Immigration evaluation
Psychological evaluation for VAWA
For survivors of abuse by a U.S. citizen or resident family member. The report documents the impact of the abuse and supports the petition your attorney files.
- From $1,500
- You’ll need an immigration attorney.
What the VAWA evaluation is
VAWA lets some people who suffered abuse or extreme cruelty by their U.S. citizen or permanent resident spouse or parent, or by their U.S. citizen son or daughter over 21, apply for residency on their own, without depending on the person who hurt them.
The evaluation documents how that abuse has affected you. We go at your pace and with respect, in English or Spanish, from a place where you feel safe.
Who it’s for
- Survivors of domestic violence or extreme cruelty by a U.S. citizen or resident family member.
- Men and women: VAWA protects both.
- People whose immigration attorney is preparing the petition.
How it works
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Send your request
Fill in the short form or message us on WhatsApp. A relative can write for someone who is detained.
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We call you
Within 48 hours, Denis calls you to learn about your case and confirm we can help. Then Yoel explains the price and the documents.
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Your evaluation
We set the date and payment with you. The evaluation takes 1 to 2 hours, by secure call, in English or Spanish.
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Your report
We send it to your attorney, USCIS or the court. If the court asks, Denis testifies as a witness.
What your attorney receives
A professional written report with the results of the evaluation, ready to be filed with your case.
- Reviewed by Denisleydis Denis, LCSW-QS
- Sent to your attorney, USCIS or the court
- By email, fax and mail at no extra cost
- If the court asks, Denis testifies as a witness
Which documents you’ll need
- A copy of the documents your attorney filed with USCIS or the court (usually the same ones your attorney has).
- A photo ID.
- Your signed consents: privacy (HIPAA), permission to share the report with your attorney, USCIS and the court, and consent to the evaluation. We send them for you to sign online.
- Never send documents through this website: we’ll tell you how to send them securely.
Price
From $1,500
Private pay, no insurance. We confirm the final price before we start.
What can change the price
- Detained personWhat the detention center charges for the one-hour visit.+$200
- Rush report (under 7 days)When your hearing or deadline is close.+$250
Always included: sending the report to your attorney, USCIS or the court by email, fax and mail.
Please give us 24 hours’ notice to cancel or move your appointment.
Questions about this evaluation
How much does a psychological evaluation for VAWA cost?
From $1,500, private pay (no insurance). We confirm the final price before we start. If the person is detained, add $200, which the detention center charges for the visit.
Is VAWA only for women?
No. Despite its name, VAWA protects both men and women who suffered abuse by a U.S. citizen or resident family member.
Do I need an attorney to request the evaluation?
Yes, the report is prepared for the case your immigration attorney is handling. But if you don’t have an attorney yet, you can still send your request: Denis guides you and recommends attorneys she works with.
Other evaluations
Take the first step. We’ll walk the rest with you.
Tell us about your case in the short form and we’ll call you with everything ready: the process, the price and the documents.
or call 786-525-6428