Immigration Evaluations
Mental health evaluations for people seeking to strengthen their immigration case.
Expert Immigration Evaluations to Support Your Case
I specialize in providing comprehensive immigration psychological evaluations to assist individuals navigating the complexities of the immigration system. I am a licensed and experienced mental health therapist with an understanding of the emotional and psychological challenges involved in immigration cases. Whether you're seeking an evaluation for asylum, U-Visa, T-Visa, VAWA, or hardship waivers, I offer compassionate, thorough assessments that can strengthen your case.
Benefits of Immigration Evaluations
An immigration mental health evaluation can play a critical role in the success of your immigration case. The benefits of a well-conducted evaluation include:
Expert Documentation: As a licensed and experienced mental health professional, I provide detailed reports that outline the emotional, psychological, and mental health impacts of deportation or other immigration-related challenges.
Improved Case Outcomes: Immigration attorneys often seek these evaluations because they can significantly bolster your case in situations where mental health factors play a critical role.
Personalized and Compassionate Care: I have an understanding of the emotional toll the immigration process can take. I am trained to approach your case with empathy and professionalism, ensuring that your experiences are fully understood.
Support for Various Immigration Cases: Whether you’re facing deportation, seeking asylum, or applying for a hardship waiver, the evaluations I provide are tailored to fit your specific needs.
What to Expect During an Immigration Evaluation
I provide detailed and individualized immigration evaluations tailored to your specific needs and circumstances. The evaluations include:
Initial Consultation: During our first contact, I will gather basic information about you. I will inform you about what you can expect in the process, provide you with my fees, give you a timeline of services, and provide you with an evaluation appointment date.
Before the Evaluation Appointment: I will email you necessary intake documents regarding my services to read and sign as well as symptom screening tools. I utilize standardized symptom screening tools to evaluate your current mental health symptoms and to assess how your emotional well-being is being impacted by your immigration status.
During the Evaluation: I gather in-depth background information about your case, emotional and psychological history, and personal experiences relevant to your immigration status. I evaluate your mental health, including any history of trauma, anxiety, depression, PTSD, or other psychological conditions that may impact your immigration status. The evaluation I provide considers how your immigration status, family separation, fear of deportation, or past trauma has affected your mental health. This is your opportunity to share your story in a safe and supportive environment.
After the Evaluation: After the assessment, I provide a detailed and comprehensive report outlining my findings as it relates to your mental health status and the connection to your immigration case. I collaborate with your attorney and submit a draft for them to review. I work with your attorney to ensure that the evaluation supports your legal strategy potentially enhancing your case’s chances of success.
What to Expect from Working with Me
The evaluation process is straightforward and designed to minimize stress while ensuring accuracy. Here's what you can expect:
Compassion: I am experienced in working with individuals who have experienced trauma or distress. I ensure a supportive, empathetic environment throughout the process.
Thorough Documentation: I will ask detailed questions about your personal and family history, mental health symptoms, and any relevant trauma you’ve experienced to create a report that truly represents your experiences.
Timely Completion: I understand the urgency of immigration cases and work to provide your completed report in a timely manner, typically within 2 weeks after our meeting to your attorney.
Comfort: The evaluation is conducted through a HIPPA compliant video platform and is easily accessible from a computer or mobile device. We can meet virtually from any space that is comfortable for you.
State-wide Services: I am licensed in the state of California and can conduct an evaluation for anyone residing in the state.
Bilingual Services: I provide services in English or Spanish.
Extensive Experience: I have conducted and completed well over 200 mental health evaluations for immigration purposes. I am knowledgeable and trained to address the unique and cultural needs of immigrant and transcultural individuals and their families.
Please Note: I do not provide expert testimony in court.
Fees
Trauma Evaluations
U Visa, T Visa || $800
Asylum, VAWA || $850
Hardship Evaluations
I-601 and I-601A Waivers, Cancellation of Removal || $900
I offer a secure, online payment option, and when needed payment plans are available. If your case requires a prompt turnaround time, I also offer expedited reports at a rushed fee rate.
Contact me
Don’t leave your immigration case to chance. Get the support you need.
Contact me today at (310) 564-7468 or erika@erikamooretherapy.com to schedule your initial consultation.
I will respond to messages and emails within 24 hours, Monday - Friday.