OUR SERVICES
Expert Immigration Evaluations for Legal Cases
Ana Sierra Counseling / Consejeria, PLLC prepares comprehensive, court-ready immigration evaluations. We provide over 20 years of clinical and forensic experience, multi-state licensure across DC, Virginia, Maryland, Texas, Florida, and New Jersey.
Our services and evaluations are available in English and Spanish, provided directly by our bilingual clinical team. We also serve clients in Arabic, Russian, French, and Ukrainian through professional interpreters, ensuring that language is never a barrier to accessing care.
Our Process – What Attorneys Can Expect
Ana Sierra Counseling / Consejeria, PLLC operates as a professional evaluation partner for immigration law firms. We understand the documentation standards, evidentiary requirements, and timelines that your cases demand.
1. Initial Intake & Appointment Scheduled
Contact us and receive a response within one business day. We review your case details, confirm the scope of the evaluation, and schedule the clinical appointment at a time that works for your client.
2. Evaluation Appointment
Completed
A PhD-level or supervised doctoral clinician conducts a thorough clinical interview and standardized psychological testing where clinically indicated. All evaluations are available in English and Spanish and other languages with interpreters, if needed.
3. Evaluation Sent Within 5 Business Days
Your comprehensive written evaluation report is delivered within 5 business days of the appointment. Every report includes clear diagnostic impressions, clinical findings, and court-ready language that meets immigration evidentiary standards.
4.Consultations with Attorneys
We remain available for consultation with your legal team for up to 6 months after the appointment, including clarification of findings, additional documentation support, and expert testimony if your case requires it.
Evaluations We Provide
For individuals who have suffered substantial physical or mental abuse as victims of qualifying criminal activity and are cooperating with law enforcement. Our evaluations document the psychological impact of victimization and support the U Visa application with a clinically rigorous, clearly written report.
For survivors of severe forms of trafficking seeking immigration relief, our clinicians prepare psychological assessments that document the mental and emotional impact of exploitation. These evaluations are conducted with particular sensitivity to the clinical needs of trafficking survivors while maintaining the forensic standards required for legal proceedings.
For individuals fleeing persecution based on race, religion, nationality, political opinion, or membership in a particular social group, our evaluations document the psychological impact of that persecution and corroborate a credible fear of return. Reports address PTSD, depression, anxiety, and related conditions, supporting claims under INA provisions and the Convention Against Torture.
Act VAWA self-petitions require documentation of psychological harm resulting from battery or extreme cruelty. Our clinicians conduct thorough evaluations capturing the full clinical picture of domestic abuse, including coercive control, isolation, and its cumulative psychological effects, in a format that meets the VAWA legal standard.
Extreme hardship waivers require more than personal statements. Our evaluations provide clinical documentation of the psychological impact on qualifying U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident relatives, addressed in terms courts and USCIS officers apply to the hardship standard.
For minors who have experienced abuse, neglect, or abandonment, our evaluations document the psychological impact of those experiences and the potential harm of repatriation, supporting SIJS petitions and related protection claims.
For clients in removal proceedings, our evaluations establish the psychological impact that removal would have on qualifying U.S. citizen or permanent resident family members, addressing developmental, emotional, and relational consequences in terms that meet the legal standard.
Why Attorneys Choose Us
PhD-Led Practice
Our evaluations are conducted by doctoral-level clinicians trained in forensic psychological assessment and immigration case standards.
Court-Ready Reports in 5 Business Days
Every report is written to meet immigration evidentiary requirements and delivered within 5 business days of the appointment. We also also offer reports within 24 hours with an additional rush fee.
Bilingual Clinical Capacity
We conduct evaluations in English and Spanish at no additional cost. We also serve clients in Arabic, Russian, French, and Ukrainian through professional interpreters, ensuring language is never a barrier to accessing care.
Multi-State Licensure
We are licensed in DC, VA, MD, TX, FL, and NJ to support both state and federal immigration proceedings.
Testimonials
I completed Dr. Ana Sierra's Immigration Evaluation Training earlier this year and I may say she is the expect. Dr. Sierra is well versed in immigration issues and specifically completing evaluations very thoroughly. Dr. Sierra offered examples, PowerPoints and suggestions in connecting with attorneys and other providers. Dr. Sierra is warm and compassionate about her work and providing the best quality for clients. I would highly recommend her for her services if you are coming in as someone needing an evaluation done or if you are needing training to serve this population.
Jennifer Watson
Client Review
I had the pleasure of taking a training on immigration evaluations that exceeded all my expectations. Dr. Ana was kind, patient, and incredibly thorough. She provided all the tools, guidance, and resources needed to start conducting evaluations right away. I left feeling prepared, confident, and far less nervous about stepping into this work. She also supported me with referrals and continues to send cases in my licensed states. Highly recommend!
Erica Clarko
Client Review
Attorney Referrals
Referring a Client for an Evaluation?
Ana Sierra Counseling / Consejeria, PLLC works directly with immigration law firms as a professional evaluation partner. If you are an attorney looking to refer a client or establish an ongoing referral relationship with our firm, please contact us by phone or email and a member of our team will respond within one business day.
When reaching out, it is helpful to include:
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Case type (asylum, VAWA, U Visa, hardship, etc.)
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Client's primary language
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Jurisdiction and anticipated timeline
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Any relevant case notes or documentation (can be submitted by secure email upon connection
We understand that immigration cases operate under tight deadlines. We prioritize clear communication and timely turnaround for all attorney referrals.