I-246 Stay of Removal Evaluations in Texas
Psychological Evaluations for I-246 Stay of Removal Requests
Motivations Counseling provides trauma-informed psychological evaluations for individuals and families seeking clinical documentation for I-246 Stay of Removal requests, with in-person appointments in Sugar Land and Katy and telehealth evaluations available across Texas.
An I-246 psychological evaluation can help document emotional hardship, trauma symptoms, medical and mental health concerns, family impact, caregiving responsibilities, and humanitarian factors that may be relevant to a stay request.
ICE-Ready Clinical Documentation
Support for Stay of Deportation or Removal Requests
Form I-246 is used to request that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement temporarily stay, or pause, deportation or removal. Your attorney should advise you about eligibility, strategy, timing, and legal requirements.
Our role is to provide an independent clinical assessment and written psychological report documenting symptoms, functioning, hardship, family impact, and relevant humanitarian considerations.
What Is Included
What Your I-246 Evaluation May Include
- A structured clinical interview, usually 60–90 minutes
- Assessment of anxiety, depression, trauma symptoms, stress, grief, and functioning
- Evaluation of family impact, caregiving stress, medical concerns, and emotional hardship
- Review of relevant records, declarations, or attorney-provided documents when available
- Written psychological evaluation report prepared for immigration-related use
- Attorney coordination when authorized by the client
Who the Evaluation May Involve
Applicant and Family Hardship Documentation
An I-246 evaluation may focus on the person facing removal, qualifying relatives, or family members whose hardship is relevant to the stay request.
Depending on the case, the report may describe how removal could affect children, spouses, parents, caregivers, medical stability, mental health treatment, family functioning, and emotional safety.
Clinical & Humanitarian Factors
What the Evaluation May Document
A psychological evaluation does not decide whether a stay will be granted. It provides clinical documentation that may help explain the human impact of removal, deportation, or family separation.
Emotional Hardship
Anxiety, depression, grief, panic symptoms, fear, emotional overwhelm, hopelessness, or difficulty coping with the possibility of removal.
Trauma Responses
Intrusive memories, hypervigilance, nightmares, avoidance, emotional numbing, trauma triggers, or fear-based nervous system activation.
Family Separation
Psychological impact of separation from children, spouses, parents, caregivers, or other emotionally significant family members.
Medical & Mental Health Needs
How ongoing treatment, medication needs, disability, caregiving duties, or mental health symptoms may affect hardship and stability.
Caregiving Responsibilities
Impact on children, elderly relatives, disabled family members, or others who rely on the person facing removal for daily care or emotional support.
Community & Humanitarian Equities
Family stability, treatment engagement, work history, caregiving roles, community ties, and other human factors that may be clinically relevant.
Texas Telehealth
In-Person and Telehealth Evaluations Across Texas
Motivations Counseling has physical offices in Sugar Land and Katy, Texas, and can provide telehealth I-246 psychological evaluations for clients who are physically located anywhere in Texas at the time of service.
Many clients complete intake forms, assessment forms, the clinical interview, and report delivery remotely through secure online systems.
Report Steps
Steps to Receive Your ICE-Ready Psychological Evaluation Report
Schedule an Evaluation
Contact our office to request an appointment. Same-day or short-notice scheduling may be available depending on clinician availability.
Complete Intake Forms
Intake paperwork and assessment forms are completed online before the appointment.
Meet with a Licensed Therapist
Most evaluations include one structured 60–90 minute clinical interview with a licensed therapist.
Report Preparation
Your clinician prepares a written psychological evaluation report based on the clinical interview, assessment data, and relevant documents.
Report Delivery
Reports are typically completed within several business days, with expedited delivery sometimes available.
Attorney Coordination
With written authorization, we can coordinate with your attorney regarding deadlines, report needs, and referral questions.
Common Topics
Clinical Areas Commonly Explored
For Immigration Attorneys
Attorney Referral Information
We understand that I-246 Stay of Removal matters can involve urgent timelines and high emotional stakes. Our clinicians provide trauma-informed, clinically grounded reports designed to document psychological hardship and related human factors.
- Fast scheduling when available
- Telehealth options for clients across Texas
- Clinical assessment of hardship and emotional functioning
- Documentation of trauma, anxiety, depression, caregiving, and family impact
- Attorney coordination with client authorization
- Expedited report options when available
Referral Coordination
Attorneys may refer clients directly to Motivations Counseling for I-246 psychological evaluations. With appropriate client authorization, our team can coordinate regarding deadlines, report scope, referral questions, and relevant clinical documentation.
We do not provide legal advice or legal conclusions. Our role is to provide an independent mental health assessment and written psychological report based on the client’s symptoms, functioning, hardship, family impact, and clinical findings.
I-246 Evaluation FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Form I-246?
Form I-246 is an Application for Stay of Deportation or Removal. It is generally used to ask ICE to temporarily pause deportation or removal. Your attorney should advise you about eligibility, timing, filing strategy, and supporting evidence.
How can a psychological evaluation support a stay request?
A psychological evaluation may document emotional hardship, trauma symptoms, family impact, caregiving responsibilities, medical or mental health needs, and other clinical or humanitarian factors relevant to the request.
Who participates in the evaluation?
The evaluation may involve the person facing removal, qualifying relatives, or family members affected by the possible removal. The appropriate focus depends on the case and should be discussed with your attorney.
What is the cost of the evaluation and report?
The cost of an immigration evaluation is typically $650 in English. This includes one clinical assessment appointment of up to approximately 90 minutes with a licensed therapist and preparation of the written report. Additional fees may apply for interpreters, expedited delivery, or special circumstances.
How quickly can the report be completed?
Reports are typically completed within several business days. Expedited delivery may be available depending on clinician availability, document readiness, interpreter needs, and case complexity.
Can the evaluation be completed by telehealth?
Yes. I-246 psychological evaluations may be available by telehealth for clients who are physically located in Texas at the time of service, depending on clinical appropriateness, technology access, interpreter needs, and case requirements.
Do I need an attorney?
An attorney is strongly recommended for I-246 matters because the stay request is a legal filing involving ICE. Motivations Counseling provides the clinical documentation portion and does not provide legal advice.
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Schedule an I-246 Stay of Removal Psychological Evaluation in Texas
If you need a psychological evaluation for an I-246 Stay of Removal request, Motivations Counseling can help you explore scheduling, telehealth options, attorney coordination, and report turnaround.
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