Supporting Your Case Through Clinical Insight.
Mental Health Immigration Evaluations
Navigating the immigration process can be complex. A mental health immigration evaluation can provide important clinical documentation to support certain immigration-related legal matters.
At Align by Nicole Reneé, I provide comprehensive, trauma-informed immigration evaluations that assess the psychological and emotional impact of relevant experiences and circumstances. Each evaluation is approached with clinical care, cultural awareness, and attention to the individual needs of the case.
Asylum
Explores the psychological impact of persecution, trauma, or fear of returning to one's country of origin.
Types of Evaluations Supported
U-Visa
Explores the emotional and psychological impact of qualifying criminal victimization and related experiences.
VAWA
(Violence Against Women Act) Documents the psychological impact of abuse, cruelty, or other qualifying experiences within an intimate or family relationship.
Cancellation of Removal
Explores the emotional and psychological impact that deportation or separation may have on the individual and their qualifying family members.
T-Visa
Documents the psychological impact of human trafficking and related experiences.
Extreme Hardship
Explores the emotional and psychological impact that separation or relocation may have on a qualifying family member.
The Evaluation Process
A thoughtful, step by step approach
Initial Consultation
A brief call to discuss the evaluation process, answer initial questions, and discuss next steps.
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Clinical Interview + Assessment
We'll meet virtually for a comprehensive clinical interview and assessment. We'll explore your current symptoms, relevant experiences, and how the circumstances surrounding your case have affected your emotional and psychological well-being.
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Draft
I'll prepare a detailed draft outlining relevant clinical information, assessment results, and findings. The draft is typically shared with your attorney within 7–14 days after the clinical interview.
Final Report
Following review and any necessary follow-up, the final evaluation report is completed and shared with your attorney.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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The entire evaluation process is conducted virtually through a HIPAA-compliant platform, allowing you to participate from a private, comfortable location.
*Please note, evaluations are available for Florida, Texas, and Tennessee
The evaluation includes a comprehensive clinical interview, a biopsychosocial assessment, and a mental health evaluation. We'll explore relevant personal and family history, relationships, social and environmental circumstances, emotional well-being, and experiences connected to your case.
When appropriate, standardized assessment tools may also be used to gain additional insight into your symptoms, emotional functioning, and psychological well-being.
All of this information helps develop a more complete understanding of your experiences and their impact on your life.
Following the assessment, I'll prepare a detailed written evaluation that includes relevant clinical information, assessment results, observations, and clinical impressions.
The report will be shared with your attorney as supporting clinical documentation for your case.
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A psychological evaluation can be an important piece of supporting documentation for your immigration case. It provides a clinical perspective on your experiences, emotional well-being, and the psychological impact of the circumstances relevant to your case.
While the evaluation can help provide additional context and clinical insight, it is only one part of the overall legal process. The decision to approve or deny an immigration petition or application rests with the appropriate immigration authorities, and no evaluation can guarantee a particular outcome.
My role is to provide a thorough, thoughtful, and clinically grounded evaluation that accurately reflects your experiences with care, accuracy, cultural awareness, and respect.
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Language should never feel like a barrier to getting the support you need. If you're more comfortable communicating in another language, a professional interpreter can be requested and arranged to support you throughout the evaluation process. Just let me know your preferred language when reaching out so we can make the necessary arrangements ahead of time.
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The evaluation process typically takes approximately 2–3 weeks.
Following your clinical interview, a draft of the evaluation report is typically provided to your attorney within 7–14 days. This allows time for review and any necessary follow-up before the final report is completed.
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Each report is $800. The price includes the 120-minute evaluation and written report.
100% of payment is due 72-hours before the scheduled evaluation.
All major credit/debit cards are accepted.
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Yes, expedited reports are provided for an additional fee of $350
Ready to Take the Next Step?
For Individuals
Looking for an evaluation to support your case? Let's connect to discuss your circumstances, evaluation needs, and next steps.
For Attorneys & Legal Professionals
Have a client who may benefit from a psychological evaluation? I welcome professional referrals and opportunities to collaborate.