The evaluation is conducted by Ahmed Alif, a licensed clinical social worker in the State of New York. His research and practice focus on how policies and program related to immigration enforcement impact health and mental health of unauthorized immigrants and their families. He has several years of experience working with marginalized communities in New York, more specially with DACArecipients, mixed-status families where one member of the family is undocumented or unauthorized to remain in the United States, refugees and asylum seekers.Ahmed holds a B.S. degree in Applied Psychology from New York University and a M.S. degree in Social Work with a focus on health, mental health and disabilities from Columbia University. 

An immigration evaluation explores and defines the trauma that an individual experienced throughout their life. More specifically, it explores how hardship and stressors related to immigration impacts their mental health.

The evaluation includes a comprehensive psychosocial assessment that explore migration, family structure and mental health presenting problems as identified by the client. In addition, it is accompanied by supplemental documents to support the evaluation such as the Department of State reports and academic research. 

Immigration status is as important as someone’s race and sense of identity. It intersects with the way a person navigates the world around them. For individuals unauthorized to live in the United States, it often appears as a psychological stressor as they constantly live in fear of deportation and family separation. Similarly, asyleesoften fear persecution, violence and discrimination in the countries they are emigrating from. Our evaluations are based on research and theories that support the narrative provided the client with specific insight into how psychological stressor and economic hardship associated with their immigration status impacts their everyday life. The evaluation is written in a manner to comply with legal jurisprudence whilst honoring the acute psychosocial hardship facing the client and their families.

It consists of a psychosocial assessment that review medical and mental health history, followed by family history, mental status exam and other pertinent information. A diagnosis based on DSM-V criteria is also provided for the assessment. Form I-610 is also reviewed in coordination with legal counsel.

There are various types of immigration evaluation. However, we focus on evaluation for hardship waivers, cancellation of removal petitions, asylum petitions, VAWA and U/T visas.

It is conducted one-on-one where the clinician and client engages in a dyadic conversation. They build rapport and a therapeutic alliance exploring psychological and social factors with support of psychometric tools and questionnaire to complete a comprehensive assessment.

It takes approximately 4-8 hours. This includes at least one hour of post interview supplemental research to support client’s narrative. It takes 30-days to provide a comprehensive report.

It ranges between $1,500. Expedited report under 30 days is available upon request at additional cost

Yes, we offer monthly installment payments with a minimum of $300 per month via paypal.

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