Immigration Evaluations in California
We offer in-person evaluations at our Escondido location or virtually to anyone in California.
At InPsych Center, we provide professional immigration evaluations to support individuals navigating the complexities of the U.S. immigration process. Our assessments help document psychological and emotional factors that may be crucial in legal proceedings. We work closely with immigration attorneys to ensure thorough, high-quality evaluations that strengthen our clients’ cases.
An immigration evaluation is a comprehensive psychosocial assessment conducted by a licensed mental health professional. This specialized assessment helps answer critical questions regarding an individual’s mental, psychological, emotional, cognitive, and sometimes physical, relational, educational, and financial health. The resulting report is submitted, along with other supporting documents, to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) via the individual’s immigration attorney.
Immigration evaluations can play a crucial role in strengthening an individual’s legal case. In many situations, they provide essential documentation to support a claim, whether to demonstrate extreme hardship, the effects of abuse, or psychological trauma. In some cases, USCIS may even require such evaluations as part of the immigration process.
Immigration evaluations are typically recommended by an immigration attorney handling a case. The individual requiring the evaluation may be:
At InPsych Center, we conduct evaluations for a variety of immigration cases, including:
Individuals meet one-on-one with our licensed mental health professional, typically for a single session. During the evaluation, clients can expect:
After the session, our clinician carefully analyzes the information, scores the screeners, and compiles a comprehensive report. This confidential report is then sent directly to the referring immigration attorney.
There is little preparation required for an immigration evaluation. Clients are encouraged to bring any supporting documents that may be relevant to their case, but no additional preparation is necessary.
Our evaluations are conducted by a highly experienced, bilingual (English/Spanish) licensed clinical social worker. Our evaluator:
At InPsych Center, we are committed to providing thorough, professional, and compassionate immigration evaluations to support individuals and families navigating the complexities of the immigration process.
If you or a loved one needs an immigration evaluation, contact InPsych Center today. We are here to help provide the necessary documentation to support your case with expertise and care.
The cost of an immigration evaluation depends on the type of case and the estimated time required. Fees typically range from $800 to $1500.