Immigration Evaluations

Psychological Evaluations for Immigration Proceedings

In addition to psychotherapy, I provide forensic psychological evaluations for immigration proceedings. These evaluations are often an important component of legal cases and can help document the psychological impact of trauma, persecution, family separation, and other hardships experienced by immigrants and their families.

My role is to provide a careful clinical assessment and a professionally written report that may be submitted as supporting evidence in immigration cases.

Types of Immigration Evaluations

I conduct psychological evaluations for a range of immigration petitions, including:

• Asylum cases
• Extreme hardship waivers (I-601 / I-601A)
• Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) petitions
• U visas for victims of crime
• T visas for survivors of human trafficking
• Cancellation of removal and other humanitarian cases

Each evaluation involves a thorough clinical interview, review of relevant documentation when available, and the preparation of a detailed psychological report for the court or immigration authorities.

My Background in Immigration Work

As an immigrant and native Spanish speaker originally from Mexico City, I bring both personal and professional understanding to this work.

Much of my early clinical career was spent in bilingual community mental health settings in Houston, where I worked closely with immigrant and refugee communities. Over the years I have continued to collaborate with attorneys, advocacy organizations, and community groups supporting migrants navigating the immigration system.

My clinical training includes extensive work with trauma, displacement, and the psychological impact of migration and family separation.

I approach each evaluation with clinical rigor, cultural sensitivity, and deep respect for the personal histories individuals entrust to this process.