When So Much Is at Stake, Clarity Matters.
Frequently asked questions for immigration clients
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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.
However, regardless of the payment plan you choose, we require full payments to be made before your clinician releases the 1st draft.
Timeline:
We pride ourselves on our comprehensive report that attorneys and courts appreciate.
It usually takes about 5-6 weeks from the first formal interview to generate a well-written report.
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Given the extensiveness of immigration evaluation. We generally do not accept requests with a court date or deadline that is within two months of today. ( eg: If you reach out on 11/19 we generally wonβt be able to accept your case if you have a deadline that is earlier than 1/19 next year.
However, we reserve a limited number of spots for expedited services with an increased fee. The price for an expedited evaluation is $2700,
The report will be ready 2 (two) weeks after the last formal interview.
Please mention that in the contact form, and our clinician will reach out and let you know if they currently have any openings for this service.
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We are currently considered a βOut of Network Providerβ for insurance purposes. and do NOT work with any insurance directly. Generally, from what our clients tell us, it is a hit or miss for insurance when it comes to immigration evaluation coverage,
We can give you a "superbill" (which includes session dates, diagnosis, and fees paid) for you to seek whatever reimbursement your insurance company may pays for "out of network" mental health services.
We accept HSA, FSA, and HRA Cards so you can pay for health service likes this with pre-tax dollars.
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Since COVID-19, we have shifted our practice 100% online by having HIPAA-compliant virtual sessions for all sessions scheduled. We are actively adapting to the ever-changing needs of our clients and are pleasantly surprised by the added emotional safety of remote evaluation sessions provided for people.
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No. Currently, we are only able to work with individuals that are 18 y.o and up. If you have a child or adolescent that needs therapy, I recommend you go to psychology today and set the filter up to search for a therapist that is specialized in working with children in your childβs age range.
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 5β7 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.
