Referring a Client for an Immigration Evaluation at Clarity Clinic

When your client needs a psychological evaluation to support an immigration matter, you need a referral partner who understands both the clinical purpose of the evaluation and its role in the legal process. At Clarity Clinic, our licensed evaluators provide independent, comprehensive immigration psychological evaluations and detailed written reports for immigration proceedings.

We make the referral process simple. Evaluations are available in the Chicago area and virtually throughout Illinois, with interpretation services available at no additional cost. Keep reading to learn how to refer a client to Clarity Clinic, what our evaluation process includes, and what you can expect when working with our team.

How to Refer a Client to Clarity Clinic

Referring a client to Clarity Clinic is simple. Fill out our quick Immigration Psychological Evaluation Referral Form on our website or call 773-639-5593.

You’ll be asked to provide the following:

• Your name and email
• Your client’s name and contact information
• The type of evaluation needed
• Their preferred language for the consultation
• Whether your client can be physically located in Illinois during their evaluation appointments.

Once you submit the form, we’ll take it from there! Our team will contact your client directly to begin the next steps in the evaluation process.

What Happens After You Refer a Client?

Once you make a referral, our team takes it from there. We contact your client directly and handle the intake, scheduling, interpretation needs, and payment process, so your team does not have to coordinate the clinical side of the evaluation. All evaluations are conducted independently and objectively, and evaluators do not change clinical findings at the request of any party.

Your client will complete a structured psychological evaluation with a licensed evaluator consisting of four appointments, followed by the preparation and review of a detailed written report. Our team can also communicate with you about the referral question, scope of the evaluation, relevant records, and timeline as appropriate.

Throughout the process, the evaluator remains an independent clinical professional. Their role is to provide an objective psychological assessment and report, while you remain responsible for the legal strategy and representation of your client.

What Immigration Psychological Evaluations Does Clarity Clinic Offer?

Clarity Clinic provides immigration evaluations for the following types of immigration matters:

• Asylum: Assessment and documentation of the psychological effects of persecution, torture, trauma, or other experiences relevant to an asylum claim.
• U Visa: Assessment and documentation of psychological harm resulting from qualifying criminal victimization.
• Extreme or Exceptional Hardship Waiver: Assessment of the psychological impact on a qualifying U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident relative if a family member is removed or denied entry.
• VAWA: Assessment and documentation of psychological findings relevant to a self-petition under the Violence Against Women Act.

Each evaluation is completed by a licensed trauma-informed evaluator who serves as an independent evaluator and prepares a detailed written report for use in the immigration proceeding.

Why Refer Your Clients to Clarity Clinic?

When you refer a client to Clarity Clinic, they work with licensed, trauma-informed evaluators who understand the sensitive nature of immigration cases. We combine a thorough, independent clinical evaluation with a straightforward referral process for you and your client.

• Licensed, trauma-informed evaluators: Our licensed evaluators use a trauma-informed approach when working with clients who may have experienced persecution, violence, abuse, or other traumatic events. Evaluations are conducted with care while maintaining the objectivity required of an independent psychological evaluation.
• Detailed reports prepared for legal proceedings: Our reports include DSM-5-TR diagnostic findings and supporting criteria, standardized measures with interpretation and limitations, a clinical nexus, sources of information, and an explicit limitations section. Every report is also reviewed by a clinical supervisor or peer evaluator before release.
• Independent by design: Our evaluators provide objective clinical findings, whether or not those findings support the petition. The attorney handles legal strategy and advocacy, while our evaluator provides an independent clinical assessment.
• Flexible in-person and virtual evaluations: Clients can complete their evaluations in person in the Chicago area or virtually throughout Illinois, making it easier to access the service regardless of where they live in the state. Clients completing virtual evaluations must be physically located in Illinois during their appointments.
• Built around your deadline: Reports are typically completed within 4 to 6 weeks of the initial session, with expedited turnaround available upon request. Include your client's filing or hearing date with the referral, and our team can confirm whether the requested timeline can be accommodated before your client moves forward.
• Interpretation at no additional cost: Language should not be a barrier to completing an evaluation. Interpretation services are available at no additional cost to the client, and Spanish-speaking evaluators are available.
• Evaluator testimony when needed: If your client's case requires testimony, evaluator testimony may be arranged separately. Testimony is not included in the cost of the psychological evaluation and is billed separately.

How Much Does an Immigration Psychological Evaluation Cost?

The total cost of an immigration psychological evaluation at Clarity Clinic is $1,200. This is a self-pay service and is not billed to insurance. Full payment is required at the time of booking.

For cases with a tighter deadline, expedited service is available for an additional $250 fee, allowing the evaluation and report process to be completed on a faster timeline, depending on availability.

The standard fee covers the evaluation appointments, report writing, and final feedback session. Additional services, such as evaluator testimony, are arranged and billed separately.

Refer a Client for an Immigration Psychological Evaluation in Illinois

If your client needs an immigration evaluation, Clarity Clinic makes the referral process simple. Our licensed, trauma-informed evaluators provide independent psychological evaluations and detailed written reports for immigration proceedings.

Evaluations are available in person in the Chicago area and virtually throughout Illinois, with interpretation services available at no additional cost to your client.

Submit our Immigration Psychological Evaluation Referral Form below or call 773-639-5593 to refer a client. Once we receive your referral, our team will contact your client directly to begin the process. Feel free to reach out to our team if you have any questions!

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