Can Immigration Psychological Evaluations Be Done Online in Illinois?

Updated October 28th, 2026

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Applying for immigration status can involve multiple appointments, paperwork, and other responsibilities. An online psychological evaluation can make one part of the process more convenient by allowing you to attend appointments without traveling to a clinic.

So, can immigration psychological evaluations be done online? Yes! Clarity Clinic offers both in-person and online immigration psychological evaluations. Our online option allows you to complete your evaluation from a private location that is comfortable and convenient for you.

Keep reading to learn how online immigration psychological evaluations work, which types of immigration cases they may be used for, and how to get started with an online immigration evaluation in Illinois.

How Does an Online Immigration Psychological Evaluation Work?

An online immigration psychological evaluation follows the same general process as an in-person evaluation, but your appointments take place by secure video instead of at a clinic.

During the process, you will meet with a licensed evaluator who will ask about your experiences, mental health, and other information related to your immigration case. You may also complete psychological tests or questionnaires.

The online evaluation process at Clarity Clinic includes:

  • Initial consultation: Before your evaluation begins, you will learn about the process and what to expect.
  • Evaluation appointments: You will meet with your evaluator over four appointments to discuss your experiences, mental health history, symptoms, and how your experiences may affect your daily life.
  • Psychological testing: Your evaluator may use questionnaires or other tools to gather more information about your mental health.
  • Written report: Your evaluator will review the information gathered and prepare a detailed psychological report.
  • Feedback session: You will have an opportunity to discuss the evaluation and next steps.

You can complete your appointments from a private location where you feel comfortable. You must be physically located in Illinois during each online appointment.

What Types of Immigration Evaluations Can Be Done Online?

Most immigration evaluations can be completed online through secure video. At Clarity Clinic, our evaluators are licensed to provide these evaluations to clients who are physically located in Illinois during their appointments. We offer online immigration evaluations for the following immigration cases:

  • Asylum: An evaluation can document your mental health, past experiences, and the psychological effects of trauma or persecution.
  • VAWA: An evaluation can document your mental health and experiences related to abuse or trauma.
  • U Visa: An evaluation can document the psychological effects of being the victim of a qualifying crime.
  • Extreme or Exceptional Hardship: An evaluation can assess and document the psychological effects that separation or relocation may have on a qualifying family member.

What Are the Benefits of an Online Immigration Evaluation?

Completing your immigration psychological evaluation online can make the process more convenient and accessible. Benefits include:

  • No travel to a clinic: Attend your appointments online without spending time traveling to and from a clinic.
  • Available throughout Illinois: You can complete your evaluation from anywhere in Illinois as long as you are physically located in the state during each appointment.
  • More flexibility: Online appointments can make it easier to fit your evaluation into your schedule.
  • A private, comfortable setting: Complete your appointments from a private location where you feel comfortable talking with your evaluator.

How Long Does an Online Immigration Evaluation Take?

At Clarity Clinic, an immigration psychological evaluation typically includes four online appointments with a licensed evaluator. The full process generally takes about 4–6 weeks from start to finish.

After your evaluation sessions are complete, your evaluator will review the information gathered during your appointments, psychological testing, and other relevant information to prepare your written report. This takes additional time because the report is carefully prepared outside of your scheduled appointments.

If you are working with an immigration attorney or have an upcoming legal deadline, let our team know when scheduling your evaluation. Expedited service may be available for an additional fee.

How Much Does an Online Immigration Psychological Evaluation Cost?

At Clarity Clinic, a psychological evaluation for immigration costs $1,200. The full cost must be paid upfront when you schedule your evaluation.

The $1,200 fee covers the entire evaluation process, including your four appointments with a licensed evaluator, psychological testing, the evaluator’s time reviewing your information and preparing your detailed written report, and your final feedback session.

Our evaluations are completed by licensed, trauma-informed evaluators. Spanish-speaking evaluators are available, and interpretation services for other languages are provided at no additional cost.

Immigration psychological evaluations are self-pay and are not billed to insurance.

Online Immigration Evaluations Throughout Illinois

If you need an online psychological evaluation for immigration, Clarity Clinic can help! We offer online immigration evaluations throughout Illinois, allowing you to complete the process from a private location without traveling to a clinic.

Our licensed, trauma-informed evaluators provide independent psychological evaluations for asylum, VAWA, U Visa, and extreme or exceptional hardship cases. Spanish-speaking evaluators are available, and interpretation services for other languages are provided at no additional cost.

To complete an online evaluation with Clarity Clinic, you must be physically located in Illinois during each appointment.

Contact Clarity Clinic today to learn more about online immigration psychological evaluations or fill out the form below to schedule an initial consultation.

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Related Readings:

  • What Is an Immigration Psychological Evaluation?

Online Immigration Psychological Evaluations: FAQs

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