Immigration Evaluations
Attorney-ready evaluations providing clear, trauma-informed psychological documentation relevant to immigration proceedings.
- Serving adults, families, and children throughout Florida.
- Responsive communication.
- Thoughtful collaboration.
- FAST turnaround.
Hardship Waivers
Evaluations documenting emotional, psychological, medical, and functional hardship caused by separation or relocation.
VAWA
Trauma-informed evaluations supporting survivors of emotional, psychological, relational, and physical abuse.
Asylum
Evaluations documenting trauma, fear, persecution, PTSD symptoms, violence, and displacement.
U-Visas
Evaluations supporting survivors of qualifying crimes and trauma-related symptoms.
T-Visas
Evaluations supporting survivors of trafficking, exploitation, coercion, and trauma.
The evaluator attorneys trust when the case matters.
Partner with a credible, professional expert to strengthen your immigration cases.
What I Do
"I provide comprehensive immigration psychological evaluations prepared with clinical depth, professionalism, and compassionate care."
These evaluations serve as critical clinical evidence, helping attorneys build stronger cases and helping clients make their voices heard.
"Behind every immigration case is a human story that deserves to be understood with compassion and care."
Immigration Psychological Documentation
Hardship Waivers
Comprehensive assessments evaluating the severe and unusual psychological impact of family separation.
Asylum
Documenting PTSD, trauma history, and the psychological effects of persecution or violence.
VAWA
Confidential, trauma-informed reports for individuals seeking status under the Violence Against Women Act.
U Visa / T Visa
Clinical documentation of psychological trauma resulting from domestic violence, abuse, or human trafficking.
"Trauma-informed psychological evaluations prepared with both clinical depth and compassion."
Child & Family Evaluations
Immigration cases often affect the entire family unit. I conduct specialized assessments addressing trauma, separation, development, and family impact. These reports provide a complete view of family hardship and vulnerability.
"Comprehensive evaluations grounded in professionalism, psychological insight, and human understanding."
What Sets My Evaluations Apart
Extensive clinical experience
Extensive clinical experience and forensic precision
Trauma-informed interviewing techniques
Trauma-informed interviewing techniques
Objectivity, credibility, and
Objectivity, credibility, and ethical standards
Deep understanding of
Deep understanding of the intersection of mental health and immigration law
Evaluations Prepared to Legal Standards
Clinical social work combined with forensic knowledge ensures every narrative, mental status exam, and standardized assessment stands up to rigorous immigration reviews.
What’s Included in the Report
Clinical interview
Expert clinical component prepared in accordance with forensic mental health standards.
Trauma history
Expert clinical component prepared in accordance with forensic mental health standards.
MSE (Mental Status Examination)
Expert clinical component prepared in accordance with forensic mental health standards.
DSM diagnosis
Expert clinical component prepared in accordance with forensic mental health standards.
Standardized assessments
Expert clinical component prepared in accordance with forensic mental health standards.
Functional impairment
Expert clinical component prepared in accordance with forensic mental health standards.
Narrative report
Expert clinical component prepared in accordance with forensic mental health standards.
Clinical opinion
Expert clinical component prepared in accordance with forensic mental health standards.
Why Attorneys Work With Me
Clear, defensible, and
Clear, defensible, and attorney-ready documentation
Reliable communication and
Reliable communication and collaborative approach
Clinically sound methodology
Clinically sound methodology meeting legal standards
Standard: 2–3 weeks
We coordinate closely with your legal deadlines to deliver comprehensive evaluations on time. Expedited services available for immediate hearings or urgent filing dates.
Who I Work With
Expert forensic coordination and consultation to strengthen immigration filings.
Compassionate, safe, and professional clinical evaluation settings.
Comprehensive, multi-generational assessments assessing developmental and separation impacts.
About the Evaluator
Mayte de la Mata, LCSW is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker providing expert bilingual psychological evaluations.
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
- Bilingual in English and Spanish
- Specialized training in trauma and immigration evaluations