Trauma-Informed,
Online Immigration Psychological Evaluations
in
Illinois, Washington, and Oregon
Strengthen Your Case with Psychological Evidence That Gets to the Heart of What Matters
If you’re here, it usually means one thing: you need the story to be understood clearly—by a decision-maker who wasn’t there.
If you’re an immigration attorney,
You’re doing high-stakes work in a rapidly shifting political climate, where policies, enforcement priorities, and adjudication patterns can change, and where scrutiny can feel relentless.
You’re balancing deadlines, evidentiary strategy, and the practical reality that a weak or generic report can create risk—while a strong one can bring clarity to the record.
You might be thinking:
“I need a report I can rely on.”
“I don’t have time to chase vendors or fix messy writing.”
“I need predictable timelines for filing strategy.”
“I need credible documentation that won’t overclaim.”
If you’re a client (or a loved one)
The idea of talking about trauma—or describing how it would feel to be separated from someone you love can feel intimidating, exposing, and emotionally overwhelming.
It is especially more challenging when you know your loved one’s immigration status may rely heavily on you and your story.
Many people worry they’ll fall apart, shut down, or “say it wrong.” Others fear that if their story isn’t perfectly chronological or perfectly steady, it won’t be believed.
You might find yourself thinking:
“I’m scared to talk about what happened.”
“I don’t want to mess it up.”
“I’m afraid I’ll freeze or get overwhelmed.”
“What if I can’t explain the separation grief in a way that makes sense?”
Hi there, Welcome
I am May Han, LMFT
I write immigration evaluations that are calm for clients and reliable for legal teams.
I am passionate about helping people turn lived experience into clear, defensible clinical documentation because, as a fellow traveler on earth, I recognize the weight of having your story understood, believed, and taken seriously—especially when your future, your family, or your safety depends on it.
What Make Us Different
Immigration evaluations are our only focus
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ClearVoice was designed around one and only one job— producing clinically sound, immigration-purpose evaluations with a process that stays consistent from intake to final draft.
We complete immigration psychological evaluations as a primary service area (including VAWA, I-601A extreme hardship, U Visa, T Visa and asylum).
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Our interview structure, documentation style, and report organization are designed for immigration decision-making—not adapted from therapy charting.
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Regular collaboration with immigration attorneys and frequent exposure to complex cases keeps our work grounded in what actually matters in real filings. We do not practice law, but we understand what makes a report more readable, defensible, and usable.
We are not someone who “learns as they go.” We are a team that does this work consistently and deliberately
Clinical credibility that translates cleanly into legal relevance
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We assess and document common immigration-related presentations—domestic violence/power and control, persecution-related trauma, exploitation, chronic fear responses—carefully and respectfully.
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We spell out how symptoms show up in real life (sleep, concentration, parenting, relationships, work stability, safety behaviors), so the report answers “what does this mean in daily functioning?” in plain language.
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We work across diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds with humility and care—while keeping the evaluation structured and clinically consistent.
Immigration evaluations require more than empathy. They require disciplined clinical reasoning that can be understood by a legal reader. We hold both.
Reports that attorneys can rely on: Specific & defensible
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The report is organized around what the adjudicator or court needs to understand, with clean headings, coherent reasoning, and no “template feel.”
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We aim for reports that are thorough but navigable—often 10–15 pages on average—so key points land clearly without burying the reader.
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Many problems in weaker evaluations come from thin methods, vague conclusions, or minimal functional impact. We write to avoid those issues. We can’t promise outcomes, but we can control clarity, support, and credibility.
We don’t produce generic narratives. Each report is written to address each client’s unique story AND the legal question in the case type, supported by clear methodology and disciplined language.
Why these evaluations matter
Immigration psychological evaluations often function as structured expert evidence—a bridge between lived experience and legal frameworks.
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A large retrospective analysis of 2,584 cases facilitated by Physicians for Human Rights (2008–2018) reported positive immigration relief outcomes in 81.6% of cases that included forensic medical evaluations, compared to an overall national asylum grant rate cited in the study of 42.4% for the same period.
We do not promise outcomes.
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Many immigration remedies explicitly include psychological harm, mental abuse, trauma impact, functional impairment, or trauma-related participation barriers as part of what must be proven or weighed.
A good report doesn’t just say, “This person is distressed.”
It makes the distress legible: what it looks like, how it functions, how it impairs daily life, and what patterns are consistent with traumatic stress—so a legal reader can understand the psychological impact without having to guess. -
Trauma can affect memory, avoidance, dissociation, and emotional regulation—things that can change how someone tells their story over time. A retrospective review of medico-legal affidavits found that trauma-related memory loss can show up as memory gaps and difficulty presenting a clear chronology, which can be misread by adjudicators as dishonesty if not clinically contextualized.
This is one reason attorneys seek evaluations: not to “fix” a client’s story, but to help a decision-maker understand how trauma can shape testimony.
Service we provide
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If your case involves proving extreme hardship to a qualifying relative, an evaluation can help document how separation or relocation would likely affect an US. Citizen’s mental health and daily functioning. We often describe impacts that are hard to communicate through paperwork alone, such as worsening anxiety or depression, sleep disruption, reduced ability to work, caregiving strain, and the cumulative stress that builds over time
If your case involves removal proceedings, an evaluation can clarify psychological vulnerabilities, caregiving roles, and the likely consequences of disruption—especially when there are trauma histories, medical needs, or long-standing mental health patterns that would worsen under removal-related stress.
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If you’re seeking asylum, an evaluation can document trauma exposure, trauma-related symptoms, and functional impact. It can also explain trauma-related patterns (avoidance, emotional numbing, fragmented memory) so they are not misread as inconsistency in front of a legal decision maker’s eye.
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If your case involves abuse by a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident spouse (or qualifying family relationship), an evaluation can document psychological effects of abuse—especially when the abuse was primarily emotional, psychological, coercive, or controlling and therefore less visible.
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If your case involves being a victim of a qualifying crime and documenting psychological impact (“mental abuse”), an evaluation can clarify severity, duration, impairment, and ongoing symptoms in structured terms.
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If your case involves human trafficking, an evaluation can document trauma impact and ongoing consequences in a careful way, including psychological harm, functional impairment, and care needs—without forcing the client to carry the burden of proving harm through raw narrative alone.
FAQs for Immigrants & Families
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An immigration psychological evaluation is different from therapy. Rather than providing ongoing treatment, our goal is to understand your experiences, assess their psychological impact, and prepare a professional report that may support your immigration case.
The process includes two structured interviews (approximately 1.5–2 hours each), psychological questionnaires, and a review of relevant records. We will ask about your background, personal experiences, and how these experiences have affected your daily life and emotional well-being.
You don't need to prepare a perfect story. We'll guide you through the process, one step at a time.
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It's understandable to feel nervous about discussing painful experiences, especially those involving abuse, trauma, or possible separation from loved ones.
You don't have to prove your suffering, remember every detail, or tell your story perfectly. Trauma and prolonged stress can sometimes make it difficult to recall events in order or put feelings into words.
We take a compassionate, trauma-informed approach. You can ask for breaks, share concerns, and move at a manageable pace. Our job is to help you feel heard while documenting your experiences accurately and respectfully.
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Fee
We charge a flat fee of $1800 per report. This includes:
Two Structured Interviews (1.5-2 hours each, usually a week apart, can be done in one week when schedule allows)
Psychological screening
File reviews
Collateral information gathering
Correspondence with client's attorney,
Report Writing
Editing.
Please note that we ask for a non refundable 1/3 ($600) of the payment to reserve your spot.
Remainder payment by a credit / Debit/HSA card is due at the time of service.
If needed, a payment plan is offered where the remainder payment can be divided by two equal payments ($600). Your clinician will collect each payment at the end of each interview.
Please note that, however, payment plan you choose, we require full payments to be made before your clinician releases the 1st draft.
Insurance: We do not bill insurance directly. However, we can provide a superbill for possible out-of-network reimbursement. Coverage is not guaranteed.
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Most evaluations are completed within 5–7 weeks after your first interview. We recommend reaching out at least two months before your filing or court deadline.
If your case is urgent, we offer a limited number of expedited evaluations for $2,700, with reports generally completed within four weeks of the first interview, subject to availability.
Please let us know your deadline when contacting us. We'll help you determine whether our timeline can meet your needs.
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Currently, our immigration psychological evaluation services are conducted 100% online.
All appointments are completed via a secure online platform that complies with HIPAA privacy regulations, allowing you to participate in the interview from a familiar environment.
For many clients, this approach is also more relaxing. Especially when discussing difficult, sensitive, or emotionally challenging past experiences, being in a space where you feel safe and familiar can sometimes make it easier to share your story at your own pace, without the added stress of traveling or being in an unfamiliar environment.
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Yes. Evaluations are available in English and Mandarin.
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No. A psychological evaluation can strengthen documentation and clarity, but no evaluator can ethically promise an outcome.
FAQs for Immigration Attorneys
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Our reports are designed to provide clear, clinically grounded psychological evidence relevant to your client's immigration case. Each evaluation includes a defined referral question, transparent assessment methods, clinically supported findings, and specific descriptions of how psychological symptoms affect daily functioning.
We prioritize case-specific analysis over generic templates, connecting clinical findings to the psychological questions relevant to VAWA, U Visa, T Visa, asylum, hardship waivers, and other immigration matters.
The goal is a report that tells the human story clearly and accurately in a way that is also legally sound.
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We value collaboration with immigration attorneys while maintaining independent clinical judgment.
To get started, we ask counsel to provide:
The case type and specific psychological questions to be addressed.
Relevant client records or supporting documentation.
Filing deadlines and any anticipated testimony requirements.
Attorney coordination is included in our service. We welcome communication regarding the evaluation's focus, relevant records, and factual corrections or requests for clarification.
We are open to reasonable revisions that improve accuracy and clarity. However, clinical findings and conclusions must remain consistent with the assessment evidence and professional ethical standards.
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Clients can typically be scheduled for their first interview within 2-3 weeks, depending on availability.
Standard reports are generally completed within 5–7 weeks after the first formal interview.
Because each evaluation involves extensive clinical interviews, psychological screening, records review, and report preparation, we recommend contacting us at least two months before the filing or court deadline.
We will confirm availability and a realistic timeline before beginning the evaluation so you can plan accordingly.
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We understand that immigration cases sometimes involve urgent deadlines.
While we generally cannot accommodate standard evaluations with deadlines less than two months away, we reserve a limited number of appointments for expedited cases.
Our expedited evaluation costs $2,700, with report completion approximately four weeks after the first formal interview, subject to availability.
Please include your filing or court deadline in the referral form. We will review your request and let you know whether an expedited evaluation is feasible.
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Our standard immigration psychological evaluation is a flat fee of $1,800, which includes:
Two structured clinical interviews and psychological screening.
Review of relevant records and collateral information when appropriate.
Attorney correspondence and coordination.
Preparation and editing of a comprehensive written report.
A non-refundable $600 deposit reserves the appointment. The remaining $1,200 can be paid in two installments of $600 following the interviews. Full payment is required before the report is released.
Expedited evaluations are $2,700, subject to availability.
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We understand that immigration cases carry high stakes, and psychological evaluations must withstand careful review. Our approach prioritizes clinical integrity, transparency, and well-supported conclusions rather than exaggerated claims or advocacy-driven language.
To maintain credibility, we focus on:
Rigorous methodology: Clearly identifying interviews, psychological screening measures, records reviewed, collateral information when applicable, and any assessment limitations.
Evidence-based clinical reasoning: Grounding conclusions in clinical findings and documented information, without speculation or overstatement.
Specific functional impact: Explaining how psychological symptoms affect everyday life, including work, relationships, caregiving, sleep, and emotional functioning.
Clear, case-specific reporting: Organizing findings around the referral question, with coherent reasoning and accessible language rather than generic templates.
Professional independence: Welcoming attorney collaboration while ensuring clinical findings remain objective, ethically sound, and supported by the evaluation.
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Step 1.
Fill out the contact form
Answer a few questions about your case type (or what you believe it may be), your situation, what brings you here, your timeline/deadlines (if any) and any important legal questions you want to address
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Step 2.
Hear back within 24–48 hours
We’ll respond within 1–2 business days, excluding weekends and holidays, to assess fit, confirm your situation, our timeline, and schedule the interviews.
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Step 3.
Begin a clear, paced process that leads to a usable report
If it’s a fit, we move into a structured evaluation process designed to produce a report that tells the human story clearly, remains clinically grounded, and is legally sound for USCIS and the court.
