Last Updated on February 21, 2025

🏛 Immigration Evaluation – Cancellation of Removal

This article provides a detailed overview of the scope, evaluation process, and significance of immigration evaluations in Cancellation of Removal applications.

⚖️ What Is Cancellation of Removal?

Cancellation of Removal is a legal relief under U.S. immigration law that allows certain non-citizens to avoid deportation.

✅ Successfully obtaining Cancellation of Removal enables the applicant to:

• Legally remain in the United States

• Avoid deportation

• Have the opportunity to apply for permanent residency (Green Card)

🎯 Eligibility Requirements

📌 The eligibility criteria vary depending on the applicant’s immigration status:

Lawful Permanent Residents (LPR, Green Card Holders)

✅ Have continuously resided in the U.S. for at least 7 years
✅ Have held lawful permanent resident status for at least 5 years
✅ Have no serious criminal convictions

Non-Permanent Residents (Non-LPR)

✅ Have continuously resided in the U.S. for at least 10 years
✅ Have demonstrated good moral character without major legal violations
✅ Can prove that deportation would cause exceptional and extremely unusual hardship to a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident family member

🧠 Importance of Immigration Evaluations

📌 An immigration evaluation is a crucial component of a Cancellation of Removal case, typically conducted by licensed mental health professionals.

✅ The primary purposes of an immigration evaluation include:

• Assessing the psychological and emotional impact of deportation on family members

• Evaluating the specific hardship that dependent family members, particularly children, may experience

📑 Key Components of a Psychological Evaluation Report:

• Family Background – Detailed information on the applicant and their family members

• Mental Health Assessment – Psychological evaluation of the applicant and their family’s emotional well-being

• Emotional and Psychological Impact – How deportation could negatively affect mental health, especially for children’s development and education

• Social and Economic Consequences – The financial struggles and challenges in social integration that the family may face if the applicant is deported

📂 Required Documentation for Application

📌 To successfully complete the immigration evaluation and submit a Cancellation of Removal application, the applicant must provide the following:

• Identification documents for themselves and their family members (passport, birth certificate, etc.)

• Proof of continuous residence in the U.S. (rental agreements, utility bills, school records, etc.)

• Psychological evaluation report from a licensed mental health professional

• Supporting documentation demonstrating extreme hardship, such as medical records, school reports, and psychological assessments

🔚 Conclusion

✅ The Cancellation of Removal process offers hope and an opportunity for non-citizens facing deportation.
✅ A detailed and well-documented immigration evaluation report is a critical factor in strengthening an applicant’s case before an immigration judge.
✅ If you are seeking Cancellation of Removal, it is highly recommended to consult with an experienced immigration attorney and obtain a comprehensive psychological evaluation to ensure a strong and credible application.

📅 For professional psychological evaluation support, schedule a consultation today!