Fully bilingual in English & Spanish
No interpreter, no lost nuance, and no translation barrier between you and your evaluator
Why This Matters
2.2M
undocumented immigrants in California — the most of any U.S. state
#1
California ranks first nationally in immigration cases filed annually
72%
of VAWA self-petitioners report language as a primary barrier to accessing services
58%
of domestic violence victims in California are immigrants or foreign-born
Supporting California Immigrant Families With Care & Understanding
California is home to one of the largest immigrant communities in the world — and some of the most complex immigration cases in the country.
Whether you’re in Los Angeles, San Diego, Fresno, or the Central Valley, you deserve access to a bilingual evaluator who brings both clinical authority and genuine compassion to your case.
My name is Jeanette Gonzalez-Ballesteros, LPC-S. I’m a bilingual Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor serving clients across California via telehealth.
I specialize in psychological evaluations for U Visa, VAWA, and hardship waiver cases — and I conduct every session in English or Spanish, without an interpreter, so your story comes through exactly as you lived it.
WHO I AM
Culturally Informed Care Backed by Clinical Experience
I grew up in South Texas, close to the border — and I’ve spent my career working with immigrant communities who are often underserved, overlooked, and overwhelmed by a system that doesn’t speak their language.
That background shapes everything I bring to your evaluation.
California’s immigration landscape is vast. The stakes are high. And the people navigating it deserve a clinician who does more than complete paperwork — they deserve someone who truly understands what is at risk for their family and documents it with the depth, clarity, and authority that can influence the outcome of a case.
Immigration Evaluations Built Around Your Story
From survivors of trafficking and domestic violence seeking VAWA protection, to families facing the devastating possibility of separation through a hardship waiver — every case I take on receives the same level of care, clinical rigor, and cultural sensitivity.
Your case is not a number. It’s a life. And I treat it that way.
U Visa Evaluation
U Visa Psychological Evaluation
California’s U Visa applicants face some of the longest wait times in the country. A thorough clinical evaluation documenting your trauma, PTSD, and emotional harm is essential to strengthening your petition — and moving your case forward with authority.
From $850 / evaluation
VAWA Evaluation
VAWA Psychological Evaluation
Survivors deserve a safe space to tell their truth — and a clinician trained to translate that truth into the clinical language USCIS requires. My VAWA evaluations are trauma-informed, deeply compassionate, and built to meet the evidentiary standard of your petition.
From $850 / evaluation
Hardship Waiver · Exención por Dificultad
Hardship Waiver Evaluation
California families face unique hardship considerations — from economic impact in high cost-of-living areas to health access and educational disruption for U.S. citizen children. My I-601/I-601A evaluations document these factors with the clinical depth USCIS adjudicators need to understand your family’s full story.
From $900 / evaluation
WHAT WE OFFER
Immigration Evaluation Services in Texas
Every evaluation is conducted with clinical rigor and profound human compassion. We understand that behind every case is a family, a dream, and a future worth fighting
U Visa Evaluation
U Visa Psychological Evaluation
If you have been a victim of qualifying criminal activity and suffered mental or physical abuse, a U Visa allows you to remain in the U.S. and cooperate with law enforcement. Our evaluation thoroughly documents the psychological trauma you’ve experienced — including PTSD, anxiety, depression, and trauma responses — in a format that meets USCIS clinical standards.
From $850 / evaluation
VAWA Evaluation
VAWA Psychological Evaluation
The Violence Against Women Act protects survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and abuse — regardless of gender. You deserve safety and legal protection. Our trauma-informed evaluations create space for your truth and document the clinical impact of abuse with sensitivity, care, and the precision required by immigration courts.
From $850 / evaluation
Hardship Waiver · Exención por Dificultad
Hardship Waiver Evaluation
An I-601 or I-601A hardship waiver requires demonstrating that your qualifying U.S. citizen or permanent resident relative would suffer extreme hardship if you were deported. Our evaluation documents the psychological, emotional, financial, and medical hardship your family would face — giving USCIS a complete, compelling picture of what separation truly means.
From $900 / evaluation
WHY CHOOSE US
Why Clients Across California Trust Me
HOW IT WORKS
Simple Steps to Your Evaluation
We’ve made this process as straightforward and stress-free as possible. You focus on your story — we handle everything else.
Free Consultation
Free call to confirm an evaluation fits your case. No charge, no obligation.
Clinical Interview
2–3 hour HIPAA-compliant video session in English or Spanish. From anywhere in California.
Report Drafting
A comprehensive 10–25 page psychosocial evaluation reviewed for clinical accuracy.
Attorney Review
Confidentially delivered to your attorney. I collaborate to align with your legal strategy.
Final Signed Report
Signed PDF within 14 days. Rush options available. Ready for USCIS or court.
TRANSPARENT PRICING
What to Expect Financially
We believe in transparency. No hidden fees. No surprises. And if cost is a barrier — let’s talk. Payment plans are available for every case.
U Visa & VAWA
Trauma-related immigration evaluations
$850
Starting price · Precio inicial
- 2–3 hour clinical interview
- 10–25 page comprehensive report
- Psychosocial assessment & diagnosis
- Attorney-ready signed report
- English or Spanish — your choice
- Telehealth anywhere in California
- 14-day delivery
Hardship Waiver
I-601 / I-601A · Cancellation of Removal
$900
Starting price · Precio inicial
- 2–3 hour clinical interview
- 10–25 page comprehensive report
- Extreme hardship documentation
- CA cost-of-living context included
- English or Spanish — your choice
- Telehealth anywhere in California
- 14-day delivery
Rush & Add-Ons
For urgent deadlines and additional services
+$200
Rush fee starting at · Tarifa urgente desde
- 7-day rush: +$200
- 5-day rush: +$350
- Addendum/update: $100/hour
- Court testimony: $250/hr + $1,000 retainer
- No-show fee: $100
- Subject to availability
💳 Payment Plans Available
A minimum deposit is required after your first interview. We work with you — never against you — to make your evaluation accessible.
🏥 Insurance Not Accepted
Immigration psychological evaluations are not covered by insurance. All fees are paid directly. We provide receipts for all payments.
📞 Free Consultation First
Before any fees are charged, we speak with you to confirm the evaluation is appropriate for your case. No obligation. No pressure.
COMMON QUESTIONS
You Have Questions. We Have Answers.
Do you serve all of California or just Southern California?
All of California — Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco, Fresno, Sacramento, Inland Empire, Orange County, San Jose, and everywhere in between — via HIPAA-compliant telehealth.
How does telehealth work from home?
All you need is a smartphone, tablet, or computer with internet. I use a HIPAA-compliant video platform that’s easy to use — I’ll walk you through it before your session.
How long until I receive my report?
Standard delivery is within 14 days of your interview. Rush options: 7 business days (+$200) or 5 business days (+$350). I communicate proactively about your timeline.
Will my evaluation hold up in California immigration court?
Yes. My evaluations are written to meet the evidentiary standards of USCIS and California immigration courts. I am fully licensed in California and every report is clinical-quality and court-ready.
My California attorney referred me. What’s next?
Fill out the contact form below or call me directly. Mention your attorney’s name so I can coordinate communication and schedule your evaluation promptly.
Is my information safe and private?
Absolutely. All sessions use HIPAA-compliant platforms. Your information is protected under federal privacy law and California’s CMIA privacy regulations.
TAKE THE FIRST STEP
California Is a Big State. We Make It Feel Small.
Wherever you are in California, a confidential conversation is just one click away.
Your free consultation is the first step — with no obligation and no pressure.
Reach out in English or Spanish, and let’s talk about your case.
Request Your Free Consultation
California Immigration Evaluation
Licensed Professional Counselor
Serving all of Texas via HIPAA-Compliant Telehealth · U Visa · VAWA · Hardship Waivers