Immigration Waivers

At VEEMAH a Green Card is required for all clients seeking waiver. 

The cost of the waiver as of January 2025 is $700.

The form may be completed by certain medical professionals such as a Psychologist, Medical Doctors and Doctors of Osteopathy.

Individuals who have a physical or developmental disability, or a mental health condition, that makes it difficult or impossible for them to learn or demonstrate knowledge of English and U.S. history/government. These conditions must typically be long-term and significantly impact the person's ability to meet the naturalization test requirements.

The process typically includes a diagnostic interview where we discuss your history and the onset, duration, and impact of your condition on daily functioning.

In addition, we may use various standardized assessments such as the CTONI, COMT, TOMAL, HTQ, RUDAS and HSCL to help document cognitive or psychological limitations that support the N-648 waiver request.

• CTONI (Comprehensive Test of Nonverbal Intelligence): Measures reasoning and problem-solving without relying on language.
• COMT (Common Object Memory Test): Assesses short-term memory using familiar, everyday objects.
• TOMAL (Test of Memory and Learning): Evaluates different types of memory, including visual and verbal recall.
• HTQ (Harvard Trauma Questionnaire): Assesses trauma exposure and symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), especially in refugees and immigrants.
• RUDAS (Rowland Universal Dementia Assessment Scale): Screens for cognitive impairment and is designed to be culturally inclusive.
• HSCL (Hopkins Symptom Checklist): Measures symptoms of anxiety and depression that may affect daily functioning and learning.

These tools help provide clear documentation of any cognitive or psychological limitations that may qualify you for the N-648 waiver. Additional tools not listed here may also be used during your appointment, depending on your individual needs.