Immigration Evaluations
What are they?
An immigration evaluation is an opportunity to document the psychological and emotional impact of trauma, hardship, or victimization in a way that can support your legal case. The evaluation includes a comprehensive three-hour interview where we explore your experiences with care, compassion, and clinical objectivity.
I take time to understand not only what happened, but also how those experiences have affected your emotional well-being, relationships, daily functioning, sense of safety, and overall quality of life.
Reports are written with both clinical depth and compassion, ensuring your lived experiences are represented with clarity, dignity, and objectivity.
When available and appropriate, I may review objective documentation related to what is being reported, communicate with attorneys or other professionals with your consent, and speak with supportive collateral contacts to help provide additional context.
I also incorporate evidence-based research and standardized clinical assessment tools to thoughtfully assess your mental health and determine whether a clinical diagnosis may be appropriate.
My approach is grounded in cultural humility and an understanding that every person's story is shaped by family, culture, community, migration, and lived experience. I strive to create an environment where you feel respected, heard, and supported throughout the evaluation process.
Behind every evaluation is a person whose experiences deserve to be understood with care, accuracy, and respect.
Specializations
U-Visa
The U-Visa provides immigration protection for survivors of certain qualifying crimes who have experienced substantial physical or emotional harm and have been helpful, are being helpful, or are likely to be helpful in the investigation or prosecution of the crime.
VAWA
VAWA provides a pathway to safety and lawful immigration status for eligible survivors of battery or extreme cruelty by a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident spouse, parent, or adult child.
T-Visa
The T-Visa provides immigration protection for eligible survivors of human trafficking.
If you don't see your immigration case listed, I encourage you to reach out. Every person's journey is unique, and I'd be happy to learn more about your situation, answer your questions, and let you know whether I can assist you.