Fulgencia Vega-Goins, Lmhc

At Fulgencia Vega-Goins, LMHC, we are committed to providing high-quality psychological services to our clients. Our team is led by Fulgencia Vega-Goins, a licensed psychotherapist with over 33 years of experience in the mental health field. We are proud to offer our services in both English and Spanish, making us a welcoming and inclusive space for all individuals.

One of our specialties is providing comprehensive immigration mental health evaluations. We understand that navigating the immigration process can be challenging and emotional, and we are here to support you every step of the way. Our evaluations are designed to help immigration courts determine whether an individual will be able to remain lawfully in the United States. We have extensive experience in conducting assessments for various types of immigration cases, including Extreme Hardship Waiver (601 & 601-A), VAWA, U Visa, T Visa, Cancellation of Removal, and Political Asylum Cases.

Immigration Mental Health Evaluations

An Immigration Evaluation is an assessment that is used to help immigration courts determine whether an individual will be able to remain lawfully in the United States. The evaluation itself involves a meeting with the client, after which the clinician prepares a comprehensive report to be provided to the client's attorney and eventually viewed by immigration officials.

Our evaluations are conducted by licensed psychotherapists who are knowledgeable about the factors involved in extreme immigration hardships and the relevant mental health issues. We take great care in providing a thorough and detailed assessment, taking into account all relevant factors that may impact an individual's ability to remain in the United States.

Benefits of a Mental Health Evaluation for Immigration Status

A clinical mental health evaluation can add significant value to an immigration case. A comprehensive, expert evaluation conducted by a licensed psychotherapist can be effectively used by an attorney to support an individual's case and move forward with immigration proceedings.

In particular, an immigration mental health evaluation can be beneficial in cases involving Extreme Hardship Waivers. These waivers focus on the extreme hardships that a US citizen or resident may suffer if their loved one is deported or if the US citizen or resident is relocated abroad. The information obtained in an immigration mental health evaluation can be used to assess any and all hardships that any and all relevant family members would face if the waiver were not granted.

Types of Immigration Cases Benefiting from an Immigration Mental Health Evaluation

Immigration Mental Health Evaluations are used in six major areas of immigration proceedings:

• Extreme Hardship Waiver
• Domestic Abuse (VAWA)
• U Visa
• T Visa
• Cancellation of Removal
• Political Asylum

In each of these cases, an immigration mental health evaluation can help to assess and document the psychological impact of the individual's situation. This information can be invaluable in building a strong case for immigration officials to consider.

Why Choose Us

At Fulgencia Vega-Goins, LMHC, we are dedicated to providing compassionate and professional psychological services. We understand that navigating the immigration process can be difficult and emotional, and we are here to support you every step of the way. Our team of licensed psychotherapists has extensive experience in conducting immigration mental health evaluations, and we are committed to providing thorough and detailed assessments that can be used to support your case.

We pride ourselves on being a welcoming and inclusive space for all individuals, and we are proud to offer our services in both English and Spanish. Our office is open every day, including weekends, and we also offer online evaluations for added convenience.

If you are in need of an immigration mental health evaluation, we encourage you to contact us today. We would be honored to be a part of your journey towards a better future.