Immigration evaluations
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We provide immigration mental health evaluations to support clients and attorneys in documenting emotional, psychological, and family-related hardship.
Case types
Immigration hardship evaluations, including I-601 cases, document the emotional, psychological, and practical challenges a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident family member may face if the applicant is removed. Evaluations may address family dynamics, financial dependence, mental health concerns, and the impact of separation.
Evaluations for U Visa cases focus on the psychological consequences of being a victim of qualifying serious crimes, such as domestic violence, sexual assault, or human trafficking. The evaluation helps document the lasting emotional impact of the crime.
Asylum evaluations explore traumatic events, fear of persecution, and the psychological impact of violence, threats, or displacement. The report may document symptoms consistent with trauma, depression, anxiety, or PTSD.
T Visa evaluations are for victims of human trafficking. The assessment documents the emotional and psychological impact of trafficking and how those experiences affect the client's mental health and well-being.
VAWA evaluations assess the emotional and psychological effects of abuse by a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident spouse or family member. The report provides professional documentation of the impact of abuse on mental health.
Frequently asked questions
Dr. Wang Lanterman is licensed to practice in Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, D.C. Clients must be physically located within one of these states at the time of evaluation interviews.
The fee for an immigration evaluation is $1,550, which covers interviews, the report, and communication with the attorney. Payment plans are available. Expedited services may involve an additional fee.
Yes. Services are available in Mandarin Chinese and English. Interpreters may be arranged for clients who speak other languages.
Your comfort is the priority. You control the pace of the discussion and are not required to share anything you are uncomfortable sharing.
The evaluation process usually includes two sessions over two weeks, with the report completed two weeks after the final session. Expedited services may be available.
An immigration evaluation is a clinical assessment conducted by a licensed therapist to support immigration cases. The findings are documented in a formal report that attorneys may use to strengthen an application.