Types of Psychological Immigration Evaluations
Hardship Evaluations (I-601 )
A hardship waiver evaluation assesses the extreme emotional, psychological, financial, and medical hardships that a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident (LPR) family member would face if their loved one were deported. This evaluation helps demonstrate why the applicant should be allowed to remain in the U.S.
Who needs this? Individuals applying for a waiver of inadmissibility due to unlawful presence or other immigration violations.
U-Visa
A U Visa evaluation provides evidence of the emotional and psychological effects of being a victim of a qualifying crime, such as domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking, or other serious offenses. This visa allows victims to remain in the U.S. if they assist law enforcement in investigating or prosecuting the crime.
Who needs a U-Visa? Victims of serious crimes who have suffered significant emotional or psychological harm and are assisting law enforcement.
VAWA
A VAWA evaluation provides evidence of the emotional, psychological, and physical abuse experienced by survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, or extreme cruelty at the hands of a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident spouse, parent, or child. This assessment supports self-petitioning under VAWA to gain legal immigration status.
Who needs this? Survivors of domestic violence, abuse, or cruelty from a U.S. citizen or LPR family member.
Assylum
An asylum evaluation documents the psychological impact of past persecution or fear of future persecution based on race, religion, nationality, political opinion, or membership in a particular social group. These assessments help asylum seekers prove they meet the legal criteria for protection in the U.S.
Who needs this? Individuals fleeing their home country due to threats, violence, or persecution.
Cancellation of Removal
A Cancellation of Removal Evaluation assesses whether an individual facing deportation qualifies to remain in the U.S. legally. This evaluation considers factors such as time lived in the U.S., family ties, moral character, and potential hardship to qualifying relatives. It provides supporting evidence for cancellation of removal relief, which can lead to lawful permanent residency.
Who needs this? Non-citizens in removal proceedings who have lived in the U.S. for a required period and can demonstrate good moral character, hardship to family members, or other qualifying factors.
T-Visa
A T Visa evaluation documents the psychological effects of human trafficking, including forced labor or sexual exploitation. This evaluation supports applications for legal status for survivors who have cooperated with law enforcement and would face hardship if removed from the U.S.
Who needs this? Victims of sex trafficking or labor trafficking seeking protection and legal status in the U.S.
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