The quality of a psychosocial evaluation is directly tied to how well the clinician is prepared before the first session. Here is exactly what helps. I receive referrals every week from immigration attorneys who are thorough, diligent, and deeply committed to their clients. And I also receive referrals that arrive with almost nothing attached. A name. A case type. Sometimes a deadline. I understand why. Attorneys are managing multiple cases, multiple deadlines, and clients wh

Immigration attorneys frequently ask for a psychological evaluation when what they actually need is a psychosocial evaluation. These are not the same document and the difference matters. Legally, clinically, and for your client.