Immigration Psychological Evaluations
Immigration Psychological Evaluations
Wei-Yuan (Cheryl) Chen
LMHC-D, LPC
Licensed Psychotherapist
- Free 15-minute consultation
- Report usually ready in 5 business days
Need another language?
A professional interpreter is FREE for you.
Evaluations directly in English, Mandarin, and Taiwanese.
Evaluations for
Which cases this report supports
- Extreme Hardship (I-601 / I-601A)
- Asylum
- VAWA
- U Visa
- T Visa
- Cancellation of Removal / Family Separation
- immigration reports completed
- 100+
- business days to your report
- 5
- pages
- 10–15
- revisions within one month, when clinically appropriate
- Free
How it works
Free consultation
Forms
2 to 3 forms, so I have your details
1–2 video meetings
Report — 5 business days
Text me anytime: 551-261-2531
What's in the report?
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100+reports completed
Referred by immigration attorneys.
What clients say
I had a very positive experience working with Cheryl. She was professional, compassionate, thorough, and easy to communicate with throughout the entire process. She took the time to understand my circumstances and prepared a detailed evaluation. She was also very responsive whenever I had questions or requested revisions. I especially appreciated that she remained available for any additional changes if needed. I would highly recommend her services.
I had my immigration psychological assessment done by Cheryl, and the overall experience was excellent. Cheryl is not only highly professional but also incredibly kind and warm, making the entire consultation process very relaxing and reassuring. The final assessment report was very detailed and rigorous, and the efficiency was also very high. I felt so lucky to have encountered such a reliable and considerate professional throughout the entire immigration process. I highly recommend Cheryl.
This immigration case matters a great deal to you and your family. As an immigrant myself, I can tell which details are the ones that count, and I put them in the report clearly and carefully, so the officer understands what you and your family have been through. This work means a great deal to me. Being able to help you and your family is an honor.
Training
Columbia University
Three master's degrees
- M.A. in Psychological Counseling
- Ed.M. in Mental Health Counseling
- M.A. in Applied Linguistics
John Jay College of Criminal Justice
Clinical training completed
Evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment planning with immigrants of diverse cultures.
Frequently Asked Questions
Many people ask this. A diagnosis from your doctor or therapist usually names the problem, such as insomnia, anxiety or depression, but it does not explain how that problem is tied to your immigration situation. Symptoms can have many causes, like money stress or a medication side effect, and an officer reading a diagnosis on its own has no way to tell whether it has anything to do with your case. An immigration evaluation connects your mental health to what is happening with your case and explains that connection clearly to the person deciding it. If you already have a diagnosis or medical records, bring them. I use them as part of the evaluation.
No. You can contact me yourself. If you already have a lawyer, I will work with them directly.
Mostly about your personal and family background, how you came to the United States, what you went through that relates to your case, and how it affects your mood, sleep, work and daily life now. Sometimes I also ask you to fill out a few standard questionnaires.
It depends on the type of case and your situation. In some cases I need to speak with the family members who are affected; in others I do not. We can go over this in the free consultation, and it is worth checking with your lawyer as well.
Yes. Many clients come to me while they are still putting their paperwork together. If you do not have a lawyer yet, I recommend talking to an immigration attorney first to confirm what type of case you have and when it will be filed. That way the report fits what your case needs.
Everything happens online. Whether I can work with you depends on where you are physically located at the time of the appointment. I confirm that before you book.
A phone or a computer is enough. Find a quiet place where no one will interrupt you.
Yes, of course. Evenings and weekends tend to go quickly, so it helps to reach out a little early.
Yes. Court testimony is billed separately. Contact me ahead of time so we can arrange the date.
$1,200 for one person. You can split it in half: half before your appointment, half before you receive the report. If the fee is a problem, tell me. I keep a few reduced-fee appointments. A 48-hour rush is sometimes possible for $500 more. Insurance does not cover immigration evaluations.
What is included
- 1 or 2 video meetings, up to about 2 hours in total depending on the case
- Review of your case documents
- Full written report
- Interpreter at no extra cost
- I work with your lawyer. Revisions are free within one month of the report, when clinically appropriate.
Still have a question? Text me at 551-261-2531 or request a free consultation.
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