Question 1

What is a psychosocial evaluation?

Accepted Answer

A psychosocial evaluation is a clinical assessment conducted by a licensed mental health professional. It documents the emotional and psychological hardship you are experiencing due to your family member's immigration situation. The evaluation becomes part of the evidence your attorney files with USCIS.

Question 2

Who gets evaluated?

Accepted Answer

The U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident family member (the qualifying relative), *not* the noncitizen family member. We evaluate *you* to document the hardship you would experience if your family member were removed.

Question 3

How long does the evaluation take?

Accepted Answer

Evaluations are conducted via secure telehealth (video call). Most evaluations are completed in a single session. Your evaluator will let you know what to expect based on your specific case.

Question 4

What language is the interview conducted in?

Accepted Answer

English, Spanish, or both. Our licensed therapist evaluators are fluent in both languages. No interpreter is needed.

Question 5

How much does it cost?

Accepted Answer

$750 for a standard evaluation. Payment is due before the first session. This is separate from any fees you pay to your attorney or immigration office.

Question 6

Is my information confidential?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Your information is protected by HIPAA. It is shared only with your attorney and USCIS for the purpose of your immigration case.

Question 7

Do I need a lawyer before scheduling?

Accepted Answer

Typically, yes. The evaluation is part of your immigration legal process. Your attorney or immigration office will refer you to us. However, you can contact us directly with questions.

Question 8

Is this therapy?

Accepted Answer

No. This is a forensic evaluation, not therapy. We are impartial clinical evaluators. We document your psychological state for the legal record. If you need therapy, we can recommend resources.

Question 9

What case types do you cover?

Accepted Answer

I-601A, I-601, I-212, VAWA (I-360), U-Visa (I-918), T-Visa (I-914), and Cancellation of Removal (EOIR-42B). We also handle RFE responses on existing cases.

Question 10

What instruments do you administer?

Accepted Answer

PHQ-9 and GAD-7 on every case. PCL-5 when trauma is indicated. PSS-14, BAI/BDI, PAI, and MMPI-2 for complex or contested cases.

Question 11

What is your turnaround time?

Accepted Answer

Standard: 3 to 7 business days. Expedited: 48 hours ($1,050). Same-day emergency: same business day ($1,650, subject to availability).

Question 12

What does the report include?

Accepted Answer

A 12 to 25 page forensic report with 14 sections, DSM-5 diagnostic impressions, standardized assessment results, direct client quotes, and annexes for each instrument and diagnosis. Dual-clinician co-signature.

Question 13

How do I refer a case?

Accepted Answer

Send us the case information (referral letter, waiver type, client contact info, any available records) via our contact form or email. We handle scheduling, intake, and the entire evaluation independently.

Question 14

Do you provide expert testimony?

Accepted Answer

Our primary service is the forensic report. Expert testimony may be available for Cancellation of Removal cases heard by an immigration judge. Contact us to discuss.

Question 15

Can you handle RFE responses?

Accepted Answer

Yes. New or updated evaluations for USCIS Requests for Evidence are priced at $750 to $1,050 depending on the deadline. We can accommodate expedited turnaround.

Question 16

What is your coverage area?

Accepted Answer

We serve clients throughout the United States via secure HIPAA-compliant telehealth from our New Mexico-based practice.

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