Immigration Evaluation FAQs

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What is an immigration evaluation?

Immigration evaluations involve a comprehensive assessment by a mental health professional to evaluate an individual's psychological well-being for immigration purposes. The process includes initial consultations, data collection through interviews and assessments, consideration of cultural factors, and gathering collateral information. A detailed report is then prepared with findings and recommendations, which is submitted to support the individual's immigration case.

Who can complete an immigration evaluation?

The majority of licensed mental health professionals can conduct these evaluations. However, naturalization waivers (N-648) can only be filled out by a medical doctor or a clinical psychologist licensed to practice in the United States.

How long do immigration evaluations take?

Most evaluations can be completed after 2, 1-3 hour sessions. In some exceptions, an additional session may be required to gather more information.

Do I need an attorney to get an evaluation?

Hypnosis/hypnotherapy may not be appropriate for people with severe mental health issues, such as psychotic symptoms, including hallucinations and delusions. It might also be inappropriate for someone who uses drugs or alcohol.

Are there any risks?

During hypnotherapy, you are fully aware and more suggestible. You are always in control during the sessions and we can always stop the sessions by bringing you out of the trance state, which is a slower brain frequency similar to a mediative state.

Do I have to schedule an intake session?

Regardless of the service you wish to schedule, every client must complete an intake session to establish rapport and identify goals for treatment/services. Prior to scheduling an intake, many clients prefer a 15-minute consultation phone call. If you would like to schedule, please contact me directly at davenport.ayesha@gmail.com.