Immigration Mental Health Evaluations for T-Visa Cases
A T-Visa provides immigration relief to individuals who have been victims of human trafficking and who have complied with reasonable requests from law enforcement, or who are under 18 years of age.
A mental health evaluation in a T-visa case documents how the experience of trafficking has affected a person’s mental health and daily functioning. These cases often involve complex trauma histories, and the evaluation is conducted with an understanding of that. Trauma-informed methods are used throughout to gather information accurately while minimizing unnecessary distress.
This type of evaluation is commonly used to document:
How experiences of trafficking may have affected mental health and daily functioning
Ongoing mental healht symptoms related to the experience, including those associated with complex trauma
Difficulties with work, relationships, or managing daily responsibilities
Changes in sense of safety, trust, or ability to function independently
How symptoms affect decision making, concentration, or participation in daily life
This type of evaluation is commonly requested when:
The experience of trafficking has had a significant effect on mental health or daily functioning
Clinical documentation may help support the case alongside other materials
An attorney has recommended a mental health evaluation as part of the filing
The person’s history involves complex or prolonged trauma that benefits from clinical documentation
Is this the same as therapy? Why can’t my therapist write this?
An immigration mental health evaluation is different from therapy or a letter from a treating therapist.
Therapy is focused on treatment. It is an ongoing relationship meant to support healing and emotional wellbeing over time. Therapy notes and letters are written for clinical care, not for legal review, and they typically do not include the level of detail or structure that immigration filings require.
An immigration mental health evaluation is a time-limited clinical assessment completed for documentation purposes. The evaluator’s role is objective and professional. The focus is on gathering and clearly organizing information about a person’s experiences and current mental health for use in an immigration case.
Because of this difference, a short letter from a therapist is often not sufficient for immigration purposes . If you are currently in therapy, that relationship is separate and continues independently of the process.
Fees and Next Steps
Standard Evaluation: $1,000 (report delivered within 4 weeks of signing)
Expedited Evaluation: $1,300 (report delivered within 10 business days of signing)
Rush Evaluation: $2,000 (report delivered within 3 business days of the interview)
A $320 deposit is required to schedule and is applied toward your total balance. Payment plans are available for standard evaluations. Payment must be received in full before the report is released. Immigration mental health evaluations are not covered by health insurance.
The first step is a brief consultation to discuss your case and whether an evaluation is appropriate for your situation. There is no commitment required at that stage.
Disclaimer: This evaluation does not determine the outcome of a case or argue for a specific result. Its purpose is to provide neutral, professional documentation based on interviews, available records, and standardized assessment tools when appropriate. These services are offered as a forensic mental health evaluation for immigration cases, not as therapy or treatment.