Immigration Psychological Evaluations in Oklahoma

We offer three tiers, and the draft is delivered within the business-day window of the tier you select, starting from the date all clinical interviews and required documentation are complete. Timelines are in business days and do not include weekends or holidays. Standard: draft in 15 business days, $1,200. Expedited: draft in 10 business days, $1,700. Urgent: draft in 5 business days, $2,000. Minor corrections within 30 days of draft delivery are included. Amendments requested after 30 days that do not require a re-interview are $300. A full update requiring a re-interview or substantial rewrite is priced as a new evaluation. Payment plans are available; see the "How will I pay" FAQ below.

A psychological evaluation provides independent clinical evidence documenting the emotional, psychological, and functional impact of trauma, abuse, persecution, family separation, or hardship. Immigration attorneys use these reports to strengthen cases involving asylum, VAWA petitions, U-Visa and T-Visa petitions, and hardship waivers and cancellation of removal. A forensic evaluation does something a personal statement or attorney brief cannot. It translates your lived experience into clinical findings that immigration authorities are trained to weigh. It establishes diagnoses, connects your symptoms to what you experienced, and addresses the specific legal standard your case requires, whether that is substantial abuse, extreme hardship, persecution-related trauma, or the ongoing impact of trafficking. A frequently cited 2008 study in the Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health found that asylum cases supported by a medical or psychological evaluation were granted at an 89% rate, well above the national average at the time. An evaluation is never a guarantee, but it is one of the most powerful pieces of evidence available to support a case.

Before your first session, you will receive questionnaires through our secure SimplePractice portal. These help us gather background information in advance so your interview time is spent going deeper rather than just covering the basics. Additional questionnaires may be sent between sessions as needed to fill in any gaps and make sure the final report is complete and accurate. Session One: an informal interview to assess emotional strengths and difficulties, mental functioning, and relevant family history. This tends to run slightly longer than one hour. Session Two: your second session occurs at least one week (usually 7 to 10 days) after your first. It lasts approximately 45 to 60 minutes and includes a second interview and completion of diagnostic scales. All of the information gathered is used to create the report we provide to your legal counsel.

If you are anywhere in Oklahoma or one of our other licensed states (California, Hawaii, Massachusetts, Texas, or Utah), we can meet with you virtually through our secure, HIPAA-compliant Zoom platform. All you need is an internet connection and a device that can run Zoom.

We accept credit cards, payment apps, and cash. Payment is broken into three installments: 50% is due at your first session, 25% at your second session, and the remaining 25% when the draft report is ready. If you need flexibility beyond this structure, reach out and we will work something out.

In most cases, no. However, there may be instances in which obtaining a copy of your medical or legal records would be helpful. We can discuss this at the time of the evaluation.

After the interview, we write a comprehensive forensic report (typically 20+ pages) detailing your personal, family, educational, and medical history, along with any relevant mental health diagnoses and clinical findings. Every report includes a summary section that directly addresses the legal question specific to your case, written in language appropriate for immigration authorities and useful to your attorney. When relevant, we also request, review, and incorporate supporting medical or legal records.

Once all interviews and required documentation are complete, your draft is delivered in 15 business days for Standard, 10 for Expedited, or 5 for Urgent. Timelines are in business days and do not include weekends or holidays. You and your attorney review the draft, we make any needed corrections, and then the final report is delivered. We are available to answer questions before, during, and after the process.

Yes. We provide immigration evaluations for children and adolescents and have specialized training in the evaluation of unaccompanied minors.

No. Immigration psychological evaluations are private pay. Health insurance almost never covers them, because most plans classify them as a non-covered service. Payment plans are available to help make the cost more manageable. See the "How will I pay" FAQ above.

No. You do not need an attorney to request an evaluation. Many clients come to us through a referral from their immigration attorney, but you are welcome to reach out directly. If you do not yet have an attorney, we can talk through your case and help you understand what type of evaluation may be relevant to your situation. We strongly recommend working with an immigration attorney, and our evaluation supports your case but is not legal advice.

A therapist letter is a brief statement from a treating clinician that speaks to a client's mental health. A forensic psychological evaluation is a different kind of document entirely. It is a structured clinical assessment conducted specifically for legal purposes, resulting in a 20+ page report that documents your history, clinical findings, diagnoses, and how your experiences connect to the specific legal standard your case requires. It is written for immigration authorities and attorneys, not for clinical records. A therapist letter is generally not sufficient for immigration proceedings. Adjudicators expect a forensic evaluation. For attorneys referring clients to us, the distinction matters: a forensic evaluation is what holds up under USCIS or court scrutiny.

Yes. Your immigration status does not affect your eligibility for a psychological evaluation. We work with clients regardless of documentation status, and your information is protected by HIPAA. Your evaluation is released only to you and the people you authorize, typically your attorney and the filing authority for your case. We do not share your information with anyone else.

Your evaluation is shared only with you, your attorney, and the authorities you authorize as part of your immigration case. We do not share your information with USCIS, ICE, or any other government agency independently. All sessions are conducted through HIPAA-secure telehealth and all documents are delivered through the SimplePractice secure client portal.

Psychological evaluations do not have a formal expiration date. Some attorneys prefer to refresh an evaluation if a case has been pending for a long time or if circumstances have changed, which is a reasonable judgment call. If your attorney has asked for an updated evaluation, reach out and we will look at what actually needs to change. Depending on your case, we may be able to update specific sections rather than starting over. We will assess the scope before discussing any fees.

No, we only work with clients who are out of detention.