Question 1

How can a psychological evaluation help me?

Accepted Answer

A psychological evaluation conducted by a licensed mental health professional with expert knowledge of immigration-related matters can make an enormous difference in the outcome of your case. A psychological evaluation provides the courts with a comprehensive assessment of the factors that are relevant to your unique circumstances, including the presence of any mental and emotional disorders. Psychological evaluations are often a crucial factor in the court's decision about whether an individual and/or their family members may legally remain in the United States.

Question 2

What happens during a psychological evaluation?

Accepted Answer

For immigration evaluations, a thorough clinical interview is conducted with the client, as well as collateral interviews with family members who are involved in the case. Your psychologist will also review pertinent records and collaborate with your attorney prior to the preparation of a comprehensive report. For trauma evaluations, an in-depth clinical interview with the client is conducted and objective psychological measures are administered. 
 
Arbor Psychological Associates offers psychological evaluations via a secure, HIPAA- and HITECH-compliant telemedicine service. This provides clients with the opportunity to engage in the evaluation process from the comfort of their own home. *In-person evaluations are available on requst, or in the case of evalutions where the use of psychological measures is deemed appropriate.

Question 3

What is the cost of an evaluation?

Accepted Answer

The cost of evaluations vary, depending on the case. On average, most evaluations cost between $1000-$1200, which includes the following: 
 
- Clinical Interview
- Interview with family members 
- Record review
- Collaboration with attorney
- Administration of test measures (if applicable) 
- Report writing
 
Occasionally, courts are seeking an answer to a specific clinical question. In those cases, the evaluation fee is determined by the amount of time that it takes to conduct an interview and write a report. The fee for highly-focused evaluations typically ranges from $300-$500.

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