Trauma Evaluations (U Visa, T Visa, Asylum, VAWA petitions)
Hardship Evaluations (I-601 & I-601a Waivers, Cancellation of Removal)
Assessment of Likelihood to Reoffend
Our Immigration Evaluations Include:
- A thorough biopsychosocial history.
- Behavioral observations and interpretations.
- Clinical assessment, interpretation of symptoms, and DSM 5 diagnoses.
- Administration of validated symptom screening tools and severity measures to support clinical diagnoses.
- Culturally sensitive de-stigmatization of symptoms and referrals for ongoing treatment, as indicated.
At Bay Area Center for Immigration Evaluations, we pride ourselves on being skilled, thorough, and compassionate.
All BACIE clinicians are:
Licensed & Forensic Specialists: Master’s-level and doctoral clinicians trained specifically in forensic mental health frameworks.
Bilingual & Culturally Grounded: 100% native/fluent English and Spanish
Trauma-trained and Trauma-informed
Objective & Evidence-Based: Utilizing standardized, validated clinical instruments (DSM-5-TR aligned) to produce reports built for legal scrutiny.
Currently we offer:
Virtual/Online Evaluations for anyone physically located within California.
Trauma Evaluations (U Visa, T Visa, Asylum, & VAWA Petitions) and Assessments of Likelihood to Reoffend:
$800 (includes evaluation and report)
Hardship Evaluations (I-601 & I-601a Waivers, Cancellation of Removal)
$950 (includes evaluation and report)
Additional Rush Fees are available (pending clinician availability)
+$400 for a 7-business-day rush report
+$700 for a 3-business-day rush report
Payment plans are negotiated on an as-needed basis
Reports are completed and submitted to referring immigration attorney within approximately two weeks of evaluation date (subject to full payment).
Bay Area Center for Immigration Evaluations provides downloadable bilingual (English/Spanish) Referral Sheets - specific to the visa or waiver for which your client is applying. These can be printed and given directly to your clients; they include all the information your client needs to know about what to expect from the evaluation and how to call to schedule an appointment.
Referring your clients couldn't be any easier!
We specialize in comprehensive, stand-alone written forensic evaluations designed to meet the highest standards of USCIS and EOIR written evidence. (Note: Our practice focuses exclusively on written clinical documentation and does not provide live courtroom testimony.)
Our Trauma Evaluations take a deep look into the impact that the trauma in question has had on a client's overall mental health as well as their functioning. The report clearly differentiates the client's mental state pre- and post-trauma and includes clinical diagnoses.
Many clients have a long, intense history of trauma. At BACIE, we deeply understand the complexity of chronic exposure to stress and have the skills to assess the cumulative psychological impact over time as well as the changes related to discrete incidents within a larger story.
See the BACIE Standard: Request a Sample, Redacted Report
Our Hardship Evaluations are both broad and deep, assessing the diverse ways one may be impacted by a loved one's inadmissability.
Multiple areas of life are explored and assessed: Health, Mental Health, Work & Finances, Education, Personal Considerations, and Special Factors, among others. Each of these areas of potential hardship is assessed from both 1) the perspective of the resident/citizen remaining in the US without their spouse or family member and 2) the perspective of the resident/citizen leaving the US with their spouse or family member.
See the BACIE Standard: Request a Sample, Redacted Report
“Our office has referred clients to BACIE for quite some time and we have always been impressed with their work. BACIE goes to great lengths to provide the highest quality services. They really do go the extra mile - always professional, kind, and prompt with follow up and communication. They generate very thorough reports in a timely manner and we exclusively recommend them for all our evaluation needs. I recommend BACIE to all of my colleagues and clients. They simply are the best.”
