These waivers are often required when an immigrant relative of a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident has a ground of inadmissibility that would prevent them from obtaining a green card or entering the U.S. Our evaluations assess the extreme hardship that the U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident relative would experience if their loved one were denied entry or deported. This hardship can include significant emotional, psychological, financial, and medical challenges. Our evaluations thoroughly document the psychological impact of this potential separation or denial.

The Violence Against Women Act provides protections for immigrant survivors of domestic violence, including spouses, parents, and children of U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents who have been abused. Our evaluations in these cases focus on assessing the psychological trauma and emotional distress resulting from the abuse. We document the history of abuse, its impact on the survivor’s mental health, and any resulting conditions such as PTSD, anxiety, or depression. This evidence can be crucial in supporting their VAWA self-petition.

Individuals facing deportation (removal) may be eligible for Cancellation of Removal if they can demonstrate that their deportation would cause exceptional and extremely unusual hardship to certain qualifying relatives who are U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents (typically a spouse, parent, or child). Our evaluations assess the psychological impact that the deportation of the applicant would have on these qualifying relatives, detailing the potential for severe emotional distress, mental health deterioration, and other significant hardships.

The U-Visa is for victims of certain qualifying crimes who have suffered substantial physical or mental abuse and have been helpful to law enforcement in the investigation or prosecution of that crime. Our evaluations for U-Visa applicants focus on documenting the significant mental health consequences resulting from the criminal victimization. This includes assessing trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression, and other psychological effects of the crime, providing crucial evidence of the harm suffered.

The T-Visa provides immigration status to victims of severe forms of human trafficking. Our evaluations for T-Visa applicants focus on assessing the severe psychological trauma experienced as a result of being trafficked. We document the history of exploitation, the resulting mental health conditions, and the ongoing impact of this trauma on the individual’s well-being and functioning.

Individuals seeking asylum are often fleeing persecution or have a well-founded fear of future persecution based on factors such as race, religion, nationality, membership in a particular social group, or political opinion. Our evaluations in asylum cases focus on documenting the psychological impact of past persecution and the ongoing fear of future harm. This can include assessing for PTSD, anxiety disorders, depression, and other mental health conditions resulting from traumatic experiences and ongoing stress.

The N-648 form is used by applicants for U.S. citizenship who are seeking an exception to the English and/or civics requirements due to a physical or mental disability. Our evaluations for N-648 cases involve a thorough assessment of the applicant’s medical condition and its impact on their ability to learn and demonstrate knowledge of English and/or civics. We provide a professional opinion on the existence and severity of the disability and its connection to the applicant’s learning capacity.