Fernando Vazquez, LCSW — licensed in NJ, FL, TX & SC. Hundreds of forensic evaluations for immigration courts and USCIS. Reports that connect clinical findings to the legal elements your case requires.
Peer-reviewed research demonstrates that professional psychological evaluations nearly double immigration case success rates.
81.6% of applicants with forensic evaluations were granted relief, compared to 42.4% without evaluations.
Atkinson et al. (2021), Journal of Forensic and Legal Medicine, 84:102272. N=2,584 immigration cases.
89% of asylum seekers with professional evaluations were granted asylum, compared to 37.5% without.
Lustig et al. (2008), Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health, 10(1):7–15.
Each evaluation addresses the specific legal criteria adjudicators assess. Clinical findings connect directly to the legal elements your case requires.
A psychosocial evaluation goes beyond diagnosis. It contextualizes the client's mental health within their family, social, cultural, and economic environment — the exact framing USCIS and immigration courts look for in hardship, VAWA, U-Visa, and asylum cases.
Reports are not template documents. They are comprehensive forensic assessments that connect clinical findings to legal criteria. Each report (typically 15–25 pages) includes:
All case types (asylum, VAWA, hardship waivers, U-visa, T-visa, cancellation of removal) carry the same fee. The fee includes the clinical interview, psychological testing, and the comprehensive report.
| Tier | Turnaround | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | 15 business days | $1,000 |
| Priority | 10 business days | $1,350 |
| Rush | 5 business days | $1,550 |
| Emergency | 24–48 hours | Call for pricing |
Referring a client is straightforward. Attorney inquiries receive a response within 24–48 hours.
Attorney referrals receive a response within 24–48 hours.
Evaluations are conducted via secure HIPAA-compliant telehealth throughout New Jersey, Florida, Texas, and South Carolina. Clients can complete evaluations from anywhere in these states.
Clients feel more comfortable in familiar settings when discussing trauma.
Easier scheduling around work and family obligations.
Spanish, Portuguese, and Galician speakers communicate directly without interpreters.
Telehealth evaluations meet the same standards as in-person assessments.
In-person evaluations at the Newark office (78 Fillmore St., Newark, NJ 07105) are also available for clients who prefer face-to-face assessment.
Contact the office at (862) 372-2737 or email info@fvrpsych.com with your client's name, case type, and any upcoming deadlines. Evaluations can be scheduled within 24–48 hours for urgent cases.
Standard turnaround is 15 business days ($1,000). Priority (10 days, $1,350), rush (5 days, $1,550), and emergency (24–48 hours, contact for pricing) options are also available.
Reports are delivered as professional PDF documents, typically 15–25 pages, with DSM-5-TR diagnoses, standardized test results, clinical narrative, and forensic conclusions suitable for USCIS or immigration-court submission.
Yes. Fernando Vazquez, LCSW is available for declarations, affidavits, and expert testimony via telehealth or in-person for cases in NJ, FL, TX, and SC.
Yes. USCIS and immigration courts accept telehealth evaluations. All evaluations are conducted via secure HIPAA-compliant video and produce reports that meet the same forensic standards as in-person evaluations.
The purpose of a psychological evaluation for immigration is to assess an individual's mental health and provide detailed reports to support their immigration case. These evaluations can demonstrate the psychological impact of immigration-related experiences and help in cases such as asylum, VAWA petitions, U visas, and hardship waivers.
The psychological evaluation for USCIS is a formal assessment required in certain immigration cases. It provides evidence of psychological conditions that may impact an individual's eligibility for specific immigration benefits, such as asylum, U visas, and hardship waivers.
Yes. Research shows psychological evaluations nearly double immigration case success rates. A 2021 study found 81.6% of applicants with forensic evaluations were granted relief, compared to 42.4% without evaluations (Atkinson et al., 2021, Journal of Forensic and Legal Medicine).
Immigration psychological evaluations with Fernando Vazquez, LCSW start at $1,000 for a 15-business-day turnaround. Priority 10-day evaluations are $1,350, and rush 5-day evaluations are $1,550. Emergency 24–48 hour evaluations are available upon request. All case types (asylum, VAWA, hardship waivers, U-visa, T-visa) are the same price. The fee includes the clinical interview, psychological testing, and a comprehensive report formatted for USCIS or immigration court.
A psychological evaluation for immigration typically takes several hours, which may be spread over one or more sessions. Duration varies with case complexity and the individual's specific needs.
Documents may include personal identification, medical and psychological records, legal documents related to the immigration case, and any other relevant information that can provide context for the evaluation.
Yes. Immigration psychological evaluations can be conducted online through telehealth services. USCIS and immigration courts accept telehealth evaluations. Evaluations are conducted via secure HIPAA-compliant video throughout NJ, FL, TX, and SC.
Contact Fernando Vazquez, LCSW for a comprehensive immigration psychological evaluation. Serving attorneys and their clients in New Jersey, Florida, Texas, and South Carolina.