Connecticut recorded approximately 584,000 foreign-born residents in 2024, representing 15.9% of the state’s population. For individuals involved in immigration proceedings, psychological evaluations can document clinical findings that may be relevant to their cases.
Through comprehensive assessments, psychological testing, and independent professional opinions, our doctors in psychology at Immigration Psychology documents relevant psychological findings for consideration by immigration authorities and courts.
Our Services
Asylum Evaluations
Individuals seeking asylum may have experienced persecution, violence, or other traumatic events before arriving in Connecticut. Our asylum evaluation examines the psychological effects of reported experiences and identifies clinically relevant symptoms or conditions. The resulting report provides independent psychological findings that may be considered in asylum proceedings.
Citizenship Examination Waiver
Certain medical conditions can substantially affect an individual's ability to learn English or demonstrate knowledge of American civics. Our citizenship examination waiver assessments examine cognitive functioning, memory, learning limitations, and relevant psychological impairments. When clinically justified, a qualified psychologist may complete Form N-648 for USCIS consideration.
Competency To Participate
Can an individual understand immigration proceedings and participate meaningfully in their case? This question is central to Matter of M-A-M. Our competency evaluations examine cognitive and psychological functioning, providing findings relevant to determining whether an individual can understand proceedings, communicate with legal representatives, and participate in their case.
Dangerousness Evaluations
Dangerousness assessments examine psychological and behavioral factors relevant to questions concerning potential risks. Our dangerousness evaluations involve structured clinical interviews, appropriate psychological testing, and reviews of relevant records. They provide independent clinical findings for consideration in immigration proceedings, including eligible custody and bond matters.
Hardship Waivers
Family separation or relocation may have substantial psychological consequences. Our hardship evaluations examine the mental health of qualifying family members, including relevant psychological conditions and anticipated emotional consequences. These findings document psychological circumstances that may be relevant to an immigration hardship waiver application.
Immigration Bond Hearing
Psychological evidence may be relevant when immigration judges consider eligible custody cases. Our evaluations for an immigration bond hearing examine mental health history, behavioral factors, and available collateral information. The objective is to provide clinical findings relevant to the questions presented without determining legal eligibility or recommending a particular outcome.
Same Sex Couples Hardship
Same-sex married couples may encounter psychological hardship when facing possible separation or relocation. Our same-sex couples hardship assessments examine individual circumstances, including documented mental health conditions, relationship history, and anticipated psychological consequences. Each evaluation applies the relevant clinical methods without presuming that hardship exists.
T Visa
The National Human Trafficking Hotline identified 83 trafficking cases in Connecticut in 2025, although these figures do not establish immigration status or visa eligibility. Our T-visa evaluation examines the psychological consequences of reported trafficking experiences, documenting relevant symptoms, diagnoses, and functional impairments.
U Visa Psychological Evaluations
Victims of qualifying criminal activities may experience psychological harm that remains long after the reported incident. Our U-Visa evaluation examines reported traumatic experiences, psychological symptoms, and their effects on everyday functioning. Clinical findings provide relevant documentation without determining whether an individual meets the legal requirements for a U visa.
VAWA
Psychological abuse may leave effects that are not immediately apparent from other available evidence. Our VAWA evaluations examine the reported psychological consequences of domestic abuse or extreme cruelty. Clinical interviews, psychological testing, and relevant background information inform an independent assessment of each individual's circumstances.
Why Choose Immigration Psychology in Connecticut?
Reliable psychological documentation requires more than a clinical interview. Immigration Psychology combines clinical assessment methods, standardized testing, and knowledge of immigration-related psychological questions to produce detailed, evidence-based reports. Our licensed psychologists offer services remotely through a secure, HIPAA-compliant telehealth system, eliminating the need to travel.
To learn more about our immigration evaluation services in Connecticut and discuss the details of your case, contact us today to schedule your complimentary consultation.
Attorney Referrals
Please have your clients call any of the numbers below. We will explain the evaluation process, timeline, and cost. We will secure the consents and releases. Once the evaluation is completed, we will send the report to counsel for review.
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Info@ImmigrationPsychology.com
Jguerrero@ImmigrationPsychology.com
Office Hours
Monday – Friday
9am – 5pm