Survivors of domestic violence often need to file a VAWA self-petition to obtain lawful status independently from an abusive spouse or family member. A psychological evaluation in these cases documents the emotional and mental health effects of the abuse, such as trauma-related symptoms, loss of self-esteem, or fear of retaliation. This evidence can help strengthen the petition and support the survivor’s legal and personal safety.

An Extreme Hardship Waiver evaluation helps demonstrate the severe emotional and psychological difficulties that a qualifying U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident family member would face if their loved one were removed from the country. This may include symptoms of depression, anxiety, or post-traumatic stress, as well as the loss of essential emotional, financial, and caregiving support. A thorough clinical report can be a critical part of convincing USCIS that separation would result in extreme hardship.

Individuals seeking political asylum must show they have a credible fear of persecution in their home country due to race, religion, nationality, political opinion, or membership in a particular social group. Psychological evaluations for asylum claims document the emotional and mental health effects of past persecution or trauma and the ongoing fear of returning, helping to establish the credibility and urgency of the claim.

Psychological evaluations provide critical evidence for U-Visa and T-Visa cases by documenting the lasting impact of trauma. For U-Visas, evaluations highlight the psychological harm from qualifying crimes, while for T-Visas, they capture the emotional consequences of human trafficking, such as complex trauma and long-term distress.

Psychological and cognitive evaluations for N-648 Disability Waivers help demonstrate when a medical or mental health condition prevents an individual from fulfilling the English or civics testing requirements for U.S. citizenship, offering clear clinical evidence to support exemption requests.