Immigration Evaluations
Immigration Evaluation
In the immigration process, a person’s life is often reduced to forms and filing dates. However, the legal standards for "extreme hardship" or "victimization" require more than just facts—they require a deep, psychological understanding of the human impact of separation or relocation.
I provide evaluations for adults and families in the following areas:
Asylum: For those seeking protection from persecution, I conduct specialized evaluations that document the psychological impact of past trauma and the fear of future harm. Using a psychosocial lens, I help the court understand how your history of trauma—whether based on political opinion, religion, nationality, race, or membership in a particular social group (including LGBTQ+ identity). These reports provide the narrative evidence necessary to validate how it’s affected functioning and to prevent further persecution.
Cancellation of Removal and Extreme Hardship Waivers: I provide in-depth analysis of how the removal of a loved one would cause significant psychological, medical, and economic distress to U.S. citizen or resident family members.
T-Visa Evaluations: I offer a safe, affirming space to document the complex psychological trauma resulting from labor or sex trafficking and exploitation. My reports provide the court with an in-depth understanding of the severe harm you have faced and the clinical risks associated with removal.
U-Visa Evaluations: For survivors of crimes, I document the substantial mental or physical abuse resulting from the trauma and its impact on your daily life. These evaluations provide the court with a clear, narrative account of the psychological harm sustained and your ongoing resilience.
VAWA (violence towards women and all genders): I offer a supportive, non-judgmental environment for survivors of domestic abuse or " partner cruelty" to share their experiences. I analyze the complex layers of your experience—including the biological effects of chronic stress, medical and the psychological impact of power and control, and the social barriers to your safety.
****Please inquire about pro-bono slots; they are limited to a case-by-case basis.
Why Chose Me?
As a child of immigrants, I understand that an immigration case is never just about paperwork; it is about the preservation of a family's history and the protection of their future. This personal perspective, combined with 17 years in the mental health field, allows me to approach every evaluation with a unique blend of cultural empathy and clinical rigor..
A Trusted Partner for Washington Public Defenders
My professional journey includes extensive collaboration with the Public Defenders of Washington State in King County. I am deeply familiar with the high-stakes environment of public defense and the necessity of providing defensible, high-quality clinical documentation on strict legal timelines. Attorneys trust my work because I understand how to translate complex human experiences into the specific language required by immigration courts.
My specialized areas of focus include:
I specialize in male counseling and have a high degree of cultural competency.
I have completed Advanced Immigration Evaluation Training under Cecilia Racine, LCSW, a leader in the field of forensic mental health. This specialized training ensures that my evaluations are not only clinically sound but are constructed to meet the high evidentiary standards of the Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) and USCIS.
Same-Sex Couples & LGBTQ+ Identity: I provide specialized evaluations that document the unique discriminatory barriers and systemic hardships faced by LGBTQ+ petitioners.
Asylum, VAWA, U-Visa, & T-Visa, VAWA: Trauma-informed assessments for survivors of domestic violence, trafficking, and crime.
Substance Use & Recovery: As a CADC-I, I bring additional expertise to cases where substance use history or recovery is a factor in the family's psychosocial narrative.
Seamless Clinical Collaboration
I am licensed as an LICSW in Washington and an LCSW in Arizona and Oregon, providing HIPAA-compliant telehealth evaluations across the Northwest and Southwest.
Free 15-minute client consultations.
Flat-Fee Investment: $1,200 (all-inclusive).
Accessible Payment Plans: $200 deposit to start, followed by two installments of $500.
Timely Turnaround: Reports are typically delivered within a few weeks of the final interview.
