Psychological Evaluations: Immigration Law
I conduct psychological evaluations for cases of U Visa, Political/Affirmative Asylum, VAWA, and I-601 Waivers. I provide rush services, urgent appointments, and flexible payment plans for low income clients. Additionally, I have a 2-week turnaround for written reports. My writing style is concise, emphasizes symptoms and diagnosis, and I always send a copy to the attorney for review and corrections before printing. Final signed evaluations are mailed out directly to the attorney and client separately.
I am bilingual in Spanish language and often collaborate with indigenous Mayan language interpreters (Mam & K'iche'). I have contributed to university and college level courses as a guest lecturer and have experience testifying at San Francisco Immigration Court as an expert witness on court matters related to the effects of psychological trauma on mental health in undocumented and immigrant populations.
I am bilingual in Spanish language and often collaborate with indigenous Mayan language interpreters (Mam & K'iche'). I have contributed to university and college level courses as a guest lecturer and have experience testifying at San Francisco Immigration Court as an expert witness on court matters related to the effects of psychological trauma on mental health in undocumented and immigrant populations.
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All clinical evaluations are conducted face-to-face or by telephone for approximately 1.5-2 hours. It is always good practice to administer standardized measures to support any assigned diagnoses. A malingering test is sometimes administered for detecting feigned mental illness. I prefer to work directly with your attorney and send the draft for review before printing to collaborate as a team.
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Psychological evaluations for the Extreme Hardship Provisional Waiver (I-601A or I-601) petition are always customized for each individual case and family relationship. Below is a partial list of the diverse components that may be included in the written report:
- Comprehensive Mental Health History of Client
- Mental Status Exam (MSE)
- Current Mental Health Complaints
- Assignment of a Mental Health Diagnosis
- A Malingering Test
- Validated Psychological Measures
- Realistic Predictions Based on Risk Factors
- Behavioral Observations and Interpretation
- Preparation for trial with immigration or criminal attorney
- Testifying on validity and credibility of argument
- Explanation of cultural norms and contextual factors influencing case
- Diagnostic discussion
- Professional recommendations
En Español
Yo hago evaluaciones psicológicas para casos de inmigración para la gente indocumentada quien tiene casos de la Visa U, Asilo Político, VAWA, o el Permiso Familiar. Hablo español con fluidez y también, puedo conseguir un intérprete que habla los dialectos de Mam o K'iche' fácilmente. Es un honor para ayudar la gente latina or indígena que necesita protección de deportación. Ofrezco citas urgentes y planes de pagos para hacer el proceso lo más fácil posible.
Si necesita usted una evaluación y está en la Area Bahía de San Francisco, llámeme a las (510) 621-8143 o mandeme un mensaje por e-mail en EastBayAreaTherapy@gmail.com para arreglar una cita. Si vive más lejos en el estado de California, yo podría proveer el servicio por teléfono después de devolver algunos documentos por correo. Después de hacer la evaluación, mandaré la copia inicial a su abogado(a) para revisar. Cuando su abogado(a) apruebe de la carta, mandaré una copia oficial (firmada) a su abogado(a) y a usted directamente.
Si necesita usted una evaluación y está en la Area Bahía de San Francisco, llámeme a las (510) 621-8143 o mandeme un mensaje por e-mail en EastBayAreaTherapy@gmail.com para arreglar una cita. Si vive más lejos en el estado de California, yo podría proveer el servicio por teléfono después de devolver algunos documentos por correo. Después de hacer la evaluación, mandaré la copia inicial a su abogado(a) para revisar. Cuando su abogado(a) apruebe de la carta, mandaré una copia oficial (firmada) a su abogado(a) y a usted directamente.
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Grace "Graciela" Pacheco, MFT habla de La Visa-U (U-Visa)
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Grace "Graciela" Pacheco, MFT habla del Asilo Político (Political Asylum)
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