Immigration Psychological Evaluations Available Throughout Michigan, Texas, Illinois, Iowa and Florida
A psychological evaluation, sometimes called a forensic exam or assessment, is a report written by a licensed mental health professional describing the mental health of an individual in an immigration case. These reports can help an attorney build a strong case and have documented success in helping clients receive approval for a wide variety of immigration cases.
These evaluations can document the lasting effects of abuse, exploitation, persecution, and other forms of violence on an immigrant’s mental health and wellbeing, and can demonstrate the validity of the relief they seek.
Our Office Has Extensive Expertise in These Evaluations:
Comprehensive training from Physicians for Human Rights in conducting forensic assessments
Certificate in Mastering Immigration Evaluations from the Immigration Evaluation Training Center in Los Angeles, California
Certification in Forensic Social Work from the National Association of Forensic Social Work
Our Evaluations are Different from Other Therapists
Evaluations take place where the client is the most comfortable whether that be their home, virtually, or in an office setting.
Concise, comprehensive reports that include information that immigration officials look for when making decisions about a client’s application.
Reports are written based on the Istanbul Protocol for forensic evaluations, which is the gold standard for asylum petitions.
Bi-lingual and bicultural therapist
Assessments can be completed in either English or Spanish
For clients who speak another language, qualified interpreters are provided free of charge
All Elevated Therapeutic Services providers are willing to provide expert testimony in court.
Discussing traumatic and stressful experiences can be overwhelming, and we want our clients to feel as safe and as comfortable as possible during this process.
We understand that psychological evaluations can be costly, and are committed to supporting immigrants of all backgrounds in their application process. To do that, we offer income-based sliding scale fees for those who may need extra assistance.
All clients will be given a concise and comprehensive report detailing the evaluation to include in their immigration application. These reports have demonstrated success in helping clients obtain the relief they seek.
FAQs about Immigration Evaluations
How long does it take to do an assessment and get an evaluation report?
From the first phone call, a client can have a report available to them within 3-4 weeks. This allows for the scheduling of up to 2 sessions, and comprising and editing the report. If a report is needed more quickly, it can be expedited for an additional fee, depending on provider availability.
What is the investment?
Costs range from $800 - $1500 depending on the type of application, the number of individuals being interviewed, and the complexity of the case. This includes a 2-3 hour forensic interview, diagnostic assessments, and a 10-20 page report provided to you and your attorney.
Do you offer payment plans?
Payment arrangements and payment plans can be made prior to the first appointment. These plans will include a down payment. Please note, a completed report will not be provided to a client or their attorney until payment is received in full.
Do you provide ongoing therapy for evaluation clients?
Unfortunately, providing ongoing therapy for clients that have also received a psychological evaluation is not possible at this time. We can provide resources and referrals for trauma-informed therapists who can provide ongoing counseling if desired.