Southern California Immigration Evaluations
Specializing in psychological evaluations for immigration cases across San Gabriel Valley, Los Angeles, and Orange County.
USCIS Compliant Psychological Evaluations
We provide professional, timely (5-7 day turnaround), and confidential reports, specializing in Extreme Hardship (I-601/I-601A), VAWA, U-Visa, and Asylum claims, to strengthen your clients’ cases.
- * All meetings are conducted through secure compliant video.
Extreme Hardship Waiver Evaluations (I-601 / I-601A)
VAWA Evaluations (I-360)
Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) Evaluations (I-360)
U-Visa Evaluations (Victims of Crime)
T-Visa Evaluations (Victims of Human Trafficking)
For Attorneys:
Objective, court-ready psychological evaluations aligned with USCIS standards.
Clear documentation and professional collaboration throughout the process.
For Clients:
Respectful, trauma-informed evaluations with a clear explanation of each step.
Confidential, ethical, and culturally responsive care.
Evaluation & Report Details
- 2–3 meetings (approximately 3 hours)
- 10–12 page written psychological evaluation report
- Attorney consultation and revisions
- 5–7 business day turnaround (rush available)
- Translation available
Our Simple 4-Step Evaluation Process
1. Submit Request for Evaluation
Complete our intake form with your case details.
2. Phone Consultation
We’ll call you to discuss your needs and pricing.
3. Schedule Sessions
Convenient telehealth appointments that fit your schedule.
4. Receive Report
Comprehensive evaluation delivered to you and your attorney in 5-7 business days.
Edwin Yau
Edwin Yau, LCSW, EdD, is a licensed clinical social worker (California #93635) who conducts psychological evaluations in immigration matters, including asylum, VAWA, U-Visa, and extreme hardship cases. He has over ten years of clinical experience working with trauma-exposed individuals and provides objective, trauma-informed assessments grounded in established clinical standards.
Dr. Yau completed his undergraduate and graduate degrees at UCLA and holds a Doctorate in Educational Psychology from USC. He is a certified EMDR trained clinician, a national trainer in mental health and trauma topics, and serves as teaching faculty at USC School of Social Work.
Credentials:
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) – California #93635
- Trauma Specialist – EMDR Trained Psychotherapist
- Teaching Faculty – USC School of Social Work
- National Trainer – Mental Health and Trauma Topics