Immigration Psychological Evaluations
Specialized trauma-informed clinical evaluations for immigration cases.
Immigration evaluations require clinical depth, precision, and the ability to clearly document the psychological impact of trauma, violence, separation, and chronic stress.
At The Nest Therapy & Wellness, evaluations are conducted by a trauma-specialized clinician with advanced experience working with complex trauma, abuse, attachment injury, and long-term emotional harm.
These assessments provide clear, clinically grounded documentation to support legal petitions.
The Role of a Psychological Evaluation in Immigration Cases
A psychological evaluation can help document the emotional and psychological impact of life experiences that are often central to immigration cases.
These evaluations are commonly used in matters involving:
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Asylum
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Extreme Hardship Waivers (I-601 / I-601A)
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VAWA
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U-Visas
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T-Visas
A strong evaluation provides a detailed clinical picture of how trauma, violence, separation, fear, and instability have affected an individual's psychological functioning and wellbeing.
Clinical Expertise & Approach
Immigration evaluations require more than a general mental health assessment. They require a clinician who understands trauma deeply and can translate lived experiences into clear, clinically supported documentation.
Amy Tria is a trauma-focused therapist with extensive experience working with:
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Complex trauma and PTSD
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Domestic violence and coercive control
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Emotional abuse and chronic psychological harm
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Attachment trauma and separation injury
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Long-term anxiety, depression, and fear-based nervous system responses
Her clinical work is grounded in advanced trauma modalities including:
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EMDR
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Parts work / Internal systems approaches
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Somatic and nervous system-informed treatment
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Trauma-focused assessment and case conceptualization
This depth of experience allows for a more nuanced, accurate, and clinically meaningful evaluation.
What the Evaluation Includes
Each evaluation is thorough, structured, and tailored to the individual’s history and circumstances.
A comprehensive immigration psychological evaluation may include:
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One or more extended clinical interview sessions
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Detailed psychosocial history
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Trauma history and impact assessment
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Evaluation of emotional and psychological functioning
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Clinical impressions and diagnostic considerations (when appropriate)
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A professionally written report prepared for legal use
When appropriate and with proper consent, collaboration with the client’s attorney may occur to ensure the report addresses relevant psychological components of the case.
The Process:
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The process is designed to be clear, structured, and respectful.
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Initial inquiry from client or attorney
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Brief consultation to determine fit and case needs
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Scheduling of evaluation session(s)
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Completion of clinical interviews
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Preparation of a comprehensive written report
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Delivery of report within an agreed-upon timeframe
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The pace of the evaluation is guided by both clinical care and the needs of the case.
Working With Attorneys
We welcome referrals and collaboration with immigration attorneys.
Reports are:
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Thorough and clearly written
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Grounded in clinical expertise
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Focused on documenting psychological impact
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Structured to support legal understanding
With signed consent, communication with legal teams may occur to clarify context, timelines, and documentation needs.
If you are an individual seeking an evaluation or an attorney referring a client, please reach out to begin the process.