Eight forensic immigration psychological evaluation services delivered by Dr. Julia Mantonya, PsyD (PSY28494) — California-licensed clinical psychologist with nine-plus years of forensic assessment experience. Statewide California via secure HIPAA-compliant telehealth. Flat-fee pricing $1,500 to $2,500. 5-7 day turnaround. Spanish interpretation included at no extra cost. Ver en español →
We offer eight forensic psychological evaluation services for California immigration cases: asylum / withholding / CAT ($2,000), VAWA self-petition ($2,000), U-visa crime victim ($1,800), T-visa trafficking ($2,000), extreme hardship waiver (I-601 / I-601A) ($2,500), cancellation of removal (EOIR-42B) ($2,500), N-648 disability waiver ($1,500), and immigration competency evaluation ($1,500). Standard turnaround is 5-7 business days; priority rush (3 days, +50%) and emergency rush (24 hours, +100%) are available. See full pricing details or contact us to schedule.
INA 208 / 241(b)(3) / Form I-589
Forensic psychological evaluation documenting persecution-related trauma for asylum applications, withholding of removal claims, and Convention Against Torture protection. Standardized testing battery: PCL-5, PHQ-9, GAD-7, BDI-II, TSI-2. The clinical opinion addresses well-founded fear of persecution and consistency with the persecution narrative.
Asylum evaluation detailsINA 204(a)(1) / Form I-360
Forensic evaluation documenting battery or extreme cruelty for VAWA self-petitions by abused spouses, children, and parents of U.S. citizens or LPRs. Confidentiality is absolute under 8 U.S.C. § 1367 — the abuser is never contacted. Despite the name, VAWA protects all genders.
VAWA evaluation detailsINA 101(a)(15)(U) / Form I-918
Forensic evaluation documenting substantial physical or mental abuse for U-visa petitions. Maps clinical findings to the five-factor substantial-abuse test at 8 CFR 214.14(b)(1): nature of injury, severity of conduct, severity of harm, duration, and any permanent or serious harm.
U-visa evaluation details22 U.S.C. § 7102 / Form I-914
Forensic evaluation for survivors of severe forms of human trafficking. The DES-II is added to the standard battery to document dissociative pathology common in trafficking survivors. Documents psychological coercion — the central element distinguishing trafficking from other crimes.
T-visa evaluation detailsForm I-601 / I-601A / Cervantes-Gonzalez factors
Dual-scenario forensic evaluation documenting extreme hardship to a qualifying U.S. citizen or LPR spouse or parent (children do not qualify). Both separation AND relocation scenarios analyzed under all five Cervantes-Gonzalez factors. The 20-30 page report addresses Patel v. Garland's no-judicial-review reality.
Hardship waiver evaluation detailsINA 240A(b) / Form EOIR-42B
Forensic evaluation documenting exceptional and extremely unusual hardship for non-LPR cancellation of removal — also called "10-year cancellation," "42B cancellation," or "non-LPR cancellation." Addresses the Matter of J-J-G- (BIA 2020) clinical-documentation requirement.
Cancellation of removal evaluation detailsINA 312(b) / 8 CFR 312.2(b)(2) / Form N-648
Medical certification for the disability exception to N-400 naturalization English and civics requirements. ONLY medical doctors (M.D.), doctors of osteopathy (D.O.), or licensed clinical psychologists (PsyD or PhD) may sign. Includes the MoCA cognitive screen and a focused mental status exam.
N-648 evaluation detailsMatter of M-A-M-, 25 I&N Dec. 474 (BIA 2011)
Forensic competency evaluation for respondents in California immigration proceedings with possible mental impairment that affects their ability to participate. Maps clinical findings to the four Matter of M-A-M- factors and includes Franco-Gonzalez class-membership analysis where applicable.
Competency evaluation detailsDr. Mantonya holds a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (PsyD) and is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist with the California Board of Psychology (PSY28494). For two of these eight services — N-648 disability waivers and competency evaluations — only a doctoral-level provider can perform the work under the governing regulations and case law. For the other six, a doctoral-level evaluator brings the diagnostic depth and forensic-assessment training that immigration courts and USCIS officers expect. Read about Dr. Mantonya's credentials and methodology →
Free 15-minute intake call to confirm fit, walk through scope, and lock the flat fee before any clinical work begins. Response within 1-2 business days. Spanish available.
Disclaimer: This page describes available services. The information here does not constitute legal or clinical advice and does not establish a clinician-patient relationship. A clinician-patient relationship forms only after a signed engagement agreement and completed intake.