Immigration Psychological Evaluations in Illinois

Online | Chicago, Illinois

Immigration evaluation therapist specializing in U Visa, Extreme Hardship, Asylum, VAWA, and T Visa throughout Illinois

What is an immigration psychological evaluation in Illinois?

If you or a loved one are currently in immigration proceedings in Illinois, an immigration psychological evaluation may be beneficial to your case. An immigration evaluation in Illinois will tell your story, using your own words and help make your case in immigration court. It is written by a mental health expert that has advanced training in trauma and its effects on the individual and their family. Please contact me below if you are in need of an immigration psychological evaluation.

How can an immigration psychological evaluation in Illinois help me?

  • Summarize findings in an objective, trauma-informed, culturally responsive report

  • Highlight how separation from family can cause stress and hardship

  • Provide in depth assessment of any trauma symptoms

  • Connect psychological symptoms with impact on current functioning

Currently offering immigration evaluations in Illinois for the following:

  • U Visa

    The U nonimmigrant status (U visa) is set aside for victims of certain crimes who have suffered mental or physical abuse and are helpful to law enforcement or government officials in the investigation or prosecution of criminal activity. An immigration psychological evaluation for U Visa in IL will evaluate how the trauma from being victimized has effected you.

  • VAWA

    The Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) supports victims of domestic abuse and provides certain noncitizen family members of abusive U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents (LPRs) the ability to self-petition for immigrant classification without the abuser’s knowledge, consent, or participation in the immigration process. An immigration psychological evaluation for VAWA in IL will assess how the abuse impacted your mental health and overall functioning.

  • Extreme Hardship

    You may be eligible for an “extreme hardship” waiver as defined by the USCIS if you can prove that your removal would cause extreme hardship to the qualifying relative, who must be either a lawful permanent resident (LPR) or U.S. citizen. An immigration psychological evaluation in IL for extreme hardship will consider the financial, emotional, and social hardship your family member will endure if you are separated.

  • Asylum

    You may apply for asylum within one year of arriving to the United States if you are seeking protection because you have suffered persecution or fear you will suffer persecution due to your: race, religion, nationality, membership in a particular social group, or political opinion. An immigration psychological evaluation in IL for asylum will assess you for the impact of trauma from past or fear of future persecution if you return to your home country.

  • T Visa

    Victims of severe forms of trafficking in persons are protected under the Victims of Trafficking and Violence Protection Act, which offers a T visa to protect victims of sex trafficking and labor trafficking. An immigration psychological evaluation in IL for T Visa will evaluate to what extent the trauma of being trafficked has had on your mental and emotional wellbeing.

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The Immigration Evaluation Process

  • Contact Me

    Please call (312) 714-6777 , email me at agatakubinska@darcounseling.com, or click here to schedule an evaluation.

  • Complete Paperwork & Schedule Interview

    Before scheduling the first immigration psychological evaluation in Illinois interview, you will be sent paperwork to fill out and the first half of your payment will be due to reserve your appointment. After I receive the deposit, I will send you a receipt and Zoom link for our first appointment.

  • Interviews & Complete Report

    Depending on the type of immigration psychological evaluation Illinois case you have, we will typically meet for 1 ½ hours to 2 hours, for 1-4 sessions, one week apart via a secure HIPPA compliant online meeting. The second installment will be due at the first appointment.

    The information gathered will be used to write up a full psychological report that is typically 10-20 pages and will be submitted to your lawyer 2-3 weeks after our last interview.

FAQs about Immigration Psychological Evaluations in Illinois

  • The cost for an immigration psychological evaluation within the 2-3 week timeframe is $1,350. There is an additional charge of $500 for any evaluation due before 1 week, totaling $1,850.

  • Your fee for an immigration psychological evaluation covers 2-3 interviews with the evaluator, correspondance with the lawyer, review of legal and health documentation and the 10-20 page official report.

  • I only provide immigration psychological evaluations in English. If you need translation services, I can help you find a translator for your language. This requires an additional fee paid directly to the translator.

  • I am based in Chicago, IL. Our interviews for the immigration psychological evaluations will take place over a secure HIPPA-compliant online telehealth platform.