Imagine a teenager in Texas who fled abuse in their home country, now living with a foster family, attending a new school in a language they’re still learning, and trying to make…

When a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident with a past conviction involving a specified offense against a minor tries to sponsor a family member for immigration, federal law creates a barrier.…

Yes-children can absolutely receive immigration psychological evaluations, and in many cases, these assessments are among the most influential pieces of evidence in a family’s immigration case. Whether a child is the primary…

As of September 2025, nearly 60,000 immigrants are detained in U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody on any given day. By January 2026, that number crossed 70,000 for the first time in…

If you or someone you love is going through an immigration case that involves hardship, trauma, or abuse, there is a good chance USCIS will need to see mental health documentation –…

Yes. Emotional abuse can qualify as battery or extreme cruelty for an I-751 waiver, even if you never called the police and have no physical injuries to show. Under the Immigration and…

If you or someone you love is navigating an immigration case, you may be wondering why USCIS requests detailed mental health documentation at various stages of the process. The short answer: mental…

Immigration psychological evaluations are forensic mental health assessments used in legal proceedings before USCIS and immigration court. They serve cases ranging from asylum petitions and U-visa evaluations to VAWA self-petitions, T-visa applications,…

During an immigration evaluation appointment, a licensed mental health professional conducts a structured clinical interview to document how your experiences, including trauma, abuse, persecution, or separation, affect your mental health. The clinician…

Cancellation of removal is a form of discretionary relief under U.S. immigration law that allows individuals facing deportation to adjust their status to lawful permanent resident. It is one of the most…