In asylum cases, evaluations focus on documenting the psychological impact of persecution, trauma, or other experiences relevant to an individual’s legal case. The evaluation includes a comprehensive clinical interview, assessment of psychological symptoms and functioning, and review of relevant personal and psychosocial history, culminating in a written report. Evaluations are conducted using a trauma-informed and culturally responsive approach.

In hardship cases, including cancellation of removal, evaluations focus on documenting cases of extreme hardship which may occur to an individual if a relative is facing relocation to another country. The evaluation includes a comprehensive clinical interview, assessment of psychological functioning and relevant symptoms, and consideration of the individual’s personal, family, and psychosocial circumstances, culminating in a written report. Evaluations are conducted using a trauma-informed and culturally responsive approach.

In T-Visa cases, evaluations document the psychological impact of human trafficking and related trauma as part of the immigration case. The evaluation includes a comprehensive clinical interview, assessment of psychological symptoms and functioning, and consideration of the individual’s trauma history and relevant psychosocial circumstances, culminating in a written report. Evaluations are conducted using a trauma-informed, culturally responsive approach.

In U-Visa cases, evaluations document the psychological impact of having experienced a qualifying crime against the individual. The evaluation includes a comprehensive clinical interview, assessment of psychological symptoms and functioning, and consideration of the individual’s trauma history and relevant psychosocial circumstances, culminating in a written report. Evaluations are conducted using a trauma-informed and culturally responsive approach.

In VAWA cases, evaluations document the psychological impact of domestic violence or abuse as part of an immigration case. The evaluation includes a comprehensive clinical interview, assessment of psychological symptoms and functioning, and consideration of the individual’s history, relationship dynamics, and relevant psychosocial circumstances, culminating in a written report. Evaluations are conducted using a trauma-informed and culturally responsive approach.