Led By A Licensed Attorney-turned-therapist And A Psypact Clinical Psychologist, Our Team Delivers Trauma-informed Evaluations That Meet Uscis Hardship Waiver Standards.
We specialize in comprehensive psychological hardship evaluations for I-601 and I-601A waiver cases. Led by an attorney-turned-therapist, our team understands both clinical standards and USCIS requirements.
Our reports meet USCIS hardship criteria with detailed clinical findings, DSM-5 diagnoses, and culturally responsive assessments that stand up to legal scrutiny.
Psychological assessments for waiver cases involving removal or inadmissibility of a family member
Evaluations addressing hardship from family separation during consular processing abroad
Evaluations addressing hardship from family separation during consular processing abroad
Expedited scheduling and turnaround for urgent filings and court deadlines.
Led by a dual-licensed professional (LPC and licensed attorney) ensuring USCIS-compliant evaluations
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Full fluency in English and Spanish – culturally responsive interviews in either language
Reports structured to match USCIS criteria for extreme hardship cases
HIPAA compliant telehealth and strict documentation protocols to protect your client’s privacy
Behind every great evaluation is a bilingual, trauma-informed team with deep clinical and legal fluency
Licensed Attorney & Professional Counselor
As both an attorney and Licensed Professional Counselor, Joel brings unique dual expertise to immigration hardship evaluations. His legal background ensures reports meet USCIS evidentiary standards, while his clinical training provides the trauma assessment depth attorneys need.
Clinical Partner — Licensed Psychologist (PSYPACT)
Dr. Santana provides clinical oversight with specialized expertise in cross-cultural psychological assessment. PSYPACT-licensed to practice across multiple states and fluent in Spanish, he ensures culturally attuned, clinically rigorous evaluations for Latin American clients.
Quick online form to provide case details — no PHI needed
Our team handles all coordination and scheduling via secure telehealth
Clinical findings aligned with USCIS hardship criteria
Securely delivered, attorney-reviewed, and ready to file with USCIS
Conducted entirely in English or Spanish — no interpreter barriers. Additional languages available through certified interpreters upon request.
We offer two service tiers based on urgency and availability
$1250
Comprehensive clinical interview via secure telehealthTrauma-informed psychological assessment with DSM-5 diagnosesUSCIS-aligned hardship evaluation reportDirect bilingual communication (English/Spanish)7 business days turnaround from interview completion
$1500
All Standard Evaluation featuresPriority scheduling for urgent cases3 business days turnaround from interview completionSuitable for court deadlines and urgent filings
Interview Process: Secure HIPAA-compliant telehealth sessions conducted by licensed clinicians
Report Structure: Comprehensive evaluations structured to meet USCIS extreme hardship criteria under INA §212(a) 9
Cultural Competency: Full bilingual and bicultural assessment capability
Professional Standards: All evaluations led by an attorney-trained clinician.
Evaluations are clinical assessments structured to meet USCIS hardship guidelines. No legal advice is provided, and immigration outcomes are not guaranteed
Rush services available | Serving D.C., Maryland, Texas | PSYPACT Participating States (via Telehealth)
Phone: 1-213-3456
Email: [email protected]
Licensed In: DC, MD, TX + PSYPACT Participating States: AL, AZ, AR, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, ME, MN, MO, MS, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NC, ND, OH, OK, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, UT, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI
We provide psychological evaluations for immigration hardship waiver cases. We do not provide legal advice or legal representation.
The Hardship Evaluation Group is a trade name of Clarove LLC, a Maryland limited liability company.
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