In deportation proceedings, a psychological evaluation can be significantly helpful in demonstrating that such a life changing event would cause extreme hardship to a U.S. citizen or resident family member. It can be instrumental in illustrating the impact of such separation on the family member’s social and emotional functioning, like the possible increase of severe psychological distress due to the seperation. An extensive psychological evaluation can demonstrate a family member’s need for emotional and/ or financial support.
A psychological evaluation can also help with individuals who have been deemed inadmissible to the United States.
Many individuals can experience symptoms associated with painful and traumatic events. A psychological evaluation in relation to experiences of crime and abuse such as community violence, spousal abuse, sexual or physical assaults can demonstrate the complexity of the trauma endured, helping an individual to secure status in the United States in order to gain safety and ongoing treatment. The Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) was specifically put into place to protect women who have been victims of gender-based violence.
A Psychological Evaluation can also assist in demonstrating how political persecution and/or violence in one’s home country can contribute to severe psychological distress. Arisly Rodriguez is a trauma expert with extensive training in the diagnosing and treatment of such conditions like Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and other psychological disorders.
In a recent study it was proven an immigration petition is twice as likely to be approved if it includes a psychological evaluation as supportive evidence.
Counseling can be beneficial and recommended after a psychological evaluation. At Healing Journeys LCSW, PLLC we value the continuity of services if the individual is able and willing. Please see the list of ongoing and emergency supports on our Resources page.
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