Dr. Lizette Ojeda, PhD

Specialized Psychological Immigration Evaluations

• Extreme Hardship Waivers: Comprehensive 15–20 page clinical evaluations documenting extreme hardship experienced by qualifying relatives (Hardship of Separation vs. Hardship of Relocation). Formal clinical assessment of mood, anxiety, trauma, and stressor-related conditions under DSM-5-TR criteria. Evaluation of psychological, medical, financial, and daily functional support on the family national.
• VAWA Self-Petitions: Trauma-informed evaluations documenting physical, mental, and severe emotional abuse. Formal clinical assessment of mood, anxiety, trauma, and stressor-related conditions under DSM-5-TR criteria.
• U-Visa Assessments: Clinical documentation establishing substantial mental or physical abuse. Psychometric assessment of mood, anxiety, trauma, and stressor-related conditions under DSM-5-TR criteria.
• T-Visa Assessments: In-depth diagnostic evaluation of severe human trafficking trauma, post-traumatic stress, and psychological coercion.

The High-Authority Academic & Behavioral Science Advantage

• Tenured Associate Professor: Bringing university-level rigor, diagnostic precision, and evidentiary clarity to every report.
• Over 20 Years Clinical Experience & Scientist-Practitioner Model: Over two decades of clinical expertise integrating standardized psychometrics and peer-reviewed behavioral science.
• DSM-5 Cultural Formulation Interview: Capturing nuanced cultural expressions of distress and acculturative stress to enhance diagnostic validity under intense USCIS scrutiny.
• Court-Ready 15–20 Page Reports: Delivered within 7 calendar days.

Key Benefits for Law Firms & Working Clients

• 100% Virtual Convenience: Fully remote videoconferencing means working clients never miss work, lose wages, or arrange childcare to complete their evaluation.
• Flexible Evening & Weekend Hours: Telehealth appointment availability outside regular business hours accommodates demanding job site schedules.
• Transparent Flat Fee ($1,500): All-inclusive flat fee across all evaluation types with a simple 50/50 payment plan ($750 deposit / $750 at session).
• Direct Client Referral: Attorneys can give Dr. Ojeda's contact information and flyer directly to clients so they can contact us directly.