U-Visa Psychological Evaluations in Oklahoma
Crime survivors who cooperate with law enforcement deserve support and a path forward. A psychological evaluation helps document what they have been through.
The U-Visa provides immigration relief to victims of certain crimes who have suffered substantial mental or physical abuse and who have been, are being, or are likely to be helpful to law enforcement in the investigation or prosecution of that crime. A psychological evaluation supporting a U-Visa petition documents the mental and emotional impact of the crime on the survivor and supports the case for relief.
These are often people who have been through something serious and are navigating an already overwhelming immigration process on top of it. We approach this work with the care it deserves.
What the Evaluation Covers
The evaluation includes a thorough clinical interview, history of the crime and its impact, current mental health status, assessment of psychological symptoms including PTSD, depression, and anxiety, and a detailed report documenting the connection between the crime and the survivor's mental health presentation. The report is written in a format appropriate for submission with a U-Visa petition and useful to the representing attorney.
For Attorneys
If you are an immigration attorney looking for a reliable evaluator for U-Visa cases, we welcome referrals. We work with survivors with care and professionalism and produce reports that are thorough and appropriately formatted. Visit our attorney referral page or reach out directly.
Who Conducts the Evaluation
Shylah Ridgway, LCSW/LICSW, is our primary immigration evaluator. She is licensed in Oklahoma, California, Hawaii, Massachusetts, Texas, and Utah and has experience producing evaluations that meet the standards attorneys and adjudicators expect. She understands both the clinical and legal context of this work and takes it seriously.
Demetria Bonds, LMSW, also works in our immigration evaluation practice and collaborates with Shylah on cases. Reach out for current availability.
Immigration evaluation work is a growing area of our practice and we are intentionally building our team's capacity in this space.
How to Get Started
Fill out our contact form and let us know you are inquiring about a U-Visa evaluation. We will follow up to discuss the process, timeline, and fees.
