What Is an Immigration Psychological Evaluation?

Immigration psychological evaluations are typically requested by attorneys to provide clinical documentation in support of an immigration case. They are not designed to render a legal opinion or to determine the outcome of any immigration matter — that determination rests solely with immigration courts and government agencies.

These evaluations are used in a range of immigration matters, including applications for hardship waivers, VAWA (Violence Against Women Act) cases, U Visa and T Visa petitions, asylum-related proceedings, and cancellation of removal cases.

Immigration psychological evaluations should be conducted by licensed mental health professionals with relevant training in psychological assessment and clinical practice. At Enerje Wellness in Riverside, CA, evaluations are provided by licensed clinicians within their scope of practice and training.

Clinicians who conduct these evaluations are not immigration attorneys and cannot provide legal advice. Clients are encouraged to work with a qualified immigration attorney for all legal aspects of their case.

An immigration psychological evaluation typically includes a clinical interview, review of relevant documents and background information, and in some cases the administration of psychological assessment tools. The resulting report documents the clinician's clinical findings — such as the presence of trauma symptoms, hardship, or other psychological factors — in a format intended to be included in an immigration case file.

The report represents the clinician's professional, objective assessment. It does not advocate for a particular legal outcome.

Enerje Wellness provides immigration psychological evaluations in Riverside, CA and accepts referrals from immigration attorneys. Learn more on our Immigration Evaluations page or visit our For Attorneys page for referral information.