Mid-Atlantic Evaluations
Immigration psychological evaluations that help tell your story.
Immigration Psychological Evaluations
Clear, caring evaluations for immigration cases
from the comfort of your own home
If you or your family have been through trauma, fear, abuse, or long periods of stress, an evaluation can help your attorney show the full impact of your situation.
I provide detailed reports for hardship waivers, asylum, VAWA, U visas, and other immigration cases in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Delaware.
If your lawyer asks you to get a psychological evaluation for your immigration case, I will provide the report they need, usually within 5–10 days.
What is an immigration evaluation?
An immigration psychological evaluation consists of a series of meetings and a written report.
We meet on video for one or more sessions.
I ask questions about your history, your family, and what you have gone through.
I listen to how these events have affected your mood, sleep, relationships, and daily life.
I will write a clear report that your attorney can use for your case.
The goal is to help the court understand the real impact of hardship, trauma, or abuse in words they can respect and use.
Types of Evaluations
I provide evaluations for many kinds of immigration cases. Each report is written to explain how your experiences have affected your mental health and daily life.
You are asking for a hardship waiver, and your family would suffer greatly if you had to leave.
You are applying for asylum because you were harmed or threatened in your home country.
You are filing under VAWA because of abuse by a partner or family member.
You are seeking a U visa or T visa related to crime or trafficking.
Your attorney has told you a psychological evaluation would support your case.
If you are not sure, you can ask your attorney or contact me with questions.
Our Fees
Standard Evaluation & Report: $850
Rush Report (completed within 5 business days): +$150
Half is due at the appointment. The other half is due before the report is sent.
Payment plans may be available in some cases.
Call Us: 856-477-3142
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How the process works
I know this process can feel scary or confusing.
I keep it simple and clear.
Contact -You or your attorney should reach out using the online form or email. I confirm that I can see you based on your state and case type.
Schedule- We choose dates and times that work for you. Sessions are done by secure video. You can join from a laptop or phone.
Meetings- We talk through your history, your symptoms, and how your situation affects you and your family. I move at a pace that feels safe and respectful.
Report- I write a detailed report with my professional findings. Your attorney receives it and can include it in your filing.
Follow‑up -If your attorney needs a small change or a short add‑on letter, we discuss what is needed and how long it will take.
About Your Evaluator
Leana Sykes M.Ed, LPC, ACS
I am a licensed therapist who has strong training in counseling and family therapy. I work with both children and adults, so I see how home, school, work, and immigration problems all fit together. When I complete an evaluation, I look at your history, your feelings, your health, and how your situation affects your family. Then I write a clear report that your lawyer can use for your immigration case.
I know that many immigrants have faced trauma, unfair treatment, or language barriers. I will listen to your story with respect and patience, and I will ask questions in a simple way, making sure that you understand each step. My goal is to make you feel safe while I help you share the information that is important for your case.
Frequently Asked Questions
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It is a structured evaluation by a licensed mental health professional (such as a psychologist, counselor, or clinical social worker) that looks at your history, current symptoms, and daily functioning in the context of your immigration case.
The clinician meets with you (often over 1–3 sessions, in person or via secure telehealth), may use questionnaires or tests, and then writes a detailed report explaining any emotional or psychological difficulties and how they relate to your immigration situation.
This report is not regular therapy notes; it is a forensic‑style document designed specifically to answer the legal questions in your case (for example, hardship to a qualifying relative, impact of past abuse, or consequences of deportation).
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In hardship waiver, cancellation of removal, and some family‑based cases, the evaluation helps show how your removal or continued instability would cause “extreme hardship” to you or your qualifying relative, beyond what the law considers “normal” difficulty.
In trauma‑related cases like asylum, VAWA, U or T visas, the evaluation documents the abuse, persecution, or crime you experienced and its psychological effects (such as PTSD, depression, or anxiety), giving the court objective evidence of what you have been through.
Judges and immigration officers often rely on these evaluations to understand the full human impact of a decision; a clear, professionally prepared report can make your story easier to see, believe, and legally interpret.
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When you request an evaluation, we will explain what will happen, how many meetings you will have, and when your report will be ready.
We want you to know what to expect so you are not worried or confused, and we combine care for you as a person with strong skills in writing an evaluation, so your story is told clearly and respectfully.
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You will recieve a 10–20 page narrative describing your history, current symptoms, and how your situation meets USCIS hardship standards
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Our evaluations start at $850. There is an additional fee of $100 if your report is needed less than 5 days after your evaluation appointment
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Typically, 50% of your evaluation fee is due on the day of your evaluation, and the remaining 50% is due when your report is ready.
Other payment plans are available for special circumstances.
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You can reach us anytime via our contact page or by calling/texting 856-477-3142. We aim to respond quickly—usually within one business day.
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Leana Sykes, M.Ed, LPC will complete your evaluation. Leana is a highly trained trauma-informed therapist who has been expertly trained in writing immigration evaluations.
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First, you will meet with Leana Sykes, where you will explain your situation. She will ask you questions related to they type of case you plan to file, take that information, and write your evaluation based on that information. This process can take place over 1 or 2 one-hour sessions.
The, Leana will take her time to write a clear and comprehensive court-ready report that answers the questions your judge will have regarding your type of case.
You will receive you report in about 5 days from your evaluation meeting. You can receive your report in less than 5 days for an additional fee.