
Immigration Evaluations in California
Compassionate, Professional Support for Immigration Cases
Why Choose Us

From your first consultation to your completed evaluation, we create a safe space where your experiences are validated, your concerns are heard, and your dignity is preserved at every step.
Immigration Psychological Evaluations
Immigration applications are more than paperwork. They require understanding and context.
Applications need context.
A psychological evaluation weaves together trauma, hardship, or cultural pressures that a client's written testimony struggles to frame.
Your experience matters.
Evaluations highlight the human side of cases, experiences that can strengthen an application when presented with professional clarity.
Professional insight carries weight.
Our reports are detailed, evidence-based, and grounded in clinical expertise and legal precision. Attorneys recognize clarity and compassion.
Types of Evaluations We Provide
Korawells offers evaluations for a variety of immigration applications.
Hardship Waivers (I-601 and I-601A)
Waivers for immigrants facing family separation or inadmissibility on specific grounds.
Cancellation of Removal
Evaluations regarding the eligible immigrant's family, emotional hardship, or removal.
VAWA and Spousal Abuse
Allows survivors of abuse by a U.S. citizen or resident family members to self-petition for lawful status.
U Visas
For crime victims who help law enforcement and suffer substantial abuse.
T Visas
Relief for survivors of human trafficking who assist law enforcement.
Asylum, Withholding of Removal, and Convention Against Torture
Protection for people fleeing serious harm or torture in their home countries.
How the Process Works
The evaluation process is simple and guided every step of the way. Typically, it is completed in three stages over two weeks.
Interviews
Two online sessions where we explore experiences relevant to the case, including trauma, cultural context, and hardships that may need explanation.
Document Review and Analysis
Careful review of relevant records and supporting materials to ensure thorough and accurate analysis, with case team support to keep the process smooth.
Written Report
A comprehensive written report is prepared for submission to USCIS or immigration court, documenting findings and providing professional recommendations.
Reports that are legally credible and delivered with compassion
Why Clients and Attorneys Trust Korawells
Experience working with complex cases that require both nuance and clinical accuracy
Professional training in conducting immigration evaluations
Trauma informed, culturally sensitive care

Kaitlyn Nguyen
LMFT (Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist)
KORAWELLS FOUNDER
With over a decade of experience in trauma-informed therapy, Kaitlyn specializes in grief, complex PTSD, and cultural identity struggles. She has advanced training in EMDR therapy and provides psychological evaluations for immigration cases. Her practice is rooted in compassion, cultural humility, and a deep respect for the resilience of her clients.
Frequently Asked Questions
Immigration cases can feel overwhelming. Whether you are applying for yourself, a family member, or supporting a client as an attorney, you may have questions about psychological evaluations and how they can help. Below you will find answers to the most common questions from individuals and families as well as from attorneys. Each section explains what to expect and how our practice supports you.
For Individuals and Families
Immigration can involve trauma, hardship, or fear of separation. An evaluation documents these experiences in a professional report that immigration officials can understand. This added context often strengthens your case.
→ If you are unsure, schedule a consultation so we can discuss whether an evaluation is right for you.
The process is private, supportive, and structured. It includes a consultation, one or more interviews, optional standardized tests, document review, and a final written report prepared for USCIS or immigration court.
→ Learn more by booking an introductory call.
Many clients feel the same way. Trauma can affect memory and communication. A trained evaluator knows how to guide the conversation gently and respectfully so you can share your story at your own pace.
→ If this is a concern, contact us to learn how we create a safe, supportive process.
For Attorneys
A well-prepared evaluation provides clinical evidence of trauma, hardship, and emotional impact. It adds depth to legal arguments, supports credibility, and helps decision-makers understand the human side of the case.
→ Contact us to discuss how our evaluations can support your client.
Our evaluations are clear, detailed, and grounded in accredited training and years of experience conducting assessments for legal purposes. They include structured interviews, standardized testing, and document review.
→ Request a sample report or schedule a consultation to learn more.
We understand deadlines. Evaluations are scheduled promptly, and reports are delivered in a timely manner while maintaining accuracy and thoroughness.
→ If you are working under a deadline, reach out today so we can accommodate your timeline.