Navigating the immigration system is difficult enough.
And when your safety, mental health, or family unity is on the line, it becomes even more overwhelming. Whether you are seeking protection from harm or trying to stay connected to loved ones, a professional psychological evaluation can play a key role in your case.
At Family Therapy Group of Weston, Magaly Gauntlett, LMHC, a bilingual, licensed mental health clinician, provides detailed immigration evaluations that meet legal standards and highlight the psychological and emotional impact of your unique situation. Her experience with trauma, anxiety, family dynamics, and cross-cultural care ensures your evaluation is both clinically accurate and deeply respectful of your story.
Who Needs an Immigration Evaluation?
You may need a psychological evaluation if your immigration case involves:
Trauma or Persecution
If you are seeking asylum, a psychological evaluation can help document the emotional effects of trauma, abuse, or persecution—offering critical support for your claim.
Family Separation
When families are at risk of being separated due to immigration laws, an evaluation helps demonstrate the emotional and psychological impact on spouses, children, or parents—especially for hardship waivers and cancellation of removal cases.
Mental Health Barriers
If you're facing anxiety, depression, PTSD, or other mental health conditions that affect your immigration process, an evaluation can support your eligibility and explain your need for relief.
Types of Immigration Evaluations Offered
- Hardship Waiver Evaluations (I-601, I-601A): Show the severe emotional, medical, or psychological hardship that a qualifying U.S. citizen or permanent resident would suffer due to separation or relocation.
- Asylum Evaluations (I-589): Document the effects of past trauma or fear of future persecution due to race, religion, nationality, political opinion, or group membership.
- VAWA Evaluations: Support victims of domestic violence in documenting psychological harm without needing the abuser’s cooperation.
- U-Visa Evaluations: For individuals who have been victims of a qualifying crime and cooperated with law enforcement.
- T-Visa Evaluations: For survivors of human trafficking seeking protection in the U.S.
- Cancellation of Removal Evaluations: Show the exceptional emotional hardship that a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident relative would suffer if you were removed from the country.
What to Expect from the Evaluation Process
• Pre-Interview Screening & Paperwork
Before your interview, you’ll complete questionnaires to help us understand your mental health history and immigration background.
• Clinical Interview (3–5 hours total)
Magaly will meet with you for an in-depth interview, often over one or more sessions, to explore your story, symptoms, and family context.
• Collateral Interviews (if applicable)
If needed, we may interview family members or others involved to gain a fuller understanding of the hardship or trauma you’ve experienced.
• Comprehensive Written Report
You’ll receive a detailed psychological report tailored to your immigration case. Reports are written to meet legal standards and clearly convey emotional and mental health impacts
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Frequently Asked Questions
Contact us today to schedule your consultation
Learn more about how Magaly Gauntlett, LMHC, can support your immigration journey with a professional psychological evaluation.
To schedule an appointment, please call 954-769-1285 or complete the online form here.
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