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Immigration Psychological Evaluation in New Mexico

If you are in New Mexico you can request an immigration psychological evaluation, a detailed clinical report prepared by a licensed psychologist in the United States. This document is critical in helping immigration attorneys strengthen their client’s case, allowing them to increase their chances of remaining in the country legally.

In U Visa, T Visa, VAWA and Asylum cases, the objective is to document how the crime or abuse affected the victim emotionally and psychologically. In Waiver applications, the assessment focuses on the emotional impact of separation, or possible separation, from a close family member.
In this article we detail in more detail what these evaluations are like.

This report includes a professional analysis of the psychological symptoms, traumas and emotional consequences experienced by the person as a result of these situations.

VISA U (Crime Victim)

If you were the victim of a crime such as an assault, robbery, sexual harassment, or shooting and there is a police report regarding the crime, you may qualify for VISA U. The Immigration Psychological Evaluation can help you clear the psychological damage of the crime and can help you in your legal case and avoid deportation.

VISA VAWA (Violence Against Women Act)

If you were a victim of psychological, physical, sexual and/or emotional abuse in your intimate partner relationship (domestic violence) or with your family members, you may qualify for the VAWA VISA. The Immigration Psychological Evaluation can help you prove the psychological harm suffered due to the abuse and can help your legal case and avoid deportation.

I-601 Waiver, Extreme Harm/Petition for Foreign Relative (application on grounds of inadmissibility).

If you apply for a waiver, this requires you to show extreme hardship to a spouse, parent, child of a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, you must submit evidence establishing the family relationship and evidence showing that if you are denied admission, it results in extreme hardship to your relative who qualifies for legal status in the United States. The Immigration Psychological Evaluation can help you prove the extreme harm your relative would suffer if they were separated and may help you in your legal case.

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Asylum

Is a legal remedy that allows certain non-permanent residents to remain in the United States if they meet specific requirements, instead of being deported. This relief is generally available to individuals who have lived in the U.S. for many years, have shown good moral character, and whose removal would cause exceptional hardship to a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident family member. An Immigration Psychological Evaluation can provide strong evidence of the emotional and psychological impact that separation or deportation would cause to you or your loved ones, supporting your attorney’s efforts to keep your family together.

Visa T

The T Visa provides immigration status to non-citizen victims and allows them to remain in the United States to assist in the process of detecting, investigating and prosecuting acts of human trafficking. What is human trafficking? “It is a form of modern-day slavery where traffickers use force, fraud, corruption, or coercion to compel people to work or provide services, including commercial s*x.”

Cancellation of removal (42B)

Cancellation of removal is a legal remedy that allows certain non-permanent residents to remain in the United States if they meet specific requirements, instead of being deported. This relief is generally available to individuals who have lived in the U.S. for many years, have shown good moral character, and whose removal would cause exceptional hardship to a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident family member. An Immigration Psychological Evaluation can provide strong evidence of the emotional and psychological impact that separation or deportation would cause to you or your loved ones, supporting your attorney’s efforts to keep your family together.

Removal of Conditions (Form I-751)

Removal of Conditions is an essential step for individuals who obtained a conditional Green Card through marriage. By filing this petition, you can remove the conditions on your residency and continue your path toward permanent status in the United States. Many applicants face challenges if their marriage has ended, or if they have experienced domestic violence or other difficulties. An Immigration Psychological Evaluation can help demonstrate the emotional and psychological impact of these situations, strengthening your application and providing crucial evidence to support your immigration case.

Admission after deportation (I-212)

Admission After Deportation allows certain individuals who have been deported or removed from the United States to apply for permission to reapply for lawful admission. This process can be complex, as applicants must demonstrate strong reasons to return and show that they are not a risk to the community. An Immigration Psychological Evaluation can provide key evidence of the emotional and psychological factors that support your case, helping to show the hardship you and your family would face without being reunited in the United States.

steps for conducting a Immigration Psychological Evaluation in New Mexico

With our face-to-face or online psychological interviews, you will be able to apply for Waiver, domestic violence victims (VAWA), visas for victims of serious crimes (U Visas), visas for victims of human trafficking (T Visas) and asylum applications.

A phone call is scheduled to understand the process of the immigration psychological evaluation process and to clarify doubts about the steps to follow in your immigration process. It is important that you can tell us everything about your immigration application.

The case is discussed with the immigration attorney, legal team or directly with the patient who is about to file the application to gather as much information as possible.

We will review important documents (police reports, medical records, psychologist's notes, etc.) and put everything together to send to your immigration lawyer or legal team. If you do not have a legal team, it is not a problem. The petition is personal and we will help you along the way.

After some interviews, the patient's mental health status is evaluated and documented.

A detailed report is sent to your immigration attorney that will contain information that can help strengthen your legal case.

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Experts on immigration cases in New Mexico

It is comprised of several bilingual immigration experts in Arizona, Florida, California New Mexico, South Dakota and Ohio.

All therapyst have extensive training in trauma treatment, attachment theory, social justice issues and immigration cases. We help stabilize your immigration status.

Carla Parola
Director Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
AZ: LPC-15616 | FL: TPMC3692 | SD: LPC-21105 | MN: LPC-MN-193 | OH: LPC-OH-299 |

Carla has 20 years of experience in the mental health field and holds a Master’s Degree focused on Trauma, Abuse and Deprivation. She specializes in trauma therapy with adults, as well as anxiety, depression and self-esteem issues.

She obtained her Independent License in Arizona in 2015, when she opened her private practice. She later received her Florida telehealth out-of-state license in 2023 and her independent license in South Dakota in 2025. She provides individual counseling and Psychological Immigration Evaluations in English and Spanish, and supervises clinicians on her team.

Carla is an Arizona Board Approved Clinical Supervisor and an EMDR specialist. She is EMDR Certified, an EMDR Consultant, an EMDR Facilitator, and a National Certified Counselor, with advanced training in Psychological Immigration Evaluations, trauma and dissociation. She has conducted hundreds of evaluations for VAWA, U Visas, Waivers, Asylum and T Visas, meeting the standards required by USCIS.

Belén Guillén
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
LMFT 92379

Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 16 years of experience in community mental health, specializing in PTSD, depression, and complex psychiatric conditions.

Cristina provides trauma-informed therapy and comprehensive mental health and immigration evaluations for children, adolescents, and adults, with extensive experience working with asylum seekers and immigrant families. She approaches each client with compassion, cultural humility, and clinical expertise, supporting healing, resilience, and long-term growth.

Cristina Ramírez
Licensed Social Worker with Master's Degree (LMSW)
LMSW-16272

With over 18 years of experience in community mental health, specializing in PTSD, depression, and complex psychiatric conditions.

Cristina provides trauma-informed therapy and comprehensive mental health and immigration evaluations for children, adolescents, and adults. She has extensive experience working with asylum seekers and immigrant families. She meets each client where they are – with compassion, cultural humility, and clinical excellence – guiding them toward healing, resilience, and lasting growth.

A safe space to heal, grow, and rediscover your strength.

Elizabeth Gonzales
LAC-15873

Elizabeth has over 16 years of experience in outpatient community mental health. She holds dual Bachelor’s degrees in Psychology and Family Studies & Human Development from the University of Arizona (2008) and a Master’s in Professional Counseling from Grand Canyon University (2012).

She provides psychotherapy and mental health and immigration evaluations for individuals facing PTSD, depression, anxiety, and the emotional impact of family separation. Fluent in Spanish and experienced in multicultural settings, she supports clients from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds.

Elizabeth also brings over nine years of leadership experience and currently serves as a regional supervisor, guiding multidisciplinary teams serving immigrant communities. She has completed evaluations for VAWA, Hardship Waivers, T Visas, U Visas, and Asylum cases and is trained in Trauma-Informed Care and EMDR, with continued education in trauma, immigration, trafficking, and child development.

Harlyn Chacón
Licensed Social Worker with Master's Degree (LMSW)
LCSW-2349

Harlyn V. Chacon is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Arizona with over 13 years of experience conducting psychological evaluations for children, adolescents, and adults. She is certified in Clinical Trauma and Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders (PMH-C) and trained in Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and EMDR.

She has completed hundreds of immigration evaluations, including asylum cases, hardship waivers, U visas, and VAWA petitions, providing detailed, evidence-based assessments that meet legal standards.

Fluent in Spanish and English, Harlyn works with clients from diverse backgrounds using a trauma-informed and culturally sensitive approach, supporting individuals and families throughout the immigration process with professionalism and clinical expertise.

Gabriella Quinones
Licensed Social Worker with Master's Degree (LMSW)
LMSW-19470

Gabriella Quinones is a licensed master social worker (LMSW-19470) in the state of Arizona. She has experience working in community behavioral health as well as in medical social work. She have experience working with children, adolescents, and adults with complex medical needs and psychiatric diagnoses, including spinal bifida, cerebral palsy, intellectual disability, depression, anxiety, and medical trauma through an integrated care model. During this time, she have completed a number of psychosocial assessments and therapy sessions focusing on a person-center approach.

How much does an Immigration Psychological Evaluation in New Mexico cost?

The prices of our psychological evaluations for immigration vary, but we generally charge a fee from $650, depending on the type of visa you wish to apply for and the complexity of the case. Some of the most common visas for which we perform reports are: U Visa, T Visa, VAWA, Waiver, Asylum and Domestic Violence.

We know that each immigration process is unique, that is why we offer a free phone call. In that call, we listen to you, analyze your situation and guide you on the type of visa that may apply to your case. In addition, we will provide you with a clear and accurate quote according to your needs.

Our team can help you with your presentation upon request:

  • Application for Asylum.
  • Psychological evaluation for Waiver/Pardon.
  • Victim of domestic violence (VAWA).
  • Felony Victim Assessment (U-Visa)
  • Visa for Victims of Trafficking in Persons (T-Visa)
  • Cancellation of Removal

Express evaluations

We offer an agile service that allows you to request the type of evaluation you need and get the report in just 7 days.

The interview process is the same as the standard service, as well as scheduling the appointment.

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Network of partners working with us

We work with a wide network of partners who share our vision of providing comprehensive psychological assessment services for migrants. They are leaders in the industry and allow us to offer high quality solutions. If you do not yet have a team that can advise you, contact us and we will send you information depending on your area.

D. Romero Law
Jillian N. Kong-Sivert
Marcus Law Firm, LLC
Abarca Wilson Law Office
Zayed Al Sayyed
CIMA Law Group
JT Immigration Services

FAQ's about psychological evaluation

Psychological evaluations are an essential requirement in many immigration proceedings before the USCIS. These evaluations are conducted to demonstrate your emotional and psychological state, and can be a determining factor in the approval of your immigration application. Our goal is to help you present an accurate and complete psychological evaluation that supports your case and increases your chances of success in the immigration process.

Carla Parola Counseling offers online and in person psychological assessment services to support individuals who are in the process of applying for various types of visas or asylum in the United States. This includes evaluations for U Visa, Waiver, VAWA (Violence Against Women Act), T Visa, Asylum and Cancellation of Removal applications. Our team of expert counselors conduct comprehensive evaluations and issue detailed reports in English that meet USCIS standards.

We offer two types of services, standard and express. The standard service, which takes 3 to 4 weeks, costs $800. The express service, which allows you to obtain the report in only 10 days, costs $1000.

A migration psychological evaluation consists of interviews and psychological tests conducted by our expert counselors to assess your mental and emotional state. This evaluation can provide evidence of emotional and mental difficulties that may be relevant to your immigration case. Upon completion of the evaluation, a detailed report is issued in English that provides a clear and complete description of the evaluation findings. This report meets USCIS standards and can be an essential component of your visa or asylum application process.

Our psychological assessment services are conducted online or in person, which means that you will communicate with your therapist primarily through video conferencing, emails. This allows you to receive the evaluation from the comfort of your home and on a schedule that suits your needs.

If you are experiencing a crisis or emergency, please call 911, the National Suicide Hotline, 800-273-TALK (8255), and if you are in Arizona, you can call the Maricopa Crisis Line for help.
800-273-TALK (8255) , and if you are in Arizona, you can call the Maricopa Crisis Line at 602-222-9444.
Crisis Line at 602-222-9444.

Individuals may choose to contact us by email or cell phone. By doing so, they are agreeing that email and cell phone are not methods of communication that guarantee privacy and that they are, by choice, waiving their rights to confidentiality.
We cannot, in any way, ensure the confidentiality of messages that are sent via any electronic means, including text messages. If you prefer to communicate via email or text message to schedule or cancel appointments, we will take note of your request. We will try to get back to you as soon as possible, but we cannot guarantee an immediate response. We ask that you do not use these means to discuss therapeutic content or to request assistance in an emergency.

Due to the importance of confidentiality and minimizing dual relationships, we do not accept friend or contact requests from current or past patients on any social networking sites (Facebook, LinkdIn, Instagram, etc). We believe that adding clients as friends on these sites can compromise confidentiality and respectively our privacy. It may also generate confusing boundaries. If you have any questions about this, please bring them up at our next session to discuss this.

When the psychologist is using technology, you will be in a private location. It is your responsibility to be in a safe and confidential location to protect your privacy. If you choose to be in a place where others can hear you, we cannot be responsible for protecting your confidentiality. You are responsible for making sure that your confidentiality is protected.

In the case of telemedicine sessions, these are generally conducted by video call through Simple Practice. Simple Practice is a confidential platform.

If there is a disconnect in communication during a video or phone session, the psychologist will attempt to call you back and resolve the problem that caused the disconnect. If the disconnection is related to a factor on your part – e.g., your device is out of battery, poor reception, etc. – you may be charged for the full value of the session. If the loss of connection is the psychologist’s responsibility, the psychologist will attempt to resolve it and offer you options to complete the session using another means of communication or it will be rescheduled.

If you need to contact your psychologist, he/she will provide you with the telephone number where you can reach him/her. You may also call the office at (520) 353-9039.

In the event of a disconnection, try to reconnect. If that does not work, contact the number the psychologist provided. The office number is (520) 353-9039.

We provide the following reports:

Psychological Evaluation for Asylum

A psychological evaluation for asylum supports your petition by documenting the emotional and psychological impact of persecution, abuse, or trauma experienced in your home country or during migration. Our licensed clinicians assess symptoms such as PTSD, depression, or anxiety, helping to strengthen your asylum case with clinical evidence that aligns with legal requirements.

After maintaining exemplary behavior for three years on the U Visa, beneficiaries have the option of initiating proceedings to convert their legal status to permanent U.S. residency.

Psychological Evaluation for U Visa

The U Visa is a special nonimmigrant visa category specifically for victims of serious crimes in the United States. These crimes include, but are not limited to, assault, robbery, incest and rape. After facing such trauma, the immigrant often experiences a profound impact, either physical or psychological, from these criminal acts.

After maintaining exemplary behavior for three years on the U Visa, beneficiaries have the option of initiating proceedings to convert their legal status to permanent U.S. residency.

Psychological Evaluation for T Visa

For survivors of human trafficking, a psychological evaluation for the T Visa documents the mental health consequences of the trafficking experience. It includes a comprehensive review of trauma-related symptoms, abuse, and exploitation, providing strong clinical support for your legal case.

Psychological evaluation for VAWA

The psychological evaluation process for VAWA (I-485 and I-360) is essential for those seeking to obtain legal residency in the U.S. by demonstrating that they have been victims of abuse, whether physical, verbal or emotional, during their marriage to a U.S. citizen or legal resident. This assessment provides the opportunity to initiate an application to USCIS without the need for spousal support.

It is imperative that a detailed psychosocial assessment of domestic abuse be conducted. This assessment is intended to determine the presence of abuse in the relationship and, likewise, to understand the psychological impact of the abuse on the petitioning victim.

Psychological Evaluation for Waiver

When an immigrant faces the risk of deportation or is initially denied entry to the U.S., it is possible to apply for an extreme hardship waiver, also known as a “waiver letter” (I-601, I-201, I-212). This application is usually made by the U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident spouse or parent of the immigrant in question.

The psychological evaluation is an essential tool in this process. Its main purpose is to determine and document the extreme hardship or severe impacts that U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents (such as spouses, parents, or close relatives) may face if the immigrant is deported. This assessment plays a crucial role in highlighting the emotional and psychological reasons to consider granting a waiver.

Admission after deportation

We provide psychological evaluations and therapeutic support for individuals applying for Form I-212 | Permission to Reapply for Admission After Deportation. Our evaluations help demonstrate the emotional and psychological hardship that separation from family and community creates, strengthening your legal case. At the same time, our trauma-informed counseling offers a safe space to process the stress of deportation and rebuild your emotional well-being with the compassionate care you deserve.

Cancellation of Removal

We provide psychological evaluations and therapeutic support for individuals seeking Cancellation of Removal (42B). Our evaluations help document the emotional and psychological hardship that deportation would cause to you and your family, providing strong evidence to support your attorney’s case. At the same time, our trauma-informed counseling offers a safe space to process the stress of facing removal, while helping you strengthen your emotional well-being with the compassionate care you deserve.

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