Immigration evaluations
Cancellation of removal psychological evaluations
Cancellation of removal
What this evaluation is for
Cancellation of removal lets an immigration judge allow some people in removal proceedings to stay in the United States. For a person who is not a permanent resident, one requirement is showing that removal would cause "exceptional and extremely unusual hardship" to a U.S. citizen or permanent-resident spouse, parent or child.
That is a high standard. A psychological evaluation documents the family member's mental health and what the person's removal would mean for them in concrete terms.
Who it is for
- U.S. citizen and permanent-resident spouses, parents and children of the respondent
- Attorneys preparing a cancellation case for immigration court
What the evaluation covers
- Clinical interviews with the qualifying relatives
- Each relative's current symptoms and mental health history
- The family's dependence on the respondent, emotionally and practically
- The likely psychological effect of the respondent's removal
How it works
Four steps
01
Initial consultation call
We talk through the case, the type of evaluation, and your timeline, and make sure it is a good fit.
02
Clinical interview
A thorough interview by video or in person, in a setting where you can tell your story at your own pace.
03
Psychological assessment
Standardized and validated instruments to objectively document your psychological functioning.
04
Written report
A clear, carefully documented report for you and your attorney to submit with your case.
Attorneys are welcome to get in touch about a client’s case.
Questions
Common questions
Can children be evaluated?
Children are often the qualifying relatives in these cases. How their hardship is documented is something to talk through during the initial consultation call.
Related
Other immigration evaluations
Every person has the right to happiness and fulfillment
Sometimes, we just need a little support, encouragement, empowerment, and accountability to reach our goals.
Take the first step
- There are evidence-based treatments for what you're experiencing.
- There are thorough and culturally competent psychological evaluations for your immigration/asylum concerns.
- There is support to help you work toward the future you envision.
- There is hope and things can change.