Immigration Psychological Evaluations
in Arizona & Oregon
Compassionate, Trauma Informed Evaluations for Immigration Cases
Raha Wellness provides comprehensive immigration psychological evaluations for individuals and families navigating the immigration process.
Evaluations are conducted by Ayla Perez, LCSW, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with extensive experience in trauma and culturally responsive mental health care.
Immigration cases can require people to revisit some of the most difficult experiences of their lives. Our goal is to provide a thorough clinical evaluation while creating an environment where you feel respected, heard, and treated as a whole person.
Virtual immigration psychological evaluations are available for clients located throughout Arizona and Oregon.
$1,000 Comprehensive Evaluation
Immigration Cases We Evaluate
Immigration psychological evaluations can provide important clinical documentation about trauma, mental health symptoms, family circumstances, and the psychological impact of experiences relevant to an immigration case.
Raha Wellness provides immigration psychological evaluations for the following types of cases:
VAWA Psychological Evaluations
VAWA psychological evaluations may help document the emotional and psychological effects of abuse within a qualifying relationship.
Evaluations may explore experiences involving intimate partner violence, coercive control, emotional abuse, threats, financial abuse, isolation, and other forms of maltreatment when clinically relevant.
U Visa Psychological Evaluations
U visa psychological evaluations may help document the psychological impact experienced by individuals who have been victims of qualifying criminal activity.
The evaluation can assess trauma symptoms, fear, anxiety, depression, changes in functioning, sleep disturbance, hypervigilance, and other clinically relevant effects of the experience.
T Visa Psychological Evaluations
T visa psychological evaluations may be appropriate for certain survivors of human trafficking.
These evaluations can explore the psychological effects of exploitation, coercion, threats, abuse, trafficking, and related traumatic experiences.
Extreme Hardship Psychological Evaluations
Extreme hardship evaluations explore the potential psychological and emotional impact that separation, relocation, or other immigration related circumstances could have on a qualifying individual or family.
The evaluation may consider mental health, family relationships, caregiving responsibilities, medical concerns, financial circumstances, cultural considerations, community support, children's needs, and the potential effects of family separation or relocation.
Asylum Psychological Evaluations
An asylum psychological evaluation can help document the psychological effects of persecution, violence, threats, discrimination, displacement, or other traumatic experiences.
The evaluation may assess symptoms of post traumatic stress, anxiety, depression, grief, sleep disturbance, hypervigilance, dissociation, and other trauma related concerns when clinically appropriate.
What Is Included in Your Immigration Psychological Evaluation?
Comprehensive Clinical Interview
Your evaluation includes a 90 to 120 minute clinical interview focused on your history, current circumstances, psychological symptoms, and experiences relevant to the evaluation.
If additional evaluation time is clinically necessary, a second 30 to 60 minute appointment is included.
Record Review
Relevant records provided for the evaluation are reviewed and incorporated when appropriate.
Comprehensive Written Report
A detailed psychological report is prepared following the evaluation. The report summarizes relevant history, clinical findings, assessment results, and diagnostic impressions when clinically appropriate.
Psychological Assessment
Standardized psychological screening and assessment measures may be used when clinically appropriate to better understand trauma, anxiety, depression, or other psychological symptoms.
One Report Revision
One revision is included when requested following review.
With appropriate authorization, the completed psychological evaluation can be provided directly to your immigration attorney.
Immigration Psychological Evaluation Cost
Standard Immigration Psychological Evaluation
1,000
Your evaluation includes:
90 to 120 minute comprehensive clinical evaluation
Additional 30 to 60 minute evaluation if clinically necessary
Review of relevant records
Psychological assessment measures when clinically appropriate
Comprehensive written psychological evaluation report
One requested report revision
Expedited Evaluation
Additional $295
Expedited report completion within 3 to 5 business days, when available.
Court Testimony or Deposition
$250 per hour
Court testimony, deposition, or related professional time is billed separately.
What to Expect From Your Immigration Psychological Evaluation
1. Complete Your Paperwork
Before your appointment, you will complete your consent forms and requested questionnaires so we can spend more of your appointment focusing on your story and the purpose of your evaluation.
2. Meet With Your Evaluator
You will meet virtually or in-person with Ayla Perez, LCSW for your comprehensive clinical evaluation.
Your interview will generally last approximately 90 to 120 minutes. Additional evaluation time may be scheduled when clinically necessary.
3. Your Report Is Prepared
Following the interview, relevant records, assessment results, clinical findings, and other applicable information are reviewed and incorporated into a comprehensive psychological evaluation report.
4. Your Report Is Delivered
Once completed, your report can be provided to you and, with appropriate authorization, your immigration attorney.
Immigration Attorneys and Law Firms
Looking for an Immigration Psychological Evaluation for Your Client?
Raha Wellness welcomes referrals from immigration attorneys, law firms, and organizations serving immigrant communities throughout Arizona and Oregon.
We understand that psychological evaluations are one component of a larger immigration case.
With appropriate client authorization, we can coordinate with the referring attorney regarding the referral question, relevant documentation, records, and delivery of the completed psychological evaluation.
We welcome opportunities to establish ongoing referral relationships with immigration attorneys seeking trauma informed, clinically thorough psychological evaluations for their clients.
Raha Wellness provides immigration psychological evaluations for attorneys representing clients in asylum, VAWA, U visa, T visa, and extreme hardship immigration matters.
Immigration Psychological Evaluations in Arizona
Raha Wellness provides virtual immigration psychological evaluations for clients located throughout Arizona, including Phoenix, Tempe, Mesa, Chandler, Gilbert, Scottsdale, Glendale, Peoria, Tucson, Flagstaff, Prescott, Yuma, and surrounding communities.
Because evaluations are available through telehealth, you do not need to live in the Phoenix metropolitan area to receive an immigration psychological evaluation from Raha Wellness.
Immigration Psychological Evaluations in Oregon
Raha Wellness also provides virtual immigration psychological evaluations for clients located throughout Oregon, including Portland, Salem, Eugene, Beaverton, Hillsboro, Gresham, Bend, Medford, Corvallis, and surrounding communities.
Telehealth allows clients throughout Oregon to access an immigration psychological evaluation without traveling to a major metropolitan area.
What If English Is Not My First Language?
You deserve to be able to communicate your experiences as accurately and comfortably as possible.
If English is not your preferred language, please let us know when contacting Raha Wellness.
Interpreter needs and appropriate arrangements can be discussed before scheduling your immigration psychological evaluation. When appropriate, Raha Wellness can also coordinate with your immigration attorney regarding interpretation arrangements.
Meet Your Evaluator
Ayla Perez, LCSW
Ayla Perez is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and the founder of Raha Wellness.
Ayla's clinical work includes extensive experience working with trauma, anxiety, grief and loss, dissociation, family systems, and complex mental health concerns.
She holds two master's degrees, with graduate research focused on honor crimes. She has worked with refugee and resettlement organizations for over 5 years.
Her clinical approach incorporates trauma informed and culturally responsive care as well as specialized experience with trauma focused treatment, EMDR, somatic approaches, mindfulness, and nervous system regulation.
Ayla provides immigration psychological evaluations for individuals located in Arizona and Oregon with an emphasis on comprehensive clinical assessment, compassionate interviewing, and clear professional documentation.
Frequently Asked Questions About Immigration Psychological Evaluations
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A standard immigration psychological evaluation through Raha Wellness is $1,000. The fee includes the clinical evaluation, relevant record review, psychological assessment when appropriate, comprehensive written report, and one requested revision.
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The primary clinical evaluation generally lasts approximately 90 to 120 minutes. If additional evaluation time is clinically necessary, an additional 30 to 60 minute appointment may be scheduled.
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Report turnaround time depends on current availability and case complexity. Expedited report completion within 3 to 5 business days may be available for an additional $295.
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Yes. Raha Wellness provides telehealth immigration psychological evaluations for eligible clients located in Arizona and Oregon.
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Raha Wellness provides psychological evaluations for immigration matters that may include asylum, VAWA, U visa, T visa, and extreme hardship cases.
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Yes. Raha Wellness accepts referrals from immigration attorneys and law firms. With appropriate authorization, we can coordinate with your attorney and provide the completed psychological evaluation directly to them.
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Please let Raha Wellness know before your appointment if you have language or interpreter needs. Appropriate arrangements can be discussed before scheduling.
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No. A psychological evaluation provides clinical information that may support an immigration case, but it cannot guarantee a particular legal outcome. Immigration decisions are made by the appropriate legal and governmental authorities.
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No. An immigration psychological evaluation is an assessment and documentation service. Its primary purpose is to evaluate clinically relevant psychological information related to the referral question. It is not a substitute for ongoing mental health treatment.
Your Story Deserves to Be Heard With Care
Immigration proceedings can ask people to explain some of the most difficult experiences of their lives.
You do not have to approach that process without compassion.
Raha Wellness provides trauma informed immigration psychological evaluations for individuals and families throughout Arizona and Oregon.