VAWA evaluations
for immigration cases in Oregon
Women, men and people with non-binary gender identities who have been abused by a U.S. citizen while in the U.S. may pursue a path to legal permanent residency under the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA).
I am committed to treating your case with the respect and kindness it deserves
My Commitment
- A professional who will take great care in putting you at ease, allowing you to share your history in a non-judgemental environment
- Collaboration with you and your attorney throughout the process. Calls and emails will be returned in a timely fashion
- An expertly written final report with careful attention to grammar and spelling
- Flexible appointments including evening hours and weekends to accommodate your schedule
- A family discount if more than one family member requires an evaluation
- I work with professional interpreters and offer you the option of using a male or female to suit your comfort level
The Process
- Consultation: I will consult with you and your lawyer to understand the case and we will schedule our first session
- Paperwork: Intake documents and consent forms will be signed prior to our first session
- Evaluation: Appointments can be done online or in person. The evaluation is usually done on two different days, but can be done in one longer appointment if needed. Online/virtual appointments take place on a secure, private platform. I will ask for details about your life experiences and current symptoms as well as complete several assessments with you
- Report: I will deliver a final, signed copy of the evaluation to you and your attorney within 2-3 weeks of our last meeting
Important Information
- Fees: Psychological evaluations are $1000. Expedited evaluations are available for an additional $500 and completed within 1 week. Should I need to appear in court as an expert witness, a retainer and court appearance fee of $300/hr applies. I have experience testifying in immigration court
- Psychological evaluations are important to fully understanding the emotional and cognitive factors that go into a person's need for asylum or protection as an immigrant. According to a study by Atkinson et al. (2021), asylum cases that included a comprehensive evaluation had positive outcomes 74% of the time compared to 42% of cases without one https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1752928X21001578?via%3Dihub
Comments from Immigration Attorneys
Thanks so much for your professionalism... it is a pleasure working with you Carrie! - Alicia Beesley, Attorney, Vida Legal Services
Carrie has great attention to detail and provides excellent dialogue with the attorney and client. Her evaluations clearly stand out for their thoroughness. Highly recommend - Geoffrey Doolittle, Attorney, Doolittle Legal
Working with Carrie Zamberlan has been a great experience. Her psychological evaluations are thorough, highly professional, and provide clear, invaluable
insights for complex immigration cases. I highly recommend her services to anyone in need of an expert evaluator - Baolin Chen, Attorney, Chen & Mu
At this time I do not accept insurance.
