Immigration Hardship Evaluations
Professional Evaluations for Immigration Cases
Meaningful Changes Counseling will soon begin offering immigration hardship evaluations for individuals and families navigating complex immigration processes. These specialized assessments provide detailed clinical insight into the emotional, psychological, and relational impact that deportation, separation, or relocation would have on you or your loved ones.
What Is an Immigration Hardship Evaluation?
An immigration evaluation is a written psychosocial assessment that supports your legal case by explaining the emotional and mental health effects of a potential immigration decision. These evaluations are often used in cases such as:
Extreme Hardship Waivers (I-601 / I-601A)
VAWA (Violence Against Women Act) petitions
U Visa applications for victims of crime
Asylum and removal defense cases
Each evaluation is personalized and based on an in-depth clinical interview, emotional assessment, and supportive documentation to help your attorney clearly present the human impact of your case.
Why Choose Meaningful Changes Counseling
Led by Pierre Hooten, LCSW, our evaluations are approached with professionalism, compassion, and cultural sensitivity. With a background in trauma, family systems, and cross-cultural mental health, Pierre provides a space where you can share your story openly and feel understood.
We work collaboratively with immigration attorneys to ensure each report meets legal and clinical standards, while capturing your authentic voice and experiences.
What to Expect
A 75–90 minute comprehensive interview via secure video session
Collection of supporting materials (medical, academic, or family documents)
Collaboration with your attorney (with consent)
Delivery of a professional written evaluation within 2–3 weeks
You’ll receive a compassionate and accurate evaluation that highlights your emotional reality and supports your case’s success.
Availability
We are currently preparing to accept immigration evaluation clients beginning [Month, Year]. You may join the waitlist now to be among the first contacted once scheduling opens.
To express interest, please use the button below to schedule a free consultation or to be added to the waiting list.
Note for Attorneys
If you are an immigration attorney seeking a trusted partner for hardship evaluations, please reach out directly for collaboration inquiries. We are committed to producing clear, timely, and defensible evaluations that strengthen your clients’ cases.
Serving Clients in Georgia & South Carolina
All evaluations are conducted virtually through a secure HIPAA-compliant platform, allowing us to serve clients throughout Georgia and South Carolina with the same professionalism and care as in-person services.