Psychological Evaluations for the Extreme Hardship Family Waiver
(Provisional Unlawful Presence Waiver I-601A or Application for Waiver of Grounds of Inadmissibility I-601) 

By helping immigrants and their families reduce their legal obstacles ​through psychological evaluations,
​East Bay Area Therapy carries out its mission to help diverse populations reduce distress
​and improve their overall mental health and wellness.

East Bay Area Therapy Supports Keeping Families Together

“As Marriage and Family Therapists, we are intimately aware of how separating children from parents can critically harm the family unit and create long-term, adverse effects on both child and parental mental health.” ​
-Jan Mellinger, LMFT, President of the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (CAMFT)
Psychological publications indicate a devastating fear and panic around the possibility of forced familial separation and cite many biopsychosocial consequences. The California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (CAMFT) confirms that forced familial separation is traumatic and affects behavioral, psychological, interpersonal, and cognitive development for the family members. Grace Pacheco, M.A., MFT is a lifetime member of ​The California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (CAMFT). 
  • ​Comprehensive Mental Health History of Client

  • Survey of Genetic Risk Factors

  • Mental Status Exam (MSE)

  • Current Mental Health Complaints

  • Assignment of a Mental Health Diagnosis

  • Applicable Published Psychological Research

  • A Malingering Test

  • Validated Psychological Measures

  • Realistic Predictions Based on Risk and Protective Factors

  • Behavioral Observations and Interpretation

  • ​Incorporation of applicable medical records from outside physicians, psychiatric hospitals, or mental health professionals​

Office & Video Appointments

Psychological evaluations for the extreme hardship waiver can easily be scheduled online.

After booking, you will receive correspondence from Grace Pacheco, M.A., MFT with the next steps of the process.

A link to a pre–appointment health questionnaire will be included in your appointment confirmation text message
which can be completed from any mobile device.

The face-to-face appointment will last approximately 2 hours.

The drafted report will be submitted electronically to your immigration attorney within 3 weeks for review.

If you need faster turnaround, make sure to select the add-on rush service option.

A signed official hard copy will be mailed directly to the immigration attorney's office and to the subject of the evaluation.

​It is our pleasure to help you book your appointment, answer any questions, ​
and ensure that your experience is exceptional.
​Please, do not hesitate to contact Grace@EastBayAreaTherapy.com

Book Your Appointment Online!

The drafted report will be submitted electronically to your immigration attorney within 3 weeks for review.
If you need faster turnaround, make sure to select the add-on rush service option.