Mental Health Evaluations for Immigration Law

Objective Assessments and Expert Testimony for Thorough Legal Proceedings

What is an Immigration Evaluation?

An immigration evaluation is a specialized psychosocial assessment designed to provide important evidence for immigration cases and answer specific psycho-legal questions.. It goes beyond a mental health assessment, exploring the complex interaction of factors that influence an individual’s well-being and factors specific to immigration cases. Our work helps ensure that mental health factors are acknowledged, providing legal professionals with important insights necessary to present a comprehensive understanding of a client’s situation.

Why Partner with Us

We offer high-quality, objective, and culturally responsive mental health evaluations for immigration and asylum cases. Our team of experienced therapists specializes in providing assessments that are thorough and reliable for legal proceedings. We utilize validated screening tools, clinical judgment, and adhere to DSM-5-TR criteria to ensure accuracy and impartiality, fostering trust among clients, legal professionals, and the courts. Furthermore, our commitment to accessibility, through sliding scale and “Pay What You Can” programs, ensures that financial barriers do not prevent individuals from accessing our services.

How Our Evaluations Support Various Immigration Cases

Mental health evaluations can offer valuable insights across a range of immigration cases. We provide comprehensive psychosocial evaluations for adults and children physically present in Nebraska and Iowa. These are the types of immigration cases our evaluations support:

These evaluations assess the extreme hardship that a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident relative would experience if their loved one were denied entry or deported. We thoroughly document the psychological impact of this potential separation or denial, encompassing emotional, psychological, financial, and medical factors.

For immigrant survivors of domestic violence, our evaluations focus on assessing the psychological impact and emotional distress resulting from intimate partner violence.. We document the history of violence its effects on the survivor’s mental health, and any resulting conditions such as PTSD, anxiety, or depression.

In cases where individuals face deportation, our evaluations assess the psychological impact that the applicant’s deportation would have on qualifying U.S. citizens or lawful permanent resident relatives.

For victims of qualifying crimes, our evaluations document the mental health consequences resulting from criminal victimization. This includes assessing trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression, and other psychological effects, providing important evidence of the harm experienced.

For victims of human trafficking, our evaluations assess the psychological impact experienced as a result of being trafficked. We document the history of exploitation, resulting mental health conditions, and the impact of this trauma on the individual’s well-being and functioning.

In asylum cases, our evaluations 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.

For applicants seeking an exception to U.S. citizenship English and/or civics requirements due to a physical or mental disability, our evaluations 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.

Want to Request an Evaluation for Your Client?

To initiate a mental health evaluation for your client, please complete our attorney referral form. Upon receiving your referral, For All Counseling will contact your client directly to schedule their evaluation, typically within 24 hours. If requested, we will also notify your office once the client has been scheduled for an evaluation. We are committed to providing prompt and accessible support, and we aim to have the written report completed within 14 days of the evaluation date.

Expert Testimony Services

We partner with attorneys to provide expert testimony for immigration and asylum proceedings. Our testimony is rooted in:

Objective & Evidence-Based

Our therapists adhere strictly to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5-TR) criteria, ensuring that any diagnoses provided meet established clinical standards. This impartial approach means our evaluations are reliable and trustworthy for clients, legal professionals, and the courts. We utilize validated screening tools to support the accuracy of our evaluations.

Cultural Safety

We understand that mental health symptoms can manifest differently across various cultural contexts, and our assessments are conducted with sensitivity and an appreciation for these nuances. This ensures that evaluations accurately reflect an individual’s experiences and mental state within their cultural framework, fostering an environment where individuals feel seen and heard.

Clear & Professional Reports

Our reports are prepared to be clear, informative, and professional. We present our findings in a manner that is thorough, directly relevant to legal standards, and clear for legal professionals, offering insights that contribute to a comprehensive understanding of an individual’s situation within the legal framework.

Request our Expert Testimony Services

We are honored to support attorneys and their clients by providing thorough and objective testimony. If you are an attorney seeking expert testimony from one of our therapists for an immigration or asylum proceeding, please follow these steps:

Request our Expert Testimony Services

We are honored to support attorneys and their clients by providing thorough and objective testimony. If you are an attorney seeking expert testimony from one of our therapists for an immigration or asylum proceeding, please follow these steps:

Limited Availability: As a small nonprofit, we accept a limited number of testimony requests each year. Attorneys are encouraged to reach out early to confirm availability.

Questions or Need More Information?

If you have any questions about our evaluation process, expert testimony, or how we can support your legal case, we invite you to reach out. Whether you’re seeking clarification about a case, wondering if a client qualifies for an evaluation, or simply want to learn more about our services, we’re happy to connect. Choose the method that’s most convenient for you—we’ll be ready on the other end.

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