IMMIGRATION PSYCHOLOGICAL EVALUATIONS
Serving Georgia, Florida, and MinnesotaBridging your story and citizenship journey
Trauma-informed and culturally responsive immigration psychological evaluations for adults and families navigating the U.S. immigration process.
What is an Immigration Psychological Evaluation?
Immigration cases often involve experiences that are deeply impactful, and your attorney may request a mental health assessment or psychological evaluation to support your case.
An immigration evaluation, also known as an immigration psychological evaluation, is a clinical assessment conducted by a licensed mental health professional to examine how experiences of trauma, abuse, persecution, and separation affects you and your family in relation to your immigration case.
At Kindred Counseling and Wellness, we provide comprehensive, court-ready psychological evaluation reports that clearly document the emotional and psychological impact of these experiences. Our evaluations are conducted with a trauma-informed, culturally sensitive approach and are designed to provide a clear, professional account of your experiences and their psychological effects for consideration as part of your immigration case.
Evaluations We Provide
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Protection from Persecution
For individuals who fled their home country due to persecution, violence, or severe danger, this evaluation documents the psychological trauma resulting from those experiences
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Victims of Qualifying Crimes
For survivors of qualifying serious crimes inside the United States who suffered mental or emotional injuries as a direct result of the offense.
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Victims of Human Trafficking
For survivors of human trafficking or forced labor who experienced severe exploitation and face ongoing psychological risk if returned to their country of origin.
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Extreme Hardship (I-601 / I-601A)
For individuals seeking to prevent separation from a U.S. citizen or permanent resident relative who would suffer severe emotional, mental, or practical disruption if their family member were deported.
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Violence Against Women Act
For individual who have experienced abuse or extreme cruelty from a spouse, parent, or other qualifying family member.
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For individuals in active deportation proceedings whose U.S. citizen or permanent resident family members face exceptional and uncommon hardship if forced to live apart or relocate abroad.
Our Process
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Initial Consultation
A 15-minute consultation to understand your needs and the purpose of the evaluation.We begin with an initial virtual consultation to learn more about your circumstances, discuss the purpose of the evaluation, and determine whether our services are appropriate for your needs.
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Clinical Interview
A 2-3 hour interview exploring your experiences, history, and psychological functioning.During this 2-3 hour clinical interview, we explore your personal history, relevant experiences, psychological functioning, and the circumstances related to your immigration case in a supportive, compassionate, and trauma-informed manner.
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Report Delivery
A comprehensive report is provided to your attorney or designated recipient.Following the evaluation, a comprehensive report that documents relevant clinical findings and psychological factors will be sent to your attorney with a turn around time of 2-3 weeks.
Why Choose Us
Specialized Training
Specialized training in immigration psychological evaluations and the unique clinical considerations involved in these assessments.
Trauma-Informed Care
An understanding of how trauma can affect psychological functioning, memory, emotional well-being, and relationships.
Licensed Professional Counselor
Evaluations conducted by a licensed mental health professional with clinical experience and specialized training.
Expedited Turnaround
Expedited evaluation and report delivery available for cases with time-sensitive deadlines.
Culturally Responsive
A respectful, culturally sensitive approach that honors each client's unique background, experiences, and identity.
Interpreter-Friendly
We work with interpreters when needed to support clear and meaningful communication throughout the evaluation. We also provide a Spanish speaking interpreter upon request at a fee.
FAQs
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The standard fee for immigration evaluations is $800. For an expedited report, the fee is an additional $600.
Payment plans are available.
*Additional fees may apply.
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No. An immigration psychological evaluation is different from ongoing psychotherapy. The purpose of an evaluation is to assess and document psychological factors that may be relevant to an individual's immigration case. While the evaluation process is trauma-informed and designed to be supportive, it is not intended to provide ongoing mental health treatment.
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Our standard timeline is outlined in ‘Our Process’ above.
Please note, the timeline varies depending on the type and complexity of the evaluation, the availability of the client, and the information needed to complete the assessment.
During the initial consultation, we discuss the anticipated process and timeline, including any relevant case deadlines.
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Yes. Individuals may inquire directly about an immigration psychological evaluation. If you are unsure whether an evaluation may be appropriate for your circumstances, we can discuss your needs during the initial consultation and determine whether our services are a good fit.
Get Started Here
If you need a psychological evaluation for your immigration case, or if you are a lawyer and wish to refer a client, you can contact us directly for an initial consultation.
Hours: By appointment only
Email: admin@kindredcounselingandwellness.com
Phone: (404) 520-0965
Location: Atlanta, GA 30309 | Telehealth in Minnesota
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