Within Immigration law, there are different waivers and types of relief in which a “hardship” showing is required. For Waivers of Inadmissibility or Hardship Waivers, there is a required showing of “extreme hardship.”  These waivers generally focus on hardship that certain qualifying family members would suffer if the applicant/immigrant were denied a waiver. The applicant must prove that the qualifying relative would experience hardship. The USCIS makes extreme hardship determinations based on the factors, arguments, and evidence submitted. A finding of “extreme hardship” may be supported by psychological impact, psychological trauma, psychological stress, and psychological harm. A Forensic Psychologist can conduct an evaluation of an immigrant or qualifying relative and offer his opinions on these matters in the form of a report to be submitted as supporting evidence.

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