USCIS Hardship Support Exam
What is this exam and who needs it?
This medical exam is for individuals applying for a United States visa or green card, for United States citizenship, or for certain immigration benefits. USCIS or your immigration lawyer may request that you obtain a hardship letter for many different reasons such as:
- filing of either Form I-601 or Form I-601A.
- to expedite your case.
- for special exceptions.
This evaluation documents how your medical or psychological conditions may contribute to hardship to you or to qualifying United States relatives. It strengthens your case to integrate medical and psychiatric evidence into your hardship presentation.
Cost
$500
What’s included?
- In-depth medical history review: current and past conditions, medications, treatments.
- Psychiatric evaluation as needed: for example, mood, anxiety, trauma, functional impairment.
- Clinical interview assessing emotional, psychological, and physical impacts.
- Discussion of findings in relation to hardship arguments.
- You receive a written report suitable for submission to USCIS and legal counsel.
Who conducts the exam?
Licensed clinicians experienced in immigration evaluations will conduct this exam in a compassionate, objective, and legally mindful framework.
How long does the exam take?
About 45 minutes.
How soon do I receive my lab results and completed form?
About 1 week.
How do I set up an exam?
These exams are by appointment only. See Appointments or call us at 415-409-3456.