Hardship Evaluations for Immigration Cases in Westchester County, Yonkers, & New York
Expert Documentation for Your Hardship Waiver (I-601 or I-601A) in the states of New York, New Jersey, and Florida
Hardship Petition Waivers
Family means everything.
When immigration issues threaten to separate loved ones, proving extreme hardship becomes crucial to keeping families together. As an immigrant and someone who has spent most of her career working with immigrants, I understand the deep emotional impact these situations have on families.
What is a Hardship Waiver?
A hardship waiver (I-601 or I-601A) allows certain immigrants who are inadmissible to the U.S. to remain with their American families by proving that their U.S. citizen or permanent resident spouse or parent would suffer "extreme hardship" if separated or forced to relocate. This immigration benefit requires strong documentation showing how separation would impact your qualifying relative beyond the normal difficulties of family separation, which is where a psychological evaluation becomes crucial evidence for your case.
Understanding Your Hardship Case
The term "extreme hardship" can feel overwhelming. How do you prove something so personal to USCIS? This is where a professional psychological evaluation becomes essential. My evaluations help document the real-world impact separation would have on your qualifying U.S. relative, turning your family's story into compelling evidence for your case.
The Hardship Waiver Evaluation Experience
When you work with me, you will find a safe space to share your family's unique story. Our sessions go beyond basic paperwork – we explore the deep bonds, daily struggles, and future dreams that make your family unique. Through careful psychological assessment and compassionate interviewing, we build a comprehensive picture of how separation would impact you and your loved ones. My reports capture both the emotional depth and practical challenges your family faces, presenting them in language that resonates with immigration officials.
I pay special attention to the subtle yet significant ways family separation affects various areas including:
mental health
medical care
education
and financial stability.
Working Together
Whether you've been referred by an attorney or are seeking support directly, I'm here to help document your family's story. As a Latina immigrant and PhD Level Mental Health Therapist, and trauma specialist, I bring both personal immigration experience and professional expertise to every case. I offer flexible scheduling, including virtual sessions, and work closely with your legal team to ensure your evaluation supports your case strategy. Contact me to discuss how we can work together to strengthen your hardship waiver application.
Why Does A Professional Evaluation Matter?
Immigration attorneys consistently tell me that detailed psychological evaluations can make the difference in hardship cases. USCIS needs to understand not just that separation would be difficult, but exactly how it would impact your qualifying relative's wellbeing. My evaluations provide that crucial evidence, backed by clinical expertise and assessments, as well as years of experience with immigration cases.
Ready To Strengthen Your Hardship Waiver Immigration Case?
Immigration evaluations are available virtually throughout New York State. Please call or email our team to get started. Whether you're local to Westchester County in Yonkers, White Plains, New Rochelle, or anywhere in the states of New York, New Jersey, or Florida – we are here to help.
Additional Immigration Evaluation Services Across Westchester County and throughout the states of NY, NJ & FL
Besides hardship waivers, our practice also specializes in psychological evaluations and assessments for other immigrations cases including U-VISA, T-VISA, and VAWA evaluations. Contact our team at 914-222-3295 to learn more about how we can support your immigration journey.