U Visa
U Visa
At Pro Psychological Analysis, our psychological evaluations for U visa cases help substantiate the central requirement: that the applicant suffered substantial mental abuse as a result of being the victim of qualifying criminal activity. Through a detailed telehealth interview and validated, standardized instruments, we document that abuse and its continuing effects on the applicant's daily functioning in objective, admissible terms. Interpreter access is available when needed. Every evaluation is conducted by a licensed psychologist and prepared to the standards USCIS expects.
- We document substantial mental abuse resulting from qualifying criminal victimization, and how it continues to affect the applicant.
- We relate the applicant's psychological symptoms directly to the criminal victimization, in objective, admissible terms.
- We document trauma, PTSD, and other clinically significant effects using validated, standardized instruments.
- Each evaluation is scoped to the case and its legal purpose, with interpreter access when needed, while the findings remain independent.
Request a psychological evaluation for a U visa case.
Frequently asked
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A psychological evaluation is a crucial piece of evidence for immigration authorities. It provides a third-party, professional account on how the violent crime experienced by the applicant has resulted in substantial mental or physical abuse. It documents whether the applicant meets the U visa’s substantial-mental-abuse requirement.
A psychological evaluation gives immigration authorities an independent, professional account of the substantial mental abuse the applicant suffered as a result of the crime. In some offenses, such as extortion or blackmail, it can also document why the applicant experienced the situation as coercive. The evaluation stays focused on the applicant's relevant experience and the legal standard the case must meet, and its findings are documented objectively so they stand on their own.
Anyone applying for a U visa who must establish substantial mental abuse may benefit from a psychological evaluation. It serves as an additional, independent piece of evidence documenting that abuse and its effects.
Depending on the complexity of the case, we may hold multiple interviews with the applicant. During these interviews, our psychologists assess the applicant’s personal history, the violent crime they were victims of, and the effects it continues to have today. Our psychologists will also evaluate any emotional impact, including symptoms of post-traumatic disorder, anxiety, depression, or other related psychological conditions. The evaluation is conducted ethically, professionally, and with sensitivity to the applicant’s situation.
Our team of psychologists is trained in the immigration standards, ensuring all psychological evaluations are tailored to the specific process. We work closely with attorneys to ensure that our evaluations meet the specific criteria required for each case.