MSM Immigration Evaluations

Immigration evaluations by someone who understands your journey

How it works

Consultation

We start with a 15-minute phone consultation to understand your situation and needs. Either you or your attorney can make a referral to discuss your case.

Immigration evaluations

Generally, two interviews are conducted online over video to complete the evaluation. An in person interview may be arranged if you reside within two hours of New Orleans, LA.

Report completed

A professionally written report is delivered to you or your attorney within two weeks. Expedited service is available. for an additional fee.

Meet Melissa Montrose, MSW, LICSW

Just like you, I am an immigrant. I came to the U.S. in 2015 and know how overwhelming and costly the immigration journey can be—emotionally and financially. I’m not just a licensed clinical social worker; I am someone who has walked a similar path and truly understands what you are going through. I will listen to your story with care and be here to support you every step of the way.

What is an immigration evaluation?

An immigration evaluation is a type of mental health assessment used for the immigration process. An immigration evaluation involves assessing an individual’s background and circumstances including information about their family, trauma, and mental health. 

These assessments provide valuable insight into an individual’s mental health and help immigration authorities understand the emotional and psychological well-being of the client and the individual challenges in your case. 

What are the types of immigration evaluations?

The types of evaluations are:

Extreme hardship waiver & cancellation of removal: These evaluations, are based on how qualifying family members would be affected if their immigrant family member was deported.

Asylum, VAWA, U & T visas: These types of evaluations include those who are seeking asylum based upon persecution in their home country; victims of domestic violence; victims of serious crimes and victims of human trafficking. They are based on past traumatic experiences and detail the impact of the trauma on the immigrant.

What is involved in an immigration evaluation?

We begin with a short phone consultation with you and/or attorney to obtain the details of your case.

Evaluations usually involve two face to face interviews between 1-3 hours long and are conducted online via video. The evaluation may also involve different tests, scales and questionnaires as part of the process. The written report takes about two weeks to complete.

An expedited assessment can be arranged with an additional fee. licensed independent clinical social worker. I provide coaching and therapy services

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