Reach out
What happens
Send a brief inquiry and name the evaluation you are considering. Do not include detailed health or legal information in the form.
How to prepare
Write down the main question you want to ask.
For attorneys and advocates
Immigration Evaluation Desk for Attorneys and Advocates
Information for attorneys and advocates asking about an objective psychological evaluation for a U visa, extreme hardship, or asylum matter.
This general information is not legal advice.
I can provide any type of evaluation in Spanish.
Se habla españolThe evaluation pathStep 01 · Immigration evaluation
What my evaluation process looks like.
Immigration evaluation
- Reach out. Send a brief inquiry and name the evaluation you are considering. Do not include detailed health or legal information in the form. How to prepare: Write down the main question you want to ask.
- Consultation call. Discuss the evaluation question and whether to continue with intake and history. You can ask practical questions before deciding about next steps. How to prepare: Write down practical questions to ask me.
- Intake and history. Discuss relevant background and the information that may help shape the evaluation plan. How to prepare: Ask which records may be relevant and how to share them.
- Testing sessions. Any testing sessions follow the plan discussed with me. How to prepare: Ask what to expect before a scheduled session.
- Scoring and writing. I review the information gathered for the evaluation and write the report. How to prepare: Ask about the report recipient and next steps.
- Feedback and report. I discuss the report, feedback, and any next steps with you. How to prepare: Write down questions you would like to discuss.
Immigration evaluation path, 6 steps. Current step: Reach out.
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Evaluation options
The practice offers psychological evaluations related to U visa, extreme hardship, and asylum matters. Each evaluation is planned around the question and information available; it does not provide legal advice or predict a case decision.
U visa evaluation
Review the evaluation information and preparation checklist.
U visa evaluation detailsExtreme hardship evaluation
Review the evaluation information and preparation checklist.
Extreme hardship evaluation detailsAsylum evaluation
Review the evaluation information and preparation checklist.
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Languages
Dr. Flores can provide any type of evaluation in Spanish. Contact the office to discuss the language preference and the format available for a specific evaluation.
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How to refer
The form below opens with immigration evaluation and attorney/advocate referral selected. Share only enough information for the office to contact you; do not include a client's detailed health or legal history in the website form.
Before sharing case records, contact the office to ask how to transmit them appropriately.
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Scheduling and report timing
Availability and scheduling are discussed with the office for each inquiry. Evaluation and report timing depends on the referral and the information available; ask the office about expected timing before deciding whether to proceed. No turnaround period is promised on this page.
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Records to discuss
Potentially useful materials depend on the evaluation question. You may ask whether relevant case documents or prior records would be useful. The office can explain an appropriate way to share them; do not attach sensitive records to the website form or send them by ordinary email.
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Bilingual referral sheet
Download a one-page summary for your office. It includes the referral steps, contact details, and a reminder to ask before sending sensitive records.
English referral sheet
One-page PDF for attorneys and advocates.
Download the English referral sheetHoja de referencia en español
Resumen de una página en español.
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Refer a client
Start with a brief inquiry. The form will be set to an immigration evaluation and identify the referral as coming from an attorney or advocate. You can select a subtype if it is known.
The evaluation is objective psychological work. Legal strategy and case questions remain with the client's attorney.
U visa referral
Open the form with U visa and attorney/advocate referral selected.
Refer a client for a U visa evaluationExtreme hardship referral
Open the form with extreme hardship and attorney/advocate referral selected.
Refer a client for an extreme hardship evaluationAsylum referral
Open the form with asylum and attorney/advocate referral selected.
Refer a client for an asylum evaluation
Your psychologist
Dr. Michelle P. Flores, PhD
Licensed Psychologist in Nevada
I offer psychological evaluations and individual therapy. My therapy work with adults addresses concerns related to trauma, anxiety, and depression.
More about Dr. FloresQuestions
Questions people often ask
Contact the office if you would like more information.
Which evaluation types can attorneys ask about?
The practice offers evaluations related to U visa, extreme hardship, and asylum matters. The office can discuss whether a referral question fits before anyone decides to proceed.
Can the evaluation be provided in Spanish?
Dr. Flores can provide any type of evaluation in Spanish. Contact the office to discuss the preferred language and format for a specific evaluation.
How soon can an evaluation be scheduled and a report completed?
Contact the office to ask about expected timing before deciding whether to proceed.
What records should be sent?
Ask whether relevant case documents or prior records may help, then contact the office for an appropriate way to share sensitive records. Do not attach them to the website form or send them by ordinary email.
A next step
Share what you need.
Send a brief inquiry or call the office during office hours. Response times may vary.