Psychological Evaluation? 

As part of the immigration court process to determine lawful residency in the United States, a psychological evaluation is conducted.

This involves a comprehensive interview that lasts between 2 to 3 hours, where I will inquire about your immigration case, personal, marital, and family history, work and education history, legal history, and medical and psychiatric history. In some instances,

I may also speak with other individuals with relevant information for this evaluation. I aim to gain an understanding of any mental health concerns related to extreme immigration hardships.

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Psychometric Scales

As part of my evaluation of you, I may request that you participate in psychometric assessments. These may include questionnaires related to post-traumatic stress, assessments of your personality, measures of depression and anxiety, surveys on partner violence, health inventories, and potential malingering symptoms.