A Mental Health Immigration Evaluation, also known as a Hardship Evaluation, is a specialized mental health assessment conducted by a licensed clinician. These evaluations are often required for asylum, refugee status, and various other forms of immigration relief.

The primary objectives of an immigration evaluation include assessing the individual's current mental health and emotional well-being. This involves a thorough examination of their psychological state, documenting any past trauma and its impact on their mental health. Additionally, the evaluation aims to describe potential long-term psychological challenges related to the individual's immigration status. By providing a detailed report on the individual's mental health needs and the potential hardships they may face if deported, these evaluations offer a comprehensive understanding of their situation.

These evaluations can be pivotal in supporting cases where the individual has experienced extreme hardship, trauma, has a high-medical needs family member, has faced exploitation or abuse, or is seeking political asylum. By providing a clear and detailed understanding of an individual's mental health, these evaluations play a crucial role in immigration proceedings. They help ensure that those in need receive the appropriate relief and support, highlighting the importance of mental health in the context of immigration.

Services Offered

• Asylum

• Hardship / Cancellation of Removal

• T Visa

• U Visa

• VAWA

• I-751 Petition

• Other cases will be considered with a 15-minute consultation call

Languages Spoken

• English

• Works with interpreters for other languages without extra cost

Training

• Mastering Immigration Evaluations, Immigration Evaluation Training with Georgia King, 2024

Rates

• Evaluation fee $1250: This includes a written report, provided 2 to 4 weeks after the interviews, and the time spent on them.

• Reduced fee $875: available for individuals and families with an annual household income at or below 150% of the 2024 federal poverty level for the 48 contiguous states, depending on household size. Proof of income is required.

• Pro bono cases and sliding-scale fee adjustments for clients in need are available on a limited basis, with up to one case every two months. Proof of income is required.

• Expedited fee $250: written report provided 1 week after the interviews.

Where can we meet?

• In-person in my St Paul, Minnesota office

• Virtually as long as you are located in Idaho, Florida, or North Carolina

Licenses

Minnesota: LPCC #3567

Idaho: Mental or Behavioral Telehealth - Counselor #9861070

Florida: TLHT Licensed Mental Health Counselor #TPMC5613

North Carolina: temporarily provided authorization through Executive Order 318 by Governor Roy Cooper