Online Immigration Psychological Evaluations in California
An immigration psychological evaluation is typically required when someone is going through the immigration process, and their mental health or psychological state is relevant to their case.
Hardship Waivers
In some cases, individuals may be applying for a hardship waiver (like a 601 or 601A waiver) to stay in the U.S. despite issues like immigration violations.
A psychological evaluation can show that deporting them would cause significant emotional or psychological hardship to their U.S. citizen family members, especially if there are children or spouses involved who are already struggling with the situation.
U Visa
Victims of crime (such as domestic violence, human trafficking, or other serious crimes) who are seeking a U visa to stay in the country may need a psychological evaluation to document the trauma they’ve endured.
This can help establish the emotional and psychological impact of the crime and support the case for obtaining the U visa.
T Visa
The T visa is a type of visa in the United States designed to protect individuals who have been victims of human trafficking. It provides temporary legal status to those who have been trafficked into the U.S. and are cooperating with law enforcement in investigating or prosecuting human trafficking crimes.
A psychological evaluation can be an important part of a T visa application because it helps document the emotional and psychological impact that human trafficking has had on the victim.
VAWA
VAWA is a U.S. law that offers legal protections to individuals (including men and women) who have been victims of domestic violence, abuse, or extreme cruelty by a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident (LPR). It provides immigration relief to those who are in abusive relationships and fear that their abuser may use their immigration status against them.
A psychological evaluation for a VAWA application is an essential tool to demonstrate the mental and emotional toll of the abuse or extreme cruelty experienced by the applicant.
