Compassionate, culturally responsive evaluations
Immigration Evaluations
Immigration Psychological Evaluations for Asylum, Hardship, VAWA, and U Visa Cases
We understand that immigration concerns affect entire families.
We are award winning, trauma-informed, we provide comprehensive reports, attorney collaboration and a compassionate approach
Immigration Cases
Asylum
Hardship waivers
VAWA
U Visa
T Visa petitions
Why Work with us?
Immigration evaluations require more than psychology knowledge alone.
They require an understanding of trauma, family systems, culture, identity, loss, and the realities of navigating life between countries, communities, and legal systems.
Our Specialty
We have specific specialty in Middle East, MENA region, Desi community, and Latin American communities impacted by trauma and psychological hardship.
Oak Tree Counseling and Wellness was founded by a first-generation therapist and trauma specialist with more than 20 years of clinical experience; Oak Tree Counseling & Wellness brings both professional expertise and cross-cultural understanding to the evaluation process
Our goal is to provide trusted and comprehensive evaluations that help attorneys, courts, and decision-makers understand the human impact behind the case.
Recognized Excellence and Trusted Credentials
How We Work.
Our assessments help document the emotional and psychological impact of your experiences and provide meaningful support for your legal case.
You may be seeking an immigration evaluation because you are facing an important decision that could affect your future, your family, or your ability to remain together.
The legal process brings a lot of fear, uncertainty, stress, and emotional strain.
We provide immigration psychological evaluations for a variety of cases, including hardship waivers, cancellation of removal, VAWA cases, U visas, T visas, asylum-related matters, and other immigration proceedings when appropriate.
Evaluations may include:
• Clinical interviews
• Psychological assessment measures
• Review of relevant records and documentation
•Trauma history and impact
• Collaboration with your attorney when needed
• A comprehensive written evaluation report
What To Expect
Consultation
We offer a brief complimentary 15-minute consultation
2. Evaluation Appointment
We will meet for a comprehensive clinical interview where we discuss your personal history, current concerns, family relationships, and the circumstances relevant to your immigration case.
3. Assessment & Review
Objective psychological assessments and supporting documentation are reviewed.
4. Report Preparation
A detailed written evaluation is prepared and shared with you and/or your attorney.
5. Collaboration & Follow-Up
We remain available for communication with your attorney and can make revisions when clinically appropriate.
Services are available virtually and interpreter services can be arranged when needed.
Frequently Asked Questions
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An immigration psychological evaluation is a clinical assessment completed by a licensed mental health professional.
The evaluation explores your emotional, psychological, and personal history and results in a comprehensive written report that your attorney may submit as supporting evidence in your immigration case.
Our founder is a first generation.
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A psychological evaluation provides objective clinical documentation that may help explain the emotional, psychological, and mental health impact of your circumstances.
While no evaluation can guarantee a specific outcome, it can provide important supporting evidence for your attorney to include in your case.
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Immigration evaluations require more than clinical expertise—they require an understanding of trauma, culture, and the unique challenges many immigrants and their families face.
Our practice brings more than 20 years of experience working with trauma, complex family dynamics, and multicultural communities. We have extensive experience understanding how migration, displacement, violence, family separation, and cultural factors can affect mental health and daily functioning.
Our evaluations are:
Trauma-informed and culturally responsive
Thorough, objective, and professionally written
Tailored to the specific legal questions relevant to your case
Completed in collaboration with your attorney when appropriate
Our goal is to create a comprehensive evaluation that accurately reflects your experiences while meeting the professional standards expected in immigration proceedings.
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The evaluation typically includes a clinical interview, standardized psychological assessment measures when appropriate, and a review of relevant records or documentation.
With your permission, we can also collaborate with your attorney to ensure the report addresses the legal questions relevant to your case.
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The timeline depends on the complexity of your case and scheduling availability. Most evaluations include one or more appointments, followed by time to prepare a thorough written report. If your case has a legal deadline, please let me know so we can discuss whether an expedited timeline is possible.
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The fee for a comprehensive immigration psychological evaluation is $1,200.
This fee includes the clinical interview(s), psychological assessment measures, review of relevant records, collaboration with your attorney as needed, and a comprehensive written evaluation report.
We understand that immigration proceedings can be financially demanding.
Payment plans are available, and we're happy to discuss options with you before scheduling your evaluation.
If you have questions about the process or whether an evaluation is appropriate for your case, please reach out—we're here to help.
We offer complimentary 15 minute consultation.
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No. We provide translation if needed.
We strive to make the evaluation process as comfortable and accessible as possible. Our clinicians can conduct evaluations in Arabic, Hindi, and Urdu. If you speak another language—or if your dialect requires additional support—we can arrange for a qualified interpreter, including for languages such as Spanish.
Interpreter services are included as part of your immigration evaluation, so you do not need to find or bring your own interpreter.
If you would feel more comfortable, you are also welcome to bring a trusted family member or support person to your appointment.
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We’ll take it from there and help guide you into the right care pathway.
As a first-generation Egyptian American clinician, Chereen understands that immigration experiences often involve complex cultural, family, and identity considerations that may not be fully captured through legal documentation alone.
Founder Oak Tree Counseling and Wellness