Extreme hardship (I-601 / I-601A waivers)
Documents the psychological, emotional, medical, and functional impact on a qualifying U.S. relative if the applicant is denied entry or removed. Focus is on the qualifying relative, not just the applicant.
Asylum
Documents psychological symptoms consistent with past persecution or well-founded fear of future persecution. Often includes assessment for trauma-related conditions such as PTSD, depression, and anxiety.
VAWA (Violence Against Women Act) self-petition
Documents psychological effects of battery or extreme cruelty by a qualifying U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident spouse, parent, or child, and the impact of continued abuse on the applicant.
U-Visa
For victims of qualifying crimes who have suffered substantial physical or mental abuse and are helpful to law enforcement. The evaluation documents the psychological impact of the crime and its aftermath.
T-Visa
For victims of a severe form of trafficking in persons. Documents the psychological impact of trafficking and the applicant's mental health needs.
Cancellation of removal
Documents "exceptional and extremely unusual hardship" to a qualifying U.S. relative that would result from the applicant's removal.
Political asylum / Convention Against Torture (CAT)
Focus is on documenting symptoms consistent with the applicant's account of persecution, torture, or credible fear of torture upon return.
Common threads
All immigration evaluations share the same clinical rigor: a structured interview, validated screening tools when appropriate, and a written report tailored to the legal question your attorney needs to answer. If you are unsure which type you need, your immigration attorney can direct the referral. If you don't yet have an attorney, we can talk through options during your intake call.
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Bailey's Assessment & Evaluation Services provides confidential evaluations across North Carolina and South Carolina, by secure telehealth (100% virtual).