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Why Attorneys Choose Dr. Santos
Dr. Juan Santos is a licensed professional counselor and the owner of Santos Counseling PLLC. A native of the Dominican Republic, he underwent relocation during his adolescent years. Dr. Santos is bilingual, demonstrating fluency in both English and Spanish. With over a decade of experience, he has conducted a multitude of immigration evaluations in North Carolina. His expertise in immigration mental health assessments spans various cases, ranging from extreme hardship waivers and Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) cases to U-Visas, T-Visas, Asylum Petitions, and cancellation of removal petitions.
Qualifications
- Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor.
- Dr. Santos provides training to clinicians and psychologists across the U.S. focused on conducting immigration evaluations.
- He completed his Ph.D. with a dissertation focused on immigration evaluations.
- He has presented on the topic of immigration evaluations at webinars, universities, and national conferences.
- Dr. Santos has been featured on a podcast with a focus on conducting immigration evaluations.
- He holds a Certification as a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor.
- Dr. Santos is a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional.
Fees & Turnaround
Immigration evaluations are a private-pay service and are not billed to insurance. Contact our office to learn about our fees and process for a complete evaluation, which includes the clinical interview sessions, standardized assessments, collaboration with your attorney, and a comprehensive written report (typically 10–30 pages).
Standard turnaround: the completed report is delivered within weeks, and we do our best to work closely with your attorney in order to ensure that your evaluation is submitted on time.
Expedited service: rush timelines for court deadlines are available. We ask that you tell us your deadline for the immigration evaluation, and we will confirm feasibility the same day.
For Immigration Attorneys
Santos Counseling PLLC has been conducting immigration evaluations since 2014 for immigration attorneys in North Carolina and throughout the United States. We aim to work as an extension of your legal team. When you refer a client for an immigration evaluation, your firm receives:
- A comprehensive, court-ready mental health evaluation (10–30 pages) tailored to the legal standard of the case. We have years of experience conducting immigration evaluations for hardship, VAWA, U-Visa, T-Visa, asylum, or cancellation of removal
- Standardized, evidence-based assessment instruments appropriate to the case type
- Direct collaboration with your immigration attorney’s office before and during the evaluation to ensure the report addresses the elements your petition requires
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) evaluation capacity. No Interpreter required for Spanish-speaking clients
- Clear timelines, with expedited options for filing deadlines
- Expert testimony available when a case requires it (separate fee)
Dr. Santos completed his Ph.D. with a dissertation focused on immigration evaluations and trains clinicians nationally on conducting them. He continues to actively work in the field and engage in academic-related presentations with national organizations such as the National Board of Certified Counselors. Your client’s evaluation is handled by a specialist, not a generalist.
Attorney fast-track: email admin@santoscounseling.com or call 336-663-6570 with the case type and deadline. Attorney referrals receive a response within one business day.
How the Immigration Evaluation Process Works
1. Inquiry & scheduling. Complete the form below or call us. We confirm case type, language preference, and any deadline for your immigration evaluation, and reserve your session dates.
2. Evaluation sessions. One-on-one clinical interviews with standardized assessments, conducted in English or Spanish, either in person at our Greensboro office or via secure video across North Carolina.
3. Report writing. We prepare a comprehensive immigration evaluation and coordinate with your attorney so the report speaks to the legal elements of your case.
4. Delivery. Your attorney receives the finalized immigration report within the agreed timeline. Testimony is available if your case requires it.
Evaluaciones para Casos de Inmigración
Si usted o un familiar está pasando por un proceso de inmigración. Un perdón por dificultad extrema (I-601/I-601A), VAWA, Visa U, Visa T, asilo, o cancelación de deportación. Una evaluación profesional puede ser una parte importante de su caso.
El Dr. Juan Santos es consejero clínico licenciado, originario de la República Dominicana, y completamente bilingüe. Ha realizado cientos de evaluaciones de inmigración en Carolina del Norte y entrena a otros profesionales de salud mental en todo el país sobre cómo realizarlas. Su evaluación se realiza completamente en español, sin intérpretes, en persona en nuestra oficina de Greensboro o por video seguro.
Cómo funciona el proceso
1. Contacto. Complete el formulario o llámenos al 336-663-6570. Confirmamos el tipo de caso y cualquier fecha límite.
2. Sesiones de evaluación. Entrevistas individuales con evaluaciones estandarizadas, a su propio ritmo, enfocadas en su historia personal.
3. Informe. Preparamos un informe completo (normalmente de 10 a 30 páginas) en coordinación con su abogado de inmigración.
4. Entrega. Su abogado recibe el informe finalizado dentro del plazo acordado.
Costo y tiempo de entrega
La evaluación de inmigración es un servicio de pago privado (no se factura al seguro médico). Por favor, comuníquese con nuestra oficina de consejería para informarse sobre la tarifa del servicio de evaluación de inmigración. El servicio incluye las sesiones, las evaluaciones estandarizadas, la coordinación con su abogado, y el informe escrito.
Preguntas frecuentes
- ¿La evaluación es lo mismo que terapia? No. La evaluación es un servicio profesional neutral enfocado en preparar un informe para su caso legal. Si necesita apoyo emocional continuo, con gusto le proporcionamos referencias.
- ¿Necesito tener abogado? Trabajamos mejor en coordinación con su abogado de inmigración, pero puede contactarnos primero. Podemos recomendarle abogados de confianza con quienes trabajamos regularmente.
- ¿Dónde se realizan las evaluaciones? En persona en Greensboro (411 Dolley Madison Road) o por video seguro en toda Carolina del Norte.
Para comenzar, llame o envíe un mensaje de texto al 336-663-6570, o complete el formulario en esta página indicando “Español” como su idioma preferido.
Common Questions About Immigration Evaluations
What Takes Place in The Immigration Evaluation Session
Counselors at Santos Counseling PLLC specialize in helping individuals and families with waivers. The waiver evaluation focuses on identifying how the process is and may impact the client navigating the legal case. The counselor works closely with the attorney in order to identify any details that can be supportive to the evaluation process. Depending on what is taking place, the client can expect to mental health assessments. The assessment work to provide additional information that can be utilized in the immigration evaluation.
On average the evaluations can range between 10 to 30 pages. The length of the evaluation is connected to the information in the sessions and work that takes place with the attorney. Counselors at Santos Counseling PLLC hold years of experience understanding key aspects of immigration cases.
Each case and individual is handled uniquely with the goal of providing the most effective and clinically sound service.
What are Dr. Santos’ evaluations like?
- Dr. Santos’ immigration evaluations consist of one-on-one interviews that include questions and assessments. The evaluations can take place virtually using secure and private online software or face-to-face at the Greensboro location.411 Dolley Madison Road, Greensboro NC 27410Dr. Santos holds extensive experience in conducting immigration evaluations. He completed his Ph.D. with a qualitative dissertation focused on the area of immigration evaluations. Dr. Santos uses evidence-based practices to provide his clients with an effective and high-quality level of care.The immigration evaluation is conducted at your own pace, focused on your personal story and life experience, and specific to the case that you are pursuing with your immigration attorney.
Is the evaluation the same as counseling?
Counseling and Psychotherapy are not the same service as an evaluation. The service of writing an evaluation is focused on the clinician providing a neutral unbiased professional service aimed at identifying a professional opinion based on the information found. Evaluations do not focus on treatment as would the service of counseling. Counselors at Santos Counseling PLLC will take time to identify and share recommendations found in order provide supportive referrals post the evaluation service.
Is the immigration evaluation covered by insurance?
Counselors at Santos Counseling PLLC do not take insurance due to the nature of the service. Extensive hours take place in the service of writing the immigration evaluation, time is spent working the attorney, and time is spent researching and identifying appropriate assessments. Counselors at Santos Counseling PLLC will take time to provide education on fees and support as much as possible.
Is the immigration evaluation the same as a testimony?
The immigration evaluation is focused on a physical report which differs from a verbal testimony that may be requested. Not all cases require the counselor to attend court and provide testimony. Typically, the immigration attorney handling the case is able to provide further detail on the need for testimony in court. Counselors at Santos Counseling PLLC can provide support with both of the services. It is important to know that fees differ for each. Please speak to your counselor if you should need support with a testimony.
Immigration attorneys we recommend
Our counseling office has working relationships with immigration attorneys in North Carolina and across the U.S.
- AG Linett & Associate, PA
- Atkins Law Firm
- Jessica Yanez Law Firm
- Goulder Immigration Law Firm
- Latorre Law Firm
- Diener Law Firm
- Konare Law
- Matemula Law
- Nestor Legal
- Vasquez Garcia Law
- Burgos Chala Law Firm
- Catholic Charities. Martin Matta
- Castillo Immigration Law Firm
- Lisinski Law
- Matyushevsky Law Group LLC
How Santos Counseling Can Help You With Your Immigration Evaluation?
Welcome to Santos Counseling PLLC, we love that you are here and interested in receiving support with your immigration case.
Our office has worked with immigration attorneys in North Carolina as well as across the U.S in supporting varying immigration cases that include but not limited to Extreme Hardship, VAWA, U Visa, and Cancellation of Removal.
The process to get started is simple. Below are counselors in the practice that can help with conducting and writing your immigration evaluation. Our counselors work closely with immigration attorneys to ensure that we are as a team doing our best to support you.
Helpful Information About Immigration Evaluations
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Immigration Counseling (also known as Immigration Mental Health Evaluations or Psychological Evaluations) can be helpful to individuals or family members who are experiencing hardship due to immigration conflict. Hardships can include depression, anxiety, worry, panic attacks, uncontrolled crying, and family strain in the areas of support, education, and finance. Our office works with individuals and families experiencing immigration related difficulties through waivers, provisional waivers, cancellation removals, persons needing mental health evaluations, U Visas, Violence Against Women Act, extreme hardship, and asylums.
If you feel that you may be experiencing hardship or mental stress please feel free to contact me.
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Immigration Waivers – For more information on Immigration Waivers click here
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Immigration Provisional Waivers – For more information on Immigration Waivers click here
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Immigration Cancellation of Removal – For more information on Immigration Waivers click here
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Visa U Mental Health Evaluations – For more information on Visa U click here
- Our immigration services focus on Visa U (U Visas), Extreme Hardship, Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), and Asylum in addition to aiding individuals and families with their immigration needs.
- Diagnosis: as your therapist I can provide you with a professional and ethical diagnosis.
Immigration counseling services can be received at our Greensboro location. Please give us a call at 336-663-6570 to schedule your first appointment
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Información útil sobre evaluaciones de inmigración
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Consejería de inmigración/deportación es muy útil para las personas o familiares que están experimentando dificultades debido al conflicto de la inmigración. Las dificultades pueden incluir depresión, ansiedad, preocupación, ataques de pánico, llanto incontrolado y tensión familiar en las áreas de apoyo, educación y finanzas. Si se siente usted puede estar experimentando dificultades o estrés mental por favor no dude en contactarme.
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Visa U Evaluaciones de Salud Mental – para mas informacion de Visa U haga click aquí
- Inmigración exenciones provisionales – Para obtener más información sobre la inmigración haga click aquí
- Linmigración Cancelación de extracción – Para obtener más información sobre la inmigración haga click aquí
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Inmigración exenciones – para mas informacion de Inmigración exenciones haga click aquí
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Nuestros servicios de inmigracion se centran en la Visa U (Visa U) y dificultad extrema, la violencia de las mujeres act (VAWA), y asilo, ademas de ayudar a las personas y familias con sus necesidades de inmigracion.
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La identificacion de diagnostico como su terapeuta que le puede proporcionar un diagnostico profesional y etica. Llame para su cita.
Por favor llame a 336-663-6570 dan para hacer su primera cita.
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