Immigration Evaluations
Immigration Evaluations
Professional mental health evaluations to support your immigration case
At Created to Shine Counseling, we understand that behind every immigration case is a real story — one filled with struggle, resilience, and hope. Our job is to help you share that story in a way that supports your legal process, with a compassionate, culturally-informed evaluation you can trust.
We provide clinical evaluations for:
Extreme Hardship Waivers (I-601 / I-601A)
VAWA (Violence Against Women Act)
Asylum Cases
U Visa & T Visa Petitions
Cancellation of Removal
Why Choose Us?
Culturally aware & trauma-informed
We specialize in working with first-generation and immigrant clients. We understand the cultural and emotional challenges that often come with these cases — because we’ve lived them.Bilingual services available
Evaluations can be completed in English or Spanish, depending on your comfort and preference.Statewide virtual access
We offer evaluations virtually across Texas, so you can complete the process from home.Fast turnaround times
Reports are typically completed in 10–14 business days, with expedited and rush options available.Attorney collaboration
With your permission, we’ll coordinate with your immigration attorney to ensure the report supports your case effectively.Financing available
We accept CareCredit and offer deferred interest payment options, so you can focus on your case — not the cost.
What to Expect
Free 10-minute phone consultation – to determine if we’re the right fit for your case.
Comprehensive 2-hour clinical assessment – conducted virtually or in person, where we gather your full history and details related to your immigration case.
Follow-up session (if needed) – scheduled only if more information or clarification is required.
Collateral interviews (if needed) – brief interviews with a spouse, parent, or other family member to support your case.
Professional written report – a detailed, court-ready psychological evaluation tailored to your legal case type.
Attorney coordination – we collaborate with your lawyer (with your consent) to ensure the evaluation aligns with legal needs.
Pricing
Flexible Financing with CareCredit
We’re committed to making immigration evaluations more accessible and affordable. That’s why we now accept CareCredit—a health and wellness credit card that allows you to finance the cost of your psychological evaluation with low monthly payments.
CareCredit gives you the flexibility to move forward with your evaluation now and pay over time—often with no interest if paid in full within the promotional period (subject to credit approval).
If you're interested in using CareCredit, you can see if you prequalify with no impact to your credit score, apply here.
*Subject to credit approval. Minimum monthly payments required. See carecredit.com for details.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a lawyer before scheduling an evaluation?
We strongly recommend it. Having legal guidance ensures your evaluation is written to support your specific case type.
Can this guarantee my immigration case will be approved?
No psychological evaluation can guarantee approval. But a well-written, clinically sound evaluation can significantly strengthen your case.
Do you offer evaluations in Spanish?
Yes. Interviews and reports can be completed fully in Spanish or English, based on your preference.
Do you offer payment plans?
Yes! We accept CareCredit, and we can help you explore financing options so that cost doesn’t become a barrier.
Do you offer in-person appointments?
We offer both in-person (in Houston) and virtual appointments across Texas.