Specialized Evaluations
for Immigration Relief
About Midwest Human Rights Consortium
Promoting Equitable Access to Immigration Relief
About the Midwest Human Rights Consortium (MHRC)
Our Collective Impact
Who We Serve
Immigration Attorneys
We connect you with experienced clinicians who provide high-quality forensic evaluations that strengthen your clients' asylum claims.
- Fast referral process
- Experienced evaluators
- Comprehensive reports
- No cost to your client
Medical and Mental Health Professionals
Join our network of clinicians making a difference through pro bono forensic evaluations and receive comprehensive training.
- Mentorship programs
- Continuing education
- Flexible scheduling
- Community support
Why Our Work Matters
Our Work
Strengthening Protection Through Our Work
Forensic Evaluations
Forensic evaluations are psychological and medical assessments that can be used to support clients seeking various forms of immigration relief including asylum claims and other types of visas.
Request an Evaluation
MHRC accepts requests from legal, social service and advocacy organizations working with clients who are seeking immigration relief. Please complete our standard referral form.
Training
We provide intensive support and training to individual medical and mental health professionals who want to learn how to conduct forensic evaluations.
HumanitiesX Collaborative
MHRC Steering Committee members Dr. Minal Giri and Dr. Maria Ferrera partnered with renowned filmmaker Dr. Chi Jang Yin, a professor in the College of Computing and Digital Media at DePaul University.
Support MHRC with a donation
Testimonial
Feedback From Our Community
“Midwest Asylum’s evaluations have made a tremendous difference in my clients’ cases. Their documentation is clear, trauma-informed, and professionally prepared. They are one of the most reliable partners I work with.”
“Our organization has worked with many evaluation groups, but Midwest Asylum stands out for their commitment to ethics and humanity. Their work consistently strengthens the outcomes of the families we serve.
“Collaborating with Midwest Asylum has been incredibly meaningful. Their training, guidance, and structure help clinicians deliver high-quality evaluations while supporting survivors with care and sensitivity.”
