comprehensive Immigration Evaluations

for Legal Cases

I provide comprehensive immigration evaluations for attorneys and their clients in cases such as asylum, extreme hardship waivers, domestic violence-related petitions, etc. With a background in trauma-focused therapy, I have worked with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds, bringing professionalism to every evaluation. My client's reports are detailed, evidence-based, trauma-informed, and tailored to meet the specific needs of each case.

With a commitment to timely communication and high-quality service, I am dedicated to ensuring reports are neutral and objective.

Contact Krystal at Kroamestherapy@gmail.com or (718) 688-9217 to schedule a consultation.

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What to expect

  • Step 1

    The attorney will call or email me to schedule a free 15-minute phone consultation.

    I will review any documentation applicable to the client’s case, such as medical records, police reports, educational records, etc.

    Intake paperwork, consent forms, and clinical assessments will be sent by email and completed by client prior to the first interview.

  • Step 2

    I will schedule two virtual interviews (two hours each) on a secure, private HIPAA-compliant platform with the client. I will ask for details about the client’s life experiences and current symptoms as well as complete several psychological assessments together.

  • Step 3

    Two to three weeks after the final interview, I will send a final, signed copy of the evaluation to the attorney.

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 FAQs for Immigration Evaluations

  • An immigration evaluation is a professional assessment conducted by a mental health professional to document the psychological and emotional effects of circumstances related to your immigration case. These evaluations can strengthen cases such as asylum, extreme hardship waivers, VAWA petitions, U-visas, and T-visas.

  • Immigration evaluations provide detailed documentation of how specific events or circumstances (trauma, persecution, or family separation, etc.) have impacted your mental health. They help immigration attorneys and judges understand your unique story and the challenges you face, which can improve the overall strength of your case.

  • • Hardship • Asylum • VAWA • U/T Visas

  • No. My role is to provide an impartial and professional evaluation of your mental health and personal history, based on the information you share with me and the tools used during this process.  Please understand that this evaluation is intended to assist your immigration case but does not guarantee a specific outcome or approval, as the final decision rests with the immigration authorities.

  • Full Clinical Mental Health Evaluation $2,000 

    • Includes Legal Consultation, two 2-hour Clinical Interviews, Testing, & Final Report 

    Additional Services & Fees

    a) Expedited Turnaround (Under 14 Days) +$500 

    b) Multi-Subject Assessment +$300

    Applied per additional qualifying relative interviewed and assessed in Hardship Case

    c) Court Testimony +$250/hr

    Includes preparation, travel/wait time; 2-hour retainer required.

  • Your information is confidential. Please be assured that you control the pace of the interviews and are under no obligation to answer questions that you are not comfortable with. My focus is to document your experiences and assess their impact on your emotional and psychological well being. At the same time, I will ensure that this an environment where you feel safe, understood, and accepted.

  • To maintain clinical objectivity and avoid potential conflicts of interest, I perform immigration evaluations as an independent evaluator only and do not provide ongoing therapy services to evaluation clients. I am happy to offer referrals for continuing therapeutic support upon request.

  • Studies have shown that including a psychological evaluation in immigration cases can increase success rates by as much as 89% for certain types of relief, such as asylum or hardship waivers.

    (American Immigration Lawyers Association [AILA], 2019).

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