Immigration Psychological Assessments
Private, immigration assessments for immigration and refugee applications.
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What is an Immigration Assessment at McDowall?
An Immigration Psychological Assessment is a formal evaluation completed by a Registered Psychologist to document the emotional, cognitive, and psychological factors relevant to an immigration or legal case.
These assessments are often requested by immigration lawyers or legal representatives to support applications such as:
Asylum or refugee claims
Deportation appeals
Spousal sponsorships
Hardship or humanitarian cases
Trauma, abuse, or persecution-related cases
Why an Immigration Psychological Assessment Can Help You
An immigration psychological assessment helps tell your story through a professional lens, giving decision-makers a deeper understanding of your emotional and psychological experiences. It can help you by:
What's Included in a Immigration Assessment
Our immigration assessments are tailored to individual needs and include:
Clinical
Interview
A detailed conversation about your background, immigration story, and current emotional well-being.
Psychological Testing (If Applicable)
Standardized questionnaires to assess trauma, anxiety, depression, or other relevant symptoms.
Cultural & Contextual Understanding
We consider your cultural background, lived experiences, & how your situation impacts your psychological well-being.
Review and Records
We can collaborate with your immigration lawyer or consultant to ensure the report supports your case effectively.
Comprehensive Report
You’ll receive a professionally written psychological report, aligned with legal and IRCC standards. The report is formatted for submission to lawyers, tribunals, or Immigration Canada.
Understanding the Full Picture of Immigration Assessment
Our Immigration Assessment examines multiple layers of psychological functioning
Understanding Mental Health for Immigration Cases
Our immigration assessments explore how emotional and psychological experiences shape your story. These insights support humanitarian claims, asylum applications, and legal processes with clinical credibility.
Emotional & Psychological Roots
We explore emotional trauma, anxiety, depression, and PTSD symptoms that may emerge after the accident, helping to understand your emotional response and needs for care.
Adjustment and Daily Functioning
We examine how psychological symptoms may be affecting your ability to work, form relationships, or adapt to a new environment. This provides a fuller understanding of your needs and lived experience.
Social & Behavioural Functioning
We evaluate how your ability to function in relationships, work, or community life may have been impacted. This shows how your mental health affects daily living and integration.
What's Included in Your Immigration Assessment
At McDowall, your assessment is customized to your unique concerns and goals.
Clarity & Understanding
Gain a deeper awareness of how your experiences, trauma, or stress have impacted your emotional and mental health.
Validation and
Support
Feel heard and supported as you share your story in a compassionate, therapeutic setting.
Insight and
Direction
Receive guidance and recommendations that help you heal, build resilience, and move forward with confidence.
Why Choose McDowall?
Our goal is not just to assess but to help you understand yourself and take action toward better mental health.
- Clarifies complex or overlapping symptoms to understand what’s really going on
- Uses evidence-based methods and DSM-5 criteria to ensure accurate diagnosis
- Considers the whole person, including emotional, cognitive, behavioural, and life context
- Provides clear, practical recommendations to guide treatment, supports, or accommodations
- Offers careful, ethical diagnosis only when criteria are clearly met
Getting started with Immigration Psychological Assessments
We take comprehensive approach to evaluating your
physical and psychological concerns.
Book Assessment Consultation
Contact us to book an appointment that works for you.
Complete Assessment Intake Process
Complete consent form and intake assessment before your appointment.
Attend Your Assessment Appointment
Attend in-person or virtually to begin your private, assessment session.
What is the cost of immigration assessment?
The cost of an immigration psychological assessment typically starts from $1,800 CAD, depending on the complexity of the case, length of the report, and urgency.
How long does the immigration assessment take?
The evaluation process varies, but most involve a session lasting a few hours. Preparation and report writing mean final results may take several days to a few weeks to complete
What do I need to bring?
You should bring any existing medical, legal, or psychological records related to your condition or case, as they help inform the assessment.
Will the assessment help my case?
Yes — a psychological assessment provides expert documentation of your emotional situation, helping lawyers, tribunals, or immigration authorities understand your circumstances more fully.
Is the assessment confidential?
Yes — the psychologist keeps your information confidential and releases the report only with your consent to the parties you designate.
Do you offer virtual Immigration assessments?
Yes, we offer secure virtual assessments that follow the same professional standards as in-person evaluations and are accepted for legal and immigration purposes.
Virtual Immigration Assessments across Ontario
A Immigration Assessments can be conducted virtually when clinically appropriate.
Contact our office to book an assessment consultation.