IMMIGRATION EVALUATIONS
Court-ready reports,
written with care.
Psychological evaluations for asylum, VAWA, U-Visa, T-Visa, and Extreme Hardship Waivers — conducted by Rafael Martinez, LCSW, GC-C. Available in English or Spanish.
Trauma-Informed
PACE AND CARE
Culturally Responsive
BILINGUAL, BICULTURAL
Legally Relevant
TAILORED TO CRITERIA
Court-Ready
DEFENSIBLE REPORTS
For attorneys and clients
A psychological evaluation can strengthen an immigration case by documenting how an applicant has been impacted by the events relevant to their claim. I work with both attorneys and pro se applicants to produce reports that are clinically sound, written for non-clinical readers, and tied directly to the legal standard at issue.
Evaluation types
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Well-founded fear documentation
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Battery or extreme cruelty
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Substantial physical or mental abuse
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Trafficking-related harm
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Extreme hardship to qualifying relatives
i.
Initial consultation
Free, brief call. We confirm the evaluation type, timeline, and whether I'm the right fit. Attorneys are welcome to join.
ii.
Clinical interview
Typically two telehealth sessions. We cover history, the events relevant to the case, current functioning, and impact on daily life. Conducted in English or Spanish.
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Trauma and psychosocial assessment
Standardized screening tools when clinically appropriate, plus a clinical narrative grounded in your specific story and context.
iv.
Written report
A comprehensive report — including diagnostic impressions when applicable — tailored to the legal criteria of the specific immigration relief being sought. Plain enough for non-clinicians, defensible for court.
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Delivery
Standard turnaround is 2–3 weeks from the final interview. Expedited turnaround is available for an additional fee.
Languages, Fees, and Logistics
Evaluations can be conducted fully in Spanish or in English. Reports are written in English by default; Spanish reports available on request. Flat-fee pricing with the scope confirmed in writing before we begin. Flexible payment plans may be available depending on circumstances.