A professional psychological evaluation can be decisive in demonstrating exceptional hardship and strengthening your case before the immigration judge.
In a cancellation of removal case, you must demonstrate to the judge the exceptional and extremely unusual hardship that your qualified family members would suffer. The psychological evaluation documents this emotional impact with professional clinical evidence, in Spanish and with licensed therapists.
Cancellation of removal is a remedy that allows certain immigrants in deportation proceedings to apply for permanent residence. Relief is granted by an immigration judge when the applicant meets specific criteria.
Among them: demonstrate good moral character and that his deportation would cause exceptional and extremely unusual difficulties to qualified family members.
Schedule your EvaluationDetailed interview with the individual and their family members to collect comprehensive personal and psychological information.
Standardized psychological tests to measure mental health status and emotional well-being.
Based on the findings, the clinician provides a diagnosis and explores what may affect your case.
“A well-founded clinical report can make the difference between separation and staying with your family.”Therapy Works Clinical Team
It demonstrates the emotional, psychological and logistical impacts that deportation would have.
Highlights the exceptional hardship it would cause for qualifying family members, with a focus on emotional stress and mental health challenges.
Provides an objective and professional perspective on the person's circumstances.
The psychological and emotional impact that separation or return would have on your qualified family members, supported by clinical interviews and a professional report.
Normally to qualified family members (spouse, children or parents, citizens or residents) and, depending on the case, also to the person in process. Your lawyer and the therapist define it together.
One or more clinical interviews are scheduled with a licensed, bilingual therapist. From them, a professional report is written that documents your emotional state and is given to you and your lawyer to present as evidence in your case.
Yes. We see clients by video in 44 states and territories, with the same legal validity as in person, and the report is delivered the same way. We don’t serve New York, Massachusetts, New Mexico, Oregon, Louisiana, Iowa, Alaska or Hawaii yet.