Immigration Evaluation
Jessica King is a California Licensed Clinical Social Worker providing trauma-informed immigration psychological evaluations. She brings extensive experience working within community mental health systems, clinical supervision, and culturally responsive care.
Her work has consistently centered on supporting underserved communities and addressing the emotional impact of systemic inequities. When the opportunity arose to apply her clinical expertise to immigration psychological evaluations, it aligned directly with her professional mission to advocate for individuals navigating complex and stressful legal processes.
In private practice, Jessica specializes in working with individuals impacted by trauma, intimate partner violence, PTSD, mood disorders, adjustment disorders, and chronic stress that interfere with daily functioning. Her approach focuses on seeing beyond symptoms and honoring the full humanity and lived experience of each person she evaluates.
This practice is committed to confidentiality, safety, empathy, and cultural humility. Every evaluation is conducted with respect, professionalism, and compassion.
The goal of each evaluation is to provide a supportive environment where clients feel heard and understood. Jessica’s hope is that clients experience emotional validation and clarity while pursuing their immigration case without fear, shame, or judgment
IMMIGRATION EVALUATION TYPES
Jessica is trained in forensic mental health evaluations for the following immigration cases:
• Extreme Hardship Waiver
• VAWA (Violence Against Women Act)
• T-Visa
Immigration Evaluation Specialties
• U-Visa
• Asylum
• Cancellation of Removal
• Other humanitarian immigration petitions
Frequently Asked Questions
Still have questions? Take a look at the FAQ or reach out anytime. If you’re feeling ready, go ahead and apply.
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An immigration evaluation is a clinical forensic report completed by a licensed mental health professional. The evaluation documents the psychological impact of immigration-related circumstances and supports the legal details of an immigration case. The report is submitted by your attorney as part of your petition.
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The evaluation includes a comprehensive biopsychosocial assessment, which may review:
• Personal and family history
• Education and employment background
• Medical and mental health history
• Trauma history
• Current emotional functioning
• Stressors relevant to the immigration case
The process may include:
• A clinical interview (up to approximately 2 hours)
• Psychological assessment tools when appropriate
• Documentation review
• A detailed written forensic report
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Professional interpretation services can be arranged so that language is never a barrier to receiving an evaluation.
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No. Evaluations are conducted securely via HIPAA-compliant telehealth platforms or by phone when necessary.
IMMIGRATION EVALUATION FEES
The fee for a standard immigration psychological evaluation is:
Payment structure:
• 75% due at the time of the evaluation
• 25% due upon delivery of the final report
$900
The fee includes:
• Clinical interview
• Assessment and analysis
• Report writing
• Attorney collaboration when appropriate
• Reasonable revisions requested by counsel
Fees are non-refundable once the evaluation interview has begun due to the time-intensive nature of report preparation.
Report Length & Turnaround Time
Report length varies by case. Most evaluations range between 7–10 pages depending on complexity.
Standard turnaround time is 7-10 business days after all required documentation has been received.
Expedited reports may be available for an additional fee depending on scheduling availability.
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