PSYCHOLOGICAL EVALUATIONS FOR IMMIGRATION (NY & CA)

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Why Attorneys Choose Amrinder Singh

Immigration Psych Evaluations - Steps

• Process

Amrinder Singh's psych evaluations consist of a one-on-one interview with the applicant, which includes a number of "psychometric tests." These tests reveal the applicant's psychological symptoms, which are used to support their hardship case.Amrinder Singh combines the results of the interview and psychometric tests and writes a report that can credibly support a hardship petition. Additional testing may be performed, depending on the applicant's particular immigration situation and Visa need.Prior to the pandemic, the interview was done in the comfort of the applicant's home (unless they preferred another location within their community). But currently, as a result of the pandemic, Amrinder Singh conducts evaluations through video-conferencing.

• Methods

Amrinder Singh employs evidence-based methods to assess applicants' mental health and hardships. He conducts interviews at the applicant's preferred pace, aiming to gather comprehensive information to support their case. Amrinder Singh then collaborates closely with attorneys to effectively communicate the applicant's immigration challenges.

• Timeline

The report normally takes about 3 weeks from the time of the interview until a completed draft.
Note: Expedited draft evaluations are possible for an additional charge with a 1 week turnaround.

• Interview

Prior to the pandemic, Amrinder Singh offered home-based evaluations due to the challenging nature of clients getting to a therapist’s office due to a multiplicity of issues. Currently, Amrinder Singh conducts immigration evaluations through video-conferencing for NY residents with bilingual immigration evaluation services available in Punjabi.

• Review

Amrinder Singh conducts comprehensive mental health evaluations, including document review, personal history assessment, clinical interviews, and psychometric testing. Using the DSM-5 Manual, Amrinder Singh assesses mental disorder symptoms, though a diagnosis isn't required for immigration hardship waivers.Amrinder Singh's evaluations focus on personal narratives, detailing psychological distress and hardships faced by individuals and their families. This approach creates compelling, clinically-informed reports that clearly articulate mental health concerns.Selecting an experienced professional like Amrinder Singh is crucial, as many immigration applications are denied due to inadequate psychological assessments. Amrinder Singh effectively communicates the impacts of trauma, loss, and abuse, highlighting both short and long-term effects in his reports.

• Punjabi

Punjabi-speaking applicants in need of bilingual immigration evaluations should contact for an assessment.

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About Amrinder Singh

Amrinder Singh LCSW is a licensed clinical social worker / immigration evaluation therapist practicing in New York City, NY. He has conducted immigration evaluations in New York through video-conferencing and previously in the home prior the pandemic. His expertise in immigration mental health evaluations include: extreme hardship waivers, violence against women acts (VAWA), U-Visas, T-Visas, Asylum Petitions, and cancellation of removal petitions. In light of COVID-19, Amrinder Singh is currently conducting immigration evaluations through video-conferencing.Have questions around a psychological evaluation for an immigration case? Submit a form or call Amrinder Singh anytime for more details.ਅਸੀਂ ਪੰਜਾਬੀ ਬੋਲਦੇ ਹਾਂ

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Immigration Evaluation FAQ’s

• What is an immigration evaluation?

Immigration evaluations are mental health/psychological assessments that licensed clinicians provide to individuals seeking to resolve their immigration status.Immigration evaluations are critical in explaining the mental health state of the applicant, describing the trauma they have experienced, and the long term psychological challenges related to their immigration status.

• Do you offer psych evaluations for Vawa?

Yes. Amrinder Singh offers VAWA evaluations and is part of his therapy program. The Federal Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) is a federal program that helps victims of domestic abuse or who have been victims of human trafficking. The VAWA immigration evaluations Amrinder Singh conducts is suitable for women and men who want to improve their residential status.

• Are psychological evaluations for immigration?

For most immigration evaluations, they are the same thing. The two terms often get exchanged because immigration mental health evaluations are able to assess a person’s mental health and at times may be meant to imply a person’s “psychology”. The difference in a psychological evaluation is that it is able to utilize additional testing tools, if necessary and can be used to file for a naturalization waiver. That said, mental health evaluations and psychological evaluations for immigration are perfectly fine for the types of waivers and petitions commonly sought after by individuals undergoing immigration proceedings.

• What is an immigration hardship assessment?

A hardship assessment documents the various hardships that applicants will endure if denied entry or are deported.

• How much does a hardship evaluation cost?

The cost of a hardship evaluation depends on a few variables including additional service nuances. Contact Amrinder Singh at any time for a quote.

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Evaluation Cost

The cost of a hardship evaluation depends on a few variables. The first is how many people are being interviewed. The second is within what timetable does the report need to be completed. Finally, how complicated the testing is that needs to be undertaken by the client. There are also additional service nuances that should be considered, specifically when thinking about immigration psychological evaluation cost ranges and the types (or expected types) of assessments the client and immigration attorney may be after. That said, you may contact Amrinder Singh at any time for a quote or if you would like to learn more about the core concepts in an immigration evaluation, read this article on what is an immigration evaluation.

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About Amrinder Singh

Amrinder Singh is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). Amrinder Singh offers in-depth counseling to residents of New York City using a variety of therapies and techniques.

A Therapist Finds His Calling in the Immigration Community

Amrinder Singh provides mental health assessments for people in immigration proceedings, assessing for extreme hardship for 601-waivers and cancellation of removal, and for abuse in VAWA cases and credible fear in asylum cases. Amrinder Singh uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and other theories and techniques to support clients through growth and change. He has provided hundreds of evaluations in New York State.Amrinder Singh continues to work collaboratively with attorneys throughout New York City, providing timely, comprehensive evaluations, which include in-depth testing relating to the mental health status of the applicant.

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