Bilingual (English/Spanish) Services • PA & NJ
Expert Immigration Evaluations
A psychological evaluation serves as a cornerstone for many immigration legal processes, offering a clinical perspective on the emotional complexities of your case. As a veteran and woman-owned bilingual practice, CBello Counseling provides virtual evaluations in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. We work closely with individuals and their attorneys to document hardship, trauma, and resilience with professional excellence and compassion.
Our Process for Immigration Evaluations
We provide a clear, compassionate, and highly professional pathway to support your legal case. Each evaluation is thorough, bicultural, and meticulously prepared.
1. Referral & Contact
We begin when you or your attorney reaches out. We coordinate directly with legal counsel to ensure the assessment meets specific case requirements.
2. Clinical Interviews
We conduct deep clinical interviews (2-3 sessions) either virtually or in-person in PA or NJ to understand your history and psychological state.
3. Evaluation & Testing
When needed, we use professional testing instruments to provide objective clinical evidence, strengthening the validity of the final psychological report.
4. Submission
I draft a comprehensive, bicultural clinical report and submit it directly to your attorney, ensuring all legal deadlines and standards are met.
As a veteran-owned and woman-owned bilingual practice in PA and NJ, we take pride in offering expert evaluations that respect your culture and your journey.
Who Needs an Immigration Evaluation?
Clinical mental health evaluations provide essential evidence for legal cases, documenting psychological impacts and human stories that legal forms alone cannot capture.
Hardship Waivers (I-601/I-601A)
We document the extreme and unusual hardship a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident relative would face if their loved one were denied entry. This includes deep clinical analysis of emotional, medical, and financial implications.
VAWA Cases
For survivors of domestic violence self-petitioning for legal status. We provide sensitive, trauma-informed reports detailing abuse and psychological impact.
U-Visas
For victims of certain qualifying crimes who have assisted law enforcement. Reports focus on the mental or physical suffering endured.
T-Visas
Assisting survivors of human trafficking. We provide specialized clinical documentation to support visa applications through established clinical metrics.
Asylum Defense
Clinical evidence of past persecution and trauma, helping to establish a well-founded fear of harm in your home country.
Common Questions
How long does the immigration evaluation process take?
Usually, the process takes 2 to 4 weeks from the initial interview to the final report. We understand legal deadlines can be tight, so expedited services are available upon request to meet urgent filing dates.
What can I expect during the evaluation sessions?
The evaluation typically involves two clinical interviews where we explore your personal history and the emotional impact of your legal situation. These sessions are conducted with compassion and cultural sensitivity, ensuring you feel safe and heard.
What information or documents do I need to provide?
We will need a summary of your personal history and any relevant medical or mental health records. Most importantly, we’ll need your attorney's contact information so we can collaborate effectively on your case requirements.
Are virtual evaluations available for all case types?
Yes, we offer secure, HIPAA-compliant virtual evaluations for clients throughout Pennsylvania and New Jersey. This allows for convenient access to specialized services regardless of your geographic location within these states.
How do you collaborate with my legal representative?
We work directly with your attorney to understand the specific legal questions the evaluation needs to address. Once the report is finalized, we submit it directly to your attorney for inclusion in your legal filing.
Do you provide services in Spanish?
Absolutely. As a bilingual provider, I offer evaluations fully in English or Spanish. This ensures that language barriers do not interfere with the accuracy or results of your mental health assessment.