The latest articles & resources from Immigration Evaluations of Texas to help you on your immigration journey.

Can a Therapist Write an Immigration Evaluation for USCIS?
agosto 28, 2026Yes, a therapist can write an immigration evaluation for USCIS – but only under specific conditions. Licensed therapists can write immigration psychological evaluations if they hold proper credentials, have forensic training in…
How Many Sessions Are Needed for an Immigration Evaluation?
agosto 26, 2026If you’re preparing for an immigration psychological evaluation, one of the first questions on your mind is probably: how many sessions will this take? The short answer is that most evaluations require…
What Does USCIS Look for in a Psychological Evaluation?
agosto 24, 2026As of 2025–2026, USCIS officers and immigration judges are scrutinizing psychological evaluations more closely than ever. Here is what they want to see: Weak or generic reports routinely trigger Requests for Evidence…
Can I Complete My Immigration Evaluation Online?
agosto 21, 2026Yes – most immigration evaluations can be completed fully online, provided you meet basic state location and technology requirements. If you’ve been wondering whether a telehealth evaluation carries the same weight as…
Are Immigration Evaluations Accepted by USCIS?
agosto 19, 2026Yes. USCIS accepts immigration evaluations as supporting evidence in immigration cases. Both immigration psychological evaluations and credential evaluation reports are widely accepted when completed by qualified professionals who follow established standards. However,…
How Psychological Evaluations Strengthen Credible Fear and Asylum Claims
agosto 17, 2026When someone arrives at the U.S. border and tells an officer they are afraid to go back, a clock starts ticking. Credible fear screenings often happen within days of arrival during expedited…
The Role of Psychological Evaluations in U.S. Immigration Cases
agosto 12, 2026In early 2025, a Texas family applying for an I-601A hardship waiver faced a familiar challenge: proving that denying their case would cause extreme emotional and psychological harm to a U.S. citizen…
How Trauma Is Documented in VAWA Immigration Cases
agosto 10, 2026Many survivors of domestic violence by a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident feel trapped between two fears: the abuse at home and the threat of losing their immigration status. The Violence…
How Psychological Evaluations Help Asylum Seekers Prove Their Case
agosto 7, 2026Every year, thousands of people seek asylum in the United States after surviving war, torture, domestic violence, or political persecution in their home country. To succeed, each asylum seeker must prove a…
What to Expect During a VAWA Immigration Evaluation
agosto 5, 2026If you’re considering a VAWA immigration evaluation, you probably have questions about what actually happens during the process. That uncertainty is completely normal. A VAWA evaluation is a specialized immigration psychological evaluation…

