Immigration Psychological Evaluations
Helping You Share Your Story with Dignity, Strength, and Hope
Immigration is not just a legal process it’s a deeply human one. Behind every petition or case, there’s a person who has faced fear, loss, and uncertainty in pursuit of a better life. At Charison Counseling, we honor your story with the care and respect it deserves.
We provide comprehensive immigration psychological evaluations that help document emotional, psychological, and relational factors relevant to your case giving your attorney and the court a clearer understanding of your experiences.
Our evaluations are written with professionalism, cultural sensitivity, and compassion. We understand how hard it can be to revisit painful memories, and we take the time to ensure you feel seen, supported, and empowered throughout the process.
What Is an Immigration Psychological Evaluation?
An immigration psychological evaluation is a detailed clinical assessment that provides insight into how your mental and emotional health has been impacted by past trauma, family separation, persecution, abuse, or hardship.
This report becomes a vital part of your immigration case helping attorneys and judges understand your personal experience beyond the paperwork. It can strengthen your case by providing credible, objective evidence of your emotional and psychological circumstances.
At Charison Counseling, we create evaluations that are thorough, compassionate, and aligned with immigration law requirements. Our reports are accepted by immigration courts and USCIS throughout the United States.
Why Choose Charison Counseling for Your Immigration Evaluation
- Culturally sensitive and trauma-informed care
- Extensive experience with diverse immigrant communities
- Detailed, evidence-based reports tailored to each immigration category
- Coordination with your attorney to ensure your evaluation supports your legal goals
- Bilingual support including evaluations completed in Spanish and translation options when needed for other languages
- Telehealth evaluations available across California
Our goal is not just to prepare a report, it’s to help you feel supported and understood during a challenging and emotional time.
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Types of Immigration Evaluations We Provide
We specialize in several types of immigration-related psychological assessments, each designed to address specific legal criteria and emotional circumstances.
1. Asylum Evaluations
Seeking asylum means you’ve endured fear, violence, or persecution and are now asking for safety and protection. Our asylum psychological evaluations document the emotional and psychological impact of the trauma you’ve experienced, providing powerful evidence for your claim.
We carefully assess symptoms of:
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Anxiety and panic attacks
- Depression and sleep disturbances
- Flashbacks or hypervigilance
- Impact of separation from loved ones
Our reports describe not just your mental health symptoms, but also the human story of resilience behind them.
2. VAWA Evaluations (Violence Against Women Act)
The VAWA evaluation supports individuals, regardless of gender, who have suffered emotional, physical, or psychological abuse by a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident spouse or family member.
We provide a safe, compassionate space to share your story and help you document the effects of abuse, including:
- Emotional distress and trauma symptoms
- Low self-esteem or fear of retaliation
- Depression, anxiety, and hypervigilance
- Impact of control, isolation, or intimidation
These evaluations help demonstrate the emotional consequences of abuse and the strength it takes to seek independence and safety.
3. Extreme Hardship Waiver Evaluations (I-601 / I-601A)
If deportation or separation from a loved one would cause extreme emotional or psychological hardship, a hardship evaluation can help document that impact.
Our extreme hardship evaluations examine how removal or separation would affect the U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident spouse, parent, or child, addressing factors such as:
- Emotional and psychological well-being
- Family stability and caregiving responsibilities
- Financial and educational impact
- Medical or mental health conditions exacerbated by separation
- Support networks and cultural factors
We take a holistic approach, ensuring the report reflects the unique emotional bonds and challenges of your family situation.
4. U Visa Evaluations
The U Visa provides protection for victims of certain crimes who have cooperated with law enforcement. Our evaluations document the emotional impact of trauma related to assault, abuse, or other qualifying crimes.
We assess symptoms of trauma and provide a professional, evidence-based report that demonstrates how the event has affected your mental health, safety, and daily functioning.
5. T Visa Evaluations
The T Visa supports survivors of human trafficking. These cases often involve deep, long-term trauma and require sensitive, trauma-informed assessment.
Our evaluations are conducted with care, patience, and cultural humility, focusing on:
- Symptoms of complex trauma or PTSD
- Fear, guilt, or self-blame related to exploitation
- Long-term effects on trust, safety, and self-worth
- Resilience and recovery potential
6. N-648 Medical Disability Waiver Evaluations
The N-648 evaluation assists lawful permanent residents applying for U.S. citizenship who cannot complete the English or civics exam due to a documented mental health condition or cognitive impairment.
We assess conditions such as:
- Cognitive decline or memory impairment
- Intellectual disabilities
- Learning disorders or severe anxiety
- Major depression, PTSD, or trauma-related cognitive symptoms
Our evaluations meet USCIS documentation standards and are written with medical and psychological clarity to support your application for a medical exemption (Form N-648).
What to Expect from Your Immigration Evaluation
We understand that opening up about painful or private experiences can feel difficult. That’s why we approach every evaluation with compassion, patience, and respect.
Here’s what you can expect:
1. Initial Meeting
We begin with a warm, confidential Initial Meeting to understand your background, immigration history, and emotional experiences. This step helps us determine what type of evaluation you need and how we can best support your case.
2. Clinical Interview
We conduct a comprehensive interview to explore your emotional health, trauma history, coping strategies, and current symptoms. You’ll never be pressured, we go at your pace.
3. Standardized Assessments
When appropriate, we use psychological testing tools to provide measurable evidence of emotional or cognitive impact.
4. Collateral Input (if needed)
With your consent, we can gather supportive information from family, therapists, or other professionals to strengthen the report.
5. Written Report
You’ll receive a detailed, objective, and professionally written report that clearly outlines your history, symptoms, and how they relate to your immigration case. We ensure your report meets the evidentiary standards required by USCIS, immigration courts, and your attorney.
6. Collaboration with Your Attorney
We work closely with your attorney to ensure the evaluation addresses the legal elements needed for your case.
Our Approach: Compassion Meets Clinical Excellence
At Charison Counseling, we believe that every story deserves to be told with dignity.
Our role is to translate your emotional experience into a professional psychological report that helps others understand your truth.
We don’t just document symptoms we illuminate the courage, resilience, and humanity behind them.
We are trauma-informed, culturally aware, and deeply committed to creating a space of safety and understanding for every client we serve.
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Serving Clients in Newport Beach, Orange County, and Across California
Our immigration evaluations are available in-person in Newport Beach and online throughout California via secure telehealth platforms.
We are experienced in working with clients from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and can provide language support in Spanish or interpreter services when needed.
Take the Next Step Toward Healing and Hope
Your story matters and it deserves to be heard clearly and compassionately.
At Charison Counseling, we’ll help you document your experiences with sensitivity and accuracy, giving your case the professional support it needs.
If you or your attorney is preparing for an asylum, VAWA, hardship, U Visa, T Visa, or N-648 case, we’re here to help.
✨ Reach out today to schedule your Initial Meeting and begin your path toward clarity, justice, and healing.
📍 Serving Newport Beach, Orange County, and all of California (online)
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