Immigration Psychological Evaluations
For clients in NJ, PA, MA, & FL
Compassionate, trauma-informed psychological evaluations for immigration cases
Inspired Hearts Counseling provides immigration psychological evaluations for individuals and families navigating complex immigration proceedings.
Kerri Scully, LPC, LMHC, is a licensed mental health counselor with over 20 years of clinical experience, specializing in trauma, PTSD, anxiety, and the psychological effects of difficult life experiences.
Virtual immigration psychological evaluations are available to eligible individuals in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, and Florida.
Evaluations are available for VAWA petitions, U Visa applications, T Visa applications, asylum cases, and extreme hardship waivers, including I-601 and I-601A cases.
Each evaluation is approached with compassion, cultural sensitivity, and an understanding that discussing traumatic experiences can be emotionally difficult.
-
These evaluations are for those who have been the victim of a serious crime or human trafficking and have cooperated with the investigation of that crime. This type of evaluation documents the psychological, emotional, and physical effects of the crime on the applicant, which can help support a visa application.
-
These evaluations can be conducted with an individual of any gender that is applying for protection under VAWA, that has been the victim of domestic violence, abuse, or extreme cruelty. This evaluation documents the emotional, psychological, and physical effects of the abuse.
-
This type of evaluation documents the emotional and psychological impact of past persecution or fear of future persecution due to religion, nationality, race, political opinion, or membership in a particular social group. This evaluation provides clinical evidence of trauma, depression, PTSD, or anxiety resulting from threats to your safety.
-
This type of evaluation is conducted with a family member of an individual facing separation or deportation. It provides documentation of the emotional and psychological effects that the family member would experience if separated from their loved one due to deportation.
Types of Immigration Psychological Evaluations
-
An immigration psychological evaluation is a specialized mental health assessment that documents the emotional and psychological effects of experiences relevant to an immigration case.
Depending on the type of immigration application, an evaluation may examine the effects of trauma, abuse, persecution, family separation, or other significant hardships.
The evaluation typically includes a clinical interview, a review of relevant personal history, and psychological assessments when appropriate.
A detailed written report summarizes the clinical findings and may be submitted by your immigration attorney as supporting evidence.
An immigration psychological evaluation is a specialized mental health assessment that documents the emotional and psychological effects of experiences relevant to an immigration case.
Depending on the type of immigration application, an evaluation may examine the effects of trauma, abuse, persecution, family separation, or other significant hardships.
The evaluation typically includes a clinical interview, a review of relevant personal history, and psychological assessments when appropriate.
A detailed written report summarizes the clinical findings and may be submitted by your immigration attorney as supporting evidence.
Psychological evaluations provide clinical information. They do not determine immigration eligibility or guarantee approval of an application.
-
First, contact via email, phone, or the website form below to schedule an appointment.
Second, one to two interviews will be completed in order to conduct a thorough assessment. Kerri will also gather necessary documentation and conduct psychological tests or assessments if needed.
Third, Kerri will prepare the report.
Fourth, the finalized and signed report will be delivered to you and your attorney in a timely manner (generally 2 weeks).
-
The cost of the evaluation ranges from $900 to $1400, depending on the complexity of each case. Payment is accepted via credit or debit card or Venmo.
$300 is due at the time of booking the first appointment, $300 is due at the time of the first meeting, and the remaining balance is due 2 weeks after the final meeting, before the report is released.
If an expedited report is needed (less than 2 weeks from the time of the second meeting), there is an additional fee of $350.
I charge $200 per hour for court appearances/virtual testimony. I require a minimum of 5 hours paid up front since I will have to cancel other clients for the day.
All fees will be outlined for you via a payment contract prior to your evaluation.
