Immigration Evaluations

Often times, psychosocial evaluations can be the only evidence in an immigration case. At Viva Therapy, we provide in-depth, detailed, culturally attuned, well-written, comprehensive, and objective, psychosocial evaluations for those seeking additional documentation for their immigration process.

Types of cases:

  • Hardship Waiver (I-601 and I-601A)

  • Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) and Spousal Abuse

  • Asylum

  • T Visa

  • U Visa

  • Cancellation of Removal

Typically, evaluations are arranged via your attorney. However, you can initiate an evaluation yourself. Attorney(s) are not required to complete evaluations.

We offer English and Spanish evaluators. If needed, a professional interpreter can be obtained at an additional fee.

To begin, there will be a short, 15-minute consultation where we answer all your questions, complete a brief verbal overview of the process, explain expectations, and schedule a tentative first interview.

Your clinician will review any important documents pertaining to your case, including, but not limited to: educational records, police reports, medical records, etc.

First interview is scheduled based on completion of paperwork the clinician deems necessary, and any Release of Information (ROI) that are necessary. If documents are not completed and returned prior to the first appointment, the clinician reserves the right to cancel the appointment.

If deemed necessary, a second and/or third interview will be scheduled to complete remainder of evaluation.

2-3 weeks after the final clinical interview, a comprehensive draft will be sent prior to the final report to you and your attorney. If applicable, your draft will include any assessments completed, personal history, diagnosis(es), and more.

*Please note, drafts and final reports will not be released until balance is paid in full.

What to expect?

Fees

Immigration Evaluation report: Typical psychosocial evaluation $1,000.00.

Expedited Evaluation: additional $500.00 fee bringing total to $1,500.00.

*An expedited evaluation is one that is due in less than two weeks. All expedited evaluation fees must be paid in full at the time of scheduling first appointment.

Depending on the complexity of the evaluation case, please allow 2-3 weeks after final interview for the completion of the comprehensive report.

There is a non-refundable $200.00 fee due at the time of scheduling appointments, which will be applied to your final balance if the appointment(s) are kept as scheduled.

If appointments are missed without prior 24-hour advanced notice from the scheduled appointment time, an additional $200.00 fee to reschedule appointment will be due that will not be applied to the overall balance.

Insurance

Immigration evaluations are completed by licensed mental health clinicians. They are considered forensic evaluations and not mental health evaluations, therefore, they are not covered by health insurance.

Payment Structure

  • $200.00 due at time of scheduling first appointment (non-refundable)

  • $500.00 due at the beginning of first clinical interview

  • $300.00 due within two weeks after last clinical interview

Payment

We accept all major credit cards

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