Immigration psychological evaluations
Comprehensive, compassionate evaluations for immigration cases
Sava Healing provides virtual immigration psychological evaluations across Illinois. We offer a structured process, trauma-informed interviewing, and a thorough written report aligned with UCIS and immigration courts.
What we provide
Evaluation types & common referral questions
Immigration evaluations can support a range of legal matters. We tailor the assessment to the case type and provide documentation. All immigration psychological evaluations begin with a comprehensive clinical interview to gather personal information and end with measurements (questionnaires) to assess further and relate the findings in a written report.
Hardship evaluations
Assessment of psychological impact and functioning related to family separation and other stressors, with clinically grounded documentation.
I-601/I601A waivers
I-751 Petition to Remove Conditions on Residence
Trauma-related evaluations
Trauma-informed assessment of symptoms and functional impact, including PTSD-related concerns when relevant.
VAWA petitions
T-Visa applications
U-Visa applications
Asylum-related evaluations
Assessment of symptoms and function to document mental health effects of past experiences/persecution and current stressors.
Simple 3-step process
1) Request & screening
Submit a request and we will confirm fit, timing, and documentation needed. If appropriate, we will schedule your evaluation appointment(s).
2) Clinical interview
A structured, trauma-informed evaluation with standardized measures conducted virtually. The clinical interview delves into personal history, current conditions, and emotional status and utilizes varying measures to support findings.
3) Report & coordination
Sava Healing prepares a written report aligned with the clinical evaluation and delivers the final documentation to the corresponding attorney/law firm.
Timeline
Timing varies by case complexity and scheduling. We will discuss expected turnaround time during intake to plan confidently.
Trauma-informed & professional
A careful approach that centers dignity and clarity
Immigration-related stress can be intense. Our goal is to create a respectful space while producing documentation that is clinically sound and easy to understand.
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Confidential, culturally competent, & client-centered
We explain each step, check in about comfort, and proceed at a pace that supports safety and understanding.
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Clear documentation
Reports are organized, thorough, and written to align with UCIS and immigration courts with appropriate clinical detail.
