Immigration-Related Evaluations
Expert documentation and trauma-informed support are available for individuals navigating immigration-related stressors, including legal uncertainty and fears of family separation. This service offers clarity and compassionate guidance throughout the evaluation process.
Are Immigration Challenges Overwhelming Your Life
Immigration proceedings often bring intense emotional stress, affecting personal, familial, and financial stability. The fear of separation, uncertainty around legal outcomes, and complex documentation requirements can feel overwhelming.
Resilient Roots provides comprehensive immigration evaluations to help individuals navigate these challenges with clarity and dignity.
Why Choose Resilient Roots for Immigration Evaluation Services
With 16+ years of experience and advanced training from the Immigration Evaluation Institute, Resilient Roots delivers thorough, trauma-informed immigration evaluations across 13 states that meet legal and evidentiary standards. Trusted by attorneys and respected in court, each report integrates clinical insight with knowledge of immigration processes to clearly reflect a client’s history and circumstances.
This service focuses solely on evaluations, not therapy or aftercare, and is available in all licensed states.
Evaluation services include:
- Asylum (Protection for Refugees)
- Cancellation of Removal
- Extreme Hardship Waivers (I-601, I-601A)
- T-Visa (Human Trafficking Survivors)
- U-Visa (Victims of Crimes)
- VAWA (Violence Against Women Act)
For additional background and professional credentials, view
Tricia McCloskey’s Immigration Evaluation Directory listing. This listing is for educational and credential verification purposes and does not reflect scheduling or availability.
What is an Immigration Evaluation?
An immigration evaluation is a detailed psychological or substance use assessment designed to document the emotional and mental health impact of your experiences as they relate to your immigration case. These evaluations are not therapy sessions, they are structured, evidence-based assessments that help attorneys present a clearer picture of your story to immigration officials.
At Resilient Roots, every evaluation is completed by a licensed clinical social worker trained in trauma-informed and culturally sensitive care. The process includes clinical interviews, standardized screening tools when appropriate, and a thorough written report that reflects your unique experiences with accuracy and professionalism.
Benefits of Immigration Evaluation Services
- Expert Documentation - Comprehensive reports that meet legal standards and court requirements.
- Compassionate Advocacy - Your story told with respect and professional understanding.
- Multi-State Access - Licensed across 13 states for maximum accessibility.
- Proven Success - Track record of helping clients achieve positive legal outcomes.
- Cultural Sensitivity - Work with interpreters to ensure accurate communication and understanding.
What Does My Evaluation Fee Cover?
Each forensic immigration evaluation includes the following components, tailored to the
individual and the legal context of the case:
Consultation & Intake
✓ Coordination with the client and/or referring attorney
✓ Review of the type of immigration relief being sought and relevant background information to inform the scope of the evaluation
Comprehensive Clinical Interview
✓ Exploration of psychosocial history, trauma exposure, substance use (if applicable), family structure, and emotional impact
✓ Conducted virtually on a secure, HIPAA-compliant platform
Psychological & Substance Use Screenings
✓ Use of standardized assessments (e.g., PHQ-9, GAD-7, PCL-5, AUDIT) to enhance clinical understanding and support diagnostic clarity
Collateral Review
✓ Analysis of available medical records, affidavits, declarations, and other relevant supporting documentation
✓ Inclusion of collateral interviews, if appropriate and available
Clinical Formulation
✓ Trauma-informed, culturally responsive synthesis of data collected
✓ Evaluation of psychological functioning, hardship, or risk factors in relation to the
individual's lived experience
Detailed Written Report
✓ Compassionate, clinically grounded narrative (typically 10–20 pages)
✓ Objective presentation of findings relevant to immigration proceedings
Revisions
✓ One round of factual or clarification-based edits, available upon request
✓ Supplemental documentation may be provided when deemed clinically
appropriate
Hope Through Proper Documentation and Support
Imagine having legal documentation that truly reflects your experiences and strengthens your case. Picture the relief of knowing an expert has advocated for your story in a way that legal professionals can understand and respect.
With proper immigration evaluation support, you can move through legal proceedings with greater confidence. Your family's future becomes more secure when you have comprehensive documentation that validates your hardship and supports your case for staying together.
Your Story Deserves to Be Heard and Understood
Immigration Evaluation Process
Starting an immigration evaluation can feel overwhelming, but the process is designed to be clear and supportive. Here's what to expect:
Free Consultation
Discuss your case and determine the best evaluation approach.
Comprehensive Assessment
Complete interviews and testing to document your experiences thoroughly.
Expert Report
Receive detailed documentation that supports your legal case with professional recommendations.
Frequently Asked Questions About Immigration Evaluation Services
How long does an immigration evaluation take?
Most evaluations are completed within 2-3 weeks, with expedited options available for urgent cases.
What types of immigration cases can a psychological evaluation support?
Resilient Roots provides comprehensive psychological and substance use evaluations for a wide range of immigration cases, including hardship waivers (I-601 and I-601A), asylum cases, VAWA petitions, U-Visas, T-Visas, and cancellation of removal cases. These evaluations help document the emotional and psychological impact of family separation, provide evidence of trauma or persecution, validate experiences of abuse, and demonstrate the significant emotional toll deportation would have on families. Each evaluation is thorough, ethical, and trauma-informed, ensuring that your story is documented with care and accuracy.
Who conducts the immigration psychological and substance use evaluations at Resilient Roots?
Resilient Roots – Licensed Clinical Social Work Services, PLLC, offers virtual psychological and substance use evaluations for adults 18+, tailored to support immigration cases. All evaluations are completed by a licensed clinical social worker with specialized training in
trauma-informed care and culturally sensitive assessment. The evaluation process is rooted in ethical, impartial, and professional standards of practice.
Is this covered by insurance?
Immigration evaluations are not covered by insurance, but flexible payment plans are available.
Immigration Support That Honors Your Story
Your future deserves care, credibility, and clinically sound documentation.
