Immigration Evaluations

A psychological evaluation can be a powerful piece of evidence to bolster your claims in an immigration case. In certain instances, the evaluation can be the determining factor in the approval or denial of your petition.

I am bilingual in Spanish and English and have written over 400 successful psychological evaluations for immigration cases. Rest assured, you can depend on my expertise for the delivery of a comprehensive, high-quality report tailored to your case.

“I don’t believe I’ve EVER had a waiver application denied on a case in which Miranda provided me an evaluation. ”
— J.J. Hamlyn, Esq., Immigration Attorney
“Miranda is adept at spotting and developing psychological hardship in her evaluations. These evaluations were undoubtedly a consideration in the consistent approvals.”
— Maura Petersen, Esq., Immigration Attorney

Increase your Chances of Immigration Success

A detailed and well-written psychological evaluation can be a valuable piece of information in your immigration case.

It has been proven that psychological evaluations bolster immigration cases universally. A study conducted in 2021 revealed that cases incorporating a psychological evaluation, especially asylum cases, had an approval rate of 81.6%, in stark contrast to the national asylum grant rate of just 42.4%. This study indicates that the likelihood of approval doubles when a psychological evaluation is presented as evidence.

Psychological expert for immigration cases, Immigration mental health assessments, Evaluation for immigration hardship, Psychological evaluation for immigration relief, Immigration waiver evaluations, Immigration evaluation reports

My Specialties

I specialize in immigration psychological evaluations for Cancellation of Removal, Extreme Hardship Waivers, Violence Against Women Act (VAWA)/Spousal Abuse, Victims of Crime (U-Visa), Victims of Human Trafficking (T-Visa), and Asylum cases.

Working with a seasoned clinician is crucial when submitting an immigration evaluation. If USCIS is presented with a persuasive argument and compelling report, the likelihood of granting legal status increases significantly.

As a psychotherapist with a decade of experience conducting immigration evaluations and a deep understanding of immigration issues, I am committed to delivering impactful psychological evaluations for my clients. With an extensive background as an immigration legal assistant, I am well-versed in immigration legal terminology and familiar with USCIS procedures, which allows me to write compelling and successful evaluations.

What the Report Includes

  • Comprehensive collection of biopsychosocial history

  • Observations of behavior and subsequent interpretations

  • Clinical evaluations, symptom interpretation, and diagnoses based on DSM 5 criteria

  • Utilization of validated symptom screening tools and severity measures to substantiate clinical diagnoses

  • Scholarly and scientific studies to back up clinical diagnoses and client hardship

Cancellation of removal Immigration relief through cancellation of removal Cancellation of removal requirements Cancellation of removal application process Eligibility for cancellation of removal

Cancellation of Removal

Extreme hardship waiver Immigration relief based on extreme hardship Extreme hardship criteria Extreme hardship evidence Extreme hardship letter Extreme hardship affidavit

Extreme Hardship

VAWA immigration benefits VAWA self-petition Immigration relief under VAWA VAWA eligibility requirements VAWA immigration application process VAWA immigration attorney

VAWA/Spousal Abuse

U-visa immigration benefits U-visa eligibility requirements U-visa certification process U-visa application assistance U-visa immigration attorney U-visa immigration documentation

U-Visa

T-visa immigration benefits T-visa eligibility requirements T-visa application process T-visa immigration attorney T-visa immigration documentation

T-Visa

Asylum immigration process Seeking asylum in United States Asylum eligibility requirements Asylum interview preparation Asylum application assistance Asylum immigration lawyer

Asylum

Frequently Asked Questions

  • We will begin with a phone conversation to discuss your case, after which I will schedule a future appointment for you. I will provide you with a link to a HIPAA-compliant platform, which will include various psychological assessments and a detailed intake form. Appointments typically last ninety minutes and are conducted virtually. During the evaluation, we will delve into your case and relevant information in detail. All information shared is confidential and handled in compliance with HIPAA regulations. Following our session, I will prepare the evaluation within a two-week period. If necessary, I may reach out with follow-up questions at no additional cost.

  • Absolutely. I offer flexible payment plans as I am committed to ensuring that quality psychological evaluations are accessible to everyone who requires them.

  • Your report will be ready within two weeks following our initial evaluation session. However, if you require your report sooner, I can typically expedite the process for an additional rush fee.

  • Fees are determined on a case-by-case basis. For detailed information about fees, please contact me.

  • Currently, my license only permits me to practice in California. Consequently, I'm unable to provide services to individuals residing outside of this state.

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