Extreme Hardship Psychological Evaluations (I-601 & I-601A) in California

What Is an Extreme Hardship Psychological Evaluation?

An extreme hardship psychological evaluation helps demonstrate how a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident would suffer severe emotional, medical, financial, or psychological harm if separated from their loved one—or if forced to relocate abroad.

These evaluations are often critical components of I-601 and I-601A waiver applications.

Closeup of comforting hands for people who go through extreme hardship related to immigration

Why Attorneys Use Hardship Evaluations

If applicable, hardship evaluations may provide USCIS with clinical evidence of:

Mental health conditions (anxiety, depression, PTSD)
Impact of family separation
Cultural and linguistic barriers abroad
Lack of medical or psychological services in the foreign country
Financial stress and role disruption
Caregiving responsibilities
Child psychological needs
Risk factors related to relocation

A detailed psychological evaluation can significantly strengthen a hardship waiver by clearly outlining the depth of suffering the qualifying relative would face.

Who Qualifies as the "Qualifying Relative"?

U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident spouse
Parent
Child (in some cases)

We tailor each evaluation to match the circumstances and evidence your attorney needs.

What the Evaluation Includes

Your hardship waiver evaluation may cover:

Current mental health symptoms
Family dynamics and dependency
Medical or psychological vulnerabilities
Effects of forced separation
Risks associated with relocation
Impact on children’s development and emotional stability
Cultural considerations
Social, financial, or community support disruptions

Reports are written in clear, professional language that meets USCIS expectations. Learn more about immigration evaluations.

Our Evaluation Process

Initial Consultation
Clinical Interview (Telehealth Available Anywhere in CA)
Assessment Tools (if clinically indicated)
Attorney Collaboration
Comprehensive, USCIS-Ready Report

Turnaround time is typically 1–2 weeks, with rush options available.

Schedule Your Hardship Evaluation Today!

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Immigration evaluations can be provided in Turkish and English. For all other languages, we can arrange for translation services for a fee.