MIAMI LOCATION: 2730 SW 3rd. Ave. Suite 703 Miami, FL 33129
BOCA RATON LOCATION: 7000 W Palmetto Park Rd Suite 210, Boca Raton, FL
Phone: (561) 376-9699 / (305) 981-6434
MIAMI LOCATION: 2730 SW 3rd. Ave. Suite 703 Miami, FL 33129
BOCA RATON LOCATION: 7000 W Palmetto Park Rd Suite 210, Boca Raton, FL
Phone: (561) 376-9699 / (305) 981-6434
MIAMI LOCATION:
2730 SW 3rd. Ave. Suite 703 Miami, FL 33129
BOCA RATON LOCATION:
7000 W Palmetto Park Rd Suite 210, Boca Raton, FL
Phone: (561) 376-9699 / (305) 981-6434
Immigration to the United States often requires psychological evaluations. The USCIS needs them for certain visas, including U & R Visa, Vawa and asylum. The purpose is to identify mental disorders that may impact someone’s ability to adjust to life in America or meet visa requirements.
Evaluations check for common issues like depression, anxiety, PTSD, and personality disorders.
If you go through immigration proceedings, your lawyer may suggest a “psychological evaluation.” This assessment supports your case.
You likely haven’t seen a psychologist before. The evaluation doesn’t assess “craziness.” Instead, it provides context about you for reviewers. It covers what you’ve overcome and more background before they see your case.
We can complete the Deportation Waiver and VAWA Psychological Evaluations within 48 hours of meeting you. We conduct evaluations in-person or remotely via video chat if conditions allow. We also include the full report.
Our comprehensive evaluations cover:
We provide all questionnaires and inventories in both English and Spanish.
Dr. Gustavo Benejam, Psy.D. is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist in Florida. He has completed a large number of Immigration Evaluations. Additionally, he is fully bilingual in English and Spanish.
Dr. Benejam has traveled extensively throughout Latin America and has lived in Venezuela and Mexico. Dr. Benejam has physical offices in Boca Raton and Miami, Florida.
He directly involves himself in all the steps of the process and answers all calls himself.
We can complete the Deportation Waiver and VAWA Psychological Evaluations within 48 hours of meeting you. We conduct evaluations in-person or remotely via video chat if conditions allow. We also include the full report.
Our comprehensive evaluations cover:
We provide all questionnaires and inventories in both English and Spanish.
Dr. Gustavo Benejam, Psy.D. is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist in Florida. He has completed a large number of Immigration Evaluations. Additionally, he is fully bilingual in English and Spanish.
Dr. Benejam has traveled extensively throughout Latin America and has lived in Venezuela and Mexico. Dr. Benejam has physical offices in Boca Raton and Miami, Florida.
He directly involves himself in all the steps of the process and answers all calls himself.
The Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) enables victims of domestic violence to continue lawful immigration.
Abuse includes verbal, emotional, physical, and sexual acts. The abuser doesn’t need to be a US citizen or resident.
VAWA protects immigrant abuse victims. They no longer undergo prolonged severe abuse to get lawful status.
A VAWA psychological assessment examines the victim’s mental and emotional state. It also measures trauma from spousal or domestic violence.
Each case differs. An evaluation covers varied categories like verbal abuse, coercion, manipulation, intimidation, physical violence, and sexual abuse.
Using proper tests and questionnaires, we assess the abuse’s impact. This includes effects on emotional/mental state, functioning, and health. We also gauge potential long-term impacts of sustained abuse.
Often, such abuse leads to major mental illnesses like depression, panic disorder, anxiety, and PTSD.
This applies to I-360 (VAWA) and other abusive situations. Our VAWA evaluation examines how a US citizen or resident has abused an immigrant. It aids the immigration process.
Dr. Benejam is a top VAWA therapist. He can help manage and support your immigration case.
Evaluations and assessments help people who’ve faced prosecution and mistreatment abroad. Sometimes these individuals fall into a “Particular Social Group” that foreign governments see as dangerous. This includes diverse sexual orientations, political groups, dissidents, families, and ex-military.
The evaluation explores how persecution affects someone’s mental and emotional state. It also considers their future if persecution continues.
Asylum requires a valid fear of persecution in their home country. The government must be unable or unwilling to protect them from the persecutor.
U and T visas assist crime victims who’ve undergone severe physical or psychological abuse. The visa requires an evaluation of the victim’s mental health. The victim must’ve also helped law enforcement investigate or prosecute the crime.
An exam for these visas may review medical and psychological history. It assesses the crime’s psychological impact on the individual and family. The evaluation can include therapy to address the effects.
Dr. Benejam has deep expertise with U and T visa mental exams. He understands the legal issues immigration courts will examine.
A U.S. citizen or permanent resident must prove extreme hardship to get an immigration waiver for a relative. Their deportation or removal causes this hardship.
Qualifying relatives include spouses, children, parents, and same-sex partners under the Defense of Marriage Act.
U.S. law does not clearly define “Extreme hardship.” As part of this, “Extreme Hardship” requires a degree of hardship beyond that typically associated with deportation.
The USCIS adjudicator will consider certain factors on a case-by-case basis. This includes assessing the individual situation of each applicant. Even if none of the hardships is “extreme” alone, their combined effect may be enough.
When trying to prove “Extreme Hardship” for an American Citizen or Resident, you can consider several factors. These include:
Our evaluation involves a detailed questionnaire about history and current events. We administer several psychological tests too. This demonstrates any difficulties a foreign applicant may have remaining in or relocating to America.
You can use it for waivers of deportation and inadmissibility, such as Form I-601 and I-601(a). You can use these waivers for certain offenses, fraud, and deceptions. Additionally, a fiancée visa can explain why the couple has not been able to meet in the last two years.
Lastly, battered spouses and self-petitioners use the VAWA Violence Against Women Act.
The naturalization process requires a test showing English proficiency and civic knowledge.
USCIS exempts some people in certain cases for medical or mental health reasons using Form N-648.
Exemptions need a 12-month physical or mental impairment. But illegal drug abuse does not qualify.
Our evaluation determines impairments that hinder concentration, memory, learning ability attentional processes
Once done, by having a qualified professional (e.g. medical doctor, or psychologist) we complete Form N-648 (Medical Certification for Disability Exceptions) recommending a citizenship test exemption. These impairments cannot be because to illegal abuse of drugs.
We can complete the Deportation Waiver and VAWA Psychological Evaluations within 48 hours of meeting you. We conduct evaluations in-person or remotely via video chat if conditions allow. We also include the full report.
Our comprehensive evaluations cover:
We provide all questionnaires and inventories in both English and Spanish.
Dr. Gustavo Benejam, Psy.D. is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist in Florida. He has completed a large number of Immigration Evaluations. Additionally, he is fully bilingual in English and Spanish.
Dr. Benejam has traveled extensively throughout Latin America and has lived in Venezuela and Mexico. Dr. Benejam has physical offices in Boca Raton and Miami, Florida.
He directly involves himself in all the steps of the process and answers all calls himself.
The Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) enables victims of domestic violence to continue lawful immigration.
Abuse includes verbal, emotional, physical, and sexual acts. The abuser doesn’t need to be a US citizen or resident.
VAWA protects immigrant abuse victims. They no longer undergo prolonged severe abuse to get lawful status.
A VAWA psychological assessment examines the victim’s mental and emotional state. It also measures trauma from spousal or domestic violence.
Each case differs. An evaluation covers varied categories like verbal abuse, coercion, manipulation, intimidation, physical violence, and sexual abuse.
Using proper tests and questionnaires, we assess the abuse’s impact. This includes effects on emotional/mental state, functioning, and health. We also gauge potential long-term impacts of sustained abuse.
Often, such abuse leads to major mental illnesses like depression, panic disorder, anxiety, and PTSD.
This applies to I-360 (VAWA) and other abusive situations. Our VAWA evaluation examines how a US citizen or resident has abused an immigrant. It aids the immigration process.
Dr. Benejam is a top VAWA therapist. He can help manage and support your immigration case.
Evaluations and assessments help people who’ve faced prosecution and mistreatment abroad. Sometimes these individuals fall into a “Particular Social Group” that foreign governments see as dangerous. This includes diverse sexual orientations, political groups, dissidents, families, and ex-military.
The evaluation explores how persecution affects someone’s mental and emotional state. It also considers their future if persecution continues.
Asylum requires a valid fear of persecution in their home country. The government must be unable or unwilling to protect them from the persecutor.
U and T visas assist crime victims who’ve undergone severe physical or psychological abuse. The visa requires an evaluation of the victim’s mental health. The victim must’ve also helped law enforcement investigate or prosecute the crime.
An exam for these visas may review medical and psychological history. It assesses the crime’s psychological impact on the individual and family. The evaluation can include therapy to address the effects.
Dr. Benejam has deep expertise with U and T visa mental exams. He understands the legal issues immigration courts will examine.
A U.S. citizen or permanent resident must prove extreme hardship to get an immigration waiver for a relative. Their deportation or removal causes this hardship.
Qualifying relatives include spouses, children, parents, and same-sex partners under the Defense of Marriage Act.
U.S. law does not clearly define “Extreme hardship.”
As part of this, “Extreme Hardship” requires a degree of hardship beyond that typically associated with deportation.
The USCIS adjudicator will consider certain factors on a case-by-case basis. This includes assessing the individual situation of each applicant. Even if none of the hardships is “extreme” alone, their combined effect may be enough.
When trying to prove “Extreme Hardship” for an American Citizen or Resident, you can consider several factors. These include:
Our evaluation involves a detailed questionnaire about history and current events. We administer several psychological tests too. This demonstrates any difficulties a foreign applicant may have remaining in or relocating to America.
You can use it for waivers of deportation and inadmissibility, such as Form I-601 and I-601(a). You can use these waivers for certain offenses, fraud, and deceptions. Additionally, a fiancée visa can explain why the couple has not been able to meet in the last two years.
Lastly, battered spouses and self-petitioners use the VAWA Violence Against Women Act.
The naturalization process requires a test showing English proficiency and civic knowledge.
USCIS exempts some people in certain cases for medical or mental health reasons using Form N-648.
Exemptions need a 12-month physical or mental impairment. But illegal drug abuse does not qualify.
Our evaluation determines impairments that hinder concentration, memory, learning ability attentional processes
Once done, by having a qualified professional (e.g. medical doctor, or psychologist) we complete Form N-648 (Medical Certification for Disability Exceptions) recommending a citizenship test exemption. These impairments cannot be because of illegal abuse of drugs.
Immigration Psychological
Evaluation Process
If you need a psychological evaluation for immigration in Florida, Dr. Benejam is a great choice. He has extensive experience in this area. Working with your immigration lawyer, he can provide the best results. Make an appointment with him today.
As part of this process, getting the best possible evaluation that supports your case is critical. We are here to work with you and ready to answer any questions while determining best next steps.
I answer ALL my calls directly and I am fully bilingual (Spanish & English). We have convenient locations in Miami and Boca Raton. In certain cases, we can do remote evaluations with simple technology, such as video calls.
Taking the right steps can make a big difference in your life. Resolving your immigration status issues will allow you to ultimately live in peace so you can focus all your energy on the future and on the well-being of your family!
Give me a call at 305-981-6434 (Miami Office) or 561-376-9699 (Boca Raton Office).
Taking the right steps can make a big difference in your life. Resolving your immigration status issues will allow you to ultimately live in peace so you can focus all your energy on the future and on the well-being of your family!
Give me a call at 305-981-6434 (Miami Office) or 561-376-9699 (Boca Raton Office).