Confidential polygraph examinations that help support your credibility in immigration matters
Facing an asylum claim, an Adam Walsh Act petition, a marriage-fraud allegation, an I-751 or VAWA case? A voluntary polygraph examination can provide independent, documented support for your account — used by immigration attorneys as one part of a stronger evidence file. Examiners trained to APA standards. Interpreters and Spanish-speaking examiners available. Offices across the US, Canada, and the UK.
Voluntary & confidential — never shared without your written consent · Interpreters available for non-native English speakers · We work alongside your immigration attorney · Free consultation, no obligation
US · CA · UKOffices across three countries
APAExaminers trained to APA standards
InterpretersSpanish & other languages arranged
100%Confidential — shared only with your consent
With CounselCoordinated with your immigration attorney
FreeConsultation — no obligation
Where It HelpsSeven Immigration Contexts
When an immigration polygraph can strengthen your case
A polygraph is never required by USCIS — but in the right situation it gives your attorney documented, independent support for your account. Select a context to see how a voluntary examination is typically used. Every question is designed with your attorney and reviewed with you before testing.
Protection & Asylum
Family & Marriage
Petitioner Eligibility
Protection & Asylum · Credibility Support
Asylum Credibility Support
Asylum outcomes often turn on whether an applicant is found credible. Where documentary evidence from the home country is impossible to obtain, a voluntary polygraph can give your attorney independent support for specific, testable facts in your account — for example, that a described event happened to you. It supplements your testimony and declaration; it does not replace them, and the adjudicator is never obligated to accept it.
Self-petitioners under the Violence Against Women Act must establish a good-faith marriage and, in many cases, abuse or extreme cruelty. When the abuser disputes the account or when corroborating evidence is scarce, a voluntary examination can document your consistency on specific factual points for your attorney to weigh into the petition. Handled with sensitivity and strict confidentiality.
Immigration disputes — contested divorces, conditional-residence cases, or petitions withdrawn in anger — sometimes involve an allegation of abuse or of a prior relationship. Where you are wrongly accused, a voluntary polygraph gives your attorney documented support for your denial of specific, testable claims that you have been made aware of.
When USCIS suspects marriage fraud — often before or after a Stokes interview — couples must show the marriage is genuine, not entered into for immigration benefit. A voluntary examination can document each spouse’s account of the relationship’s authenticity on specific, agreed questions, adding independent weight to your attorney’s evidence of a real, shared life together.
Conditional permanent residents filing Form I-751 must prove the marriage was entered in good faith — a challenge when a relationship has since ended or when documentary evidence is thin. A voluntary polygraph can give your attorney supporting documentation of your account that the marriage was genuine at its start, to accompany the joint or waiver-based petition.
Family-based petitions sometimes hinge on a claimed relationship — a parent, child, or sibling bond — that is difficult to document where civil records are unavailable or disputed. Alongside DNA testing and other evidence, a voluntary examination can support your account of the relationship on specific, testable points for your attorney to present.
Under the Adam Walsh Child Protection and Safety Act, a US petitioner with certain criminal convictions must show they pose “no risk” to the family member they wish to sponsor. Attorneys building a no-risk showing sometimes commission a voluntary polygraph as one supporting element within a wider package of treatment records, evaluations, and evidence. It is supportive, not determinative — USCIS retains full discretion.
What an immigration polygraph can — and cannot — do
This is a regulated, legal area, so we are direct about it. A polygraph is a supporting tool, not a decisive one. Read this before you book, and always work with your immigration attorney.
What it can doAs supporting evidence
Support credibilityAdd independent weight to a specific, testable account
Strengthen strategyGive your attorney a documented tool within a wider file
Rebut an allegationDocument your denial of a specific claim made against you
Provide a reportProfessionally written, recorded, and retained to APA standards
What it cannot doBe honest with yourself
Is not requiredUSCIS does not require a polygraph in any case type
Is not decisiveNo adjudicator is obligated to accept or act on it
Is not admissible by rightNot independently admissible; weight is discretionary
Is not a guaranteeWe never guarantee an immigration outcome
Work With Your AttorneyImportant
A polygraph supports your case — your attorney runs it
An immigration polygraph is most valuable when it is planned with your immigration attorney from the start. Your lawyer decides whether an examination fits your strategy, which facts are worth testing, and how — or whether — to submit the report. USCIS, immigration judges, and asylum officers are never required to request, accept, or rely on polygraph results, and a favourable result does not guarantee approval of any petition, application, or claim. We do not offer legal advice, we do not represent you before any immigration authority, and we will never overstate what an examination can achieve. If you do not yet have counsel, speak to a qualified immigration attorney before booking — and bring us in to support the plan you build together.
How an Immigration Polygraph WorksFive Stages
A structured five-stage process
Every examination follows the same structured process, coordinated with your attorney. APA Standards of Practice require a minimum 90-minute appointment — we schedule 2 hours, plus time for interpreters where needed.
Stage 1
Free Consultation
Discuss your situation confidentially. We assess suitability, confirm the polygraph fits your attorney’s strategy, and explain the process — with no obligation.
Stage 2
Question Design
Working with your attorney, your examiner develops a small set of targeted yes/no questions grounded in specific, testable facts of your case.
Stage 3
Pre-Test Interview
Full suitability assessment, process explanation, informed consent, and question review — with an interpreter present where needed, as required by APA §1.6.2.
Stage 4
Examination
Private room. Non-invasive sensors record upper and lower respiration, cardiovascular activity, electrodermal activity, and movement.
Stage 5
Written Report
Same-day verbal results. A written report, suitable to share with your attorney, is delivered within 24–48 hours. All recordings retained per APA standards.
Cost & What Affects Your FeeFee Factors
What determines the cost
We don’t publish a single flat fee because the right price depends on your specific situation. Here’s what determines the cost of an immigration examination — and how booking works.
Case & ScopeAsylum, marriage, I-751, VAWA, Adam Walsh
Number of examinees (e.g. one or both spouses)priced per case
Complexity and number of testable issuespriced per case
Attorney coordination and case reviewpriced per case
Report format required for your filepriced per case
Practical FactorsLocation, language, timeline
Office location and any travel requiredpriced per case
Interpreter or Spanish-speaking examinerpriced per case
Country of testing (US, Canada, or UK)priced per case
Scheduling urgencypriced per case
How booking worksA booking deposit of $100 (US & Canada) or £150 (UK) secures your appointment and begins case review. The deposit is deducted from your total fee, which varies by location and is confirmed once your case is assessed. All-inclusive pricing is confirmed before you commit. Visit our full pricing page for starting rates, or request a confidential quote.
Confidentiality & InterpretersHandled With Care
Private, controlled, and available in your language
Immigration matters are sensitive and often involve non-native English speakers. Here is how we protect your privacy and make sure the examination is fair.
Confidentiality
ConsentVoluntary and informed — you review and agree to every question before testing, and nothing proceeds without your written consent
DisclosureResults are shared only with you and anyone you name in writing — typically your immigration attorney. Never disclosed to USCIS or any third party without your consent
RecordsExamination recorded and retained per APA standards; handled discreetly and securely
Language & Access
InterpretersQualified interpreters can be arranged so the examination is conducted in a language you fully understand
SpanishSpanish-speaking examiners and interpreters available in many locations — ask during your consultation
ExaminersCarefully vetted, experienced examiners trained to APA standards
LocationsProfessional offices across the US, Canada, and the UK
Need the test in another language?Tell us during your free consultation and we’ll confirm interpreter availability in your area, or send us a message.
Find Your Nearest LocationUS · Canada · UK
Professional locations across the US, Canada & the UK
Discreet office environments in every major US metro area, plus offices across Canada and the United Kingdom. Select a US state below, or view all locations to find Canada and UK offices.
Understanding what each means — including inconclusive — is important before you book, and useful to review with your attorney.
1
No Deception Indicated
The physiological data does not indicate deception on the relevant questions. Your responses are consistent with truthful answers. Commonly referred to as a “pass” — useful supporting material for your attorney.
2
Deception Indicated
The physiological data suggests deceptive responses to one or more relevant questions. Commonly referred to as a “fail.” Because results are confidential, you and your attorney decide together whether the report is used at all.
3
Inconclusive
The data is insufficient to support a definitive finding either way. This is not a fail. Occurs in approximately 10–15% of examinations. A retest may be beneficial — no additional charge if the result arose from an examiner or equipment issue.
Who Can Take the Test?Suitability
Suitability is assessed before every test
APA Standards of Practice (§1.2.3) require examiners to assess suitability before testing. This is always reviewed during your free consultation — especially important where language, stress, or health factors are involved.
Generally suitable
Healthy adults aged 18 and over
Non-native English speakers — interpreter or Spanish-speaking examiner arrangements can be made
Those under mild stress or emotional distress (baseline established pre-test)
People taking most common medications — declare all medications during consultation
Individuals with normal anxiety or nervousness (expected and accounted for)
May affect suitability — discuss first
Recent trauma where testing may not be appropriate — discussed sensitively at consultation
Cardiovascular or respiratory conditions affecting the monitored channels
Active psychosis, severe dissociative disorders, or recent psychiatric crisis
Certain psychiatric medications — discuss with your examiner before booking
Minors under 18 (parental consent and examiner approval required)
Learn More Before You BookRelated Guides
Guides and pages worth reading first
Helpful reading on cost, standards, locations, and how polygraph evidence is treated — review these, and speak to your attorney, before you book.
Common questions about immigration polygraph tests
Is a polygraph required for asylum or a green card?
No. USCIS does not require a polygraph in any immigration matter — asylum, green card, I-751, VAWA, or Adam Walsh Act cases included. An examination is entirely voluntary. It is used only because you and your attorney choose to add independent support to your account.
Will USCIS accept the results?
There is no guarantee. Polygraph results are not independently admissible and are not decisive — USCIS officers, asylum officers, and immigration judges are never obligated to request, accept, or rely on them. In practice, attorneys use a favourable report as one supporting element within a wider evidence file, not as a standalone proof.
How should my attorney use the report?
That is your attorney’s decision. Because the report is confidential and released only with your consent, you and your attorney decide together whether and how to submit it — for example, alongside declarations and documentary evidence, or to inform case strategy. We recommend planning the examination with your attorney before you book.
Can the test be done in another language?
Yes. Many clients are non-native English speakers. We can arrange qualified interpreters, and Spanish-speaking examiners and interpreters are available in many locations, so the examination is conducted in a language you fully understand. Ask about availability in your area during your free consultation.
Is the examination confidential?
Yes — strictly. Results are shared only with you and anyone you name in writing, which is usually your immigration attorney. Nothing is disclosed to USCIS or any third party without your explicit written consent, agreed before testing begins.
What is an Adam Walsh Act polygraph?
Under the Adam Walsh Child Protection and Safety Act, a US petitioner with certain criminal convictions must show they pose “no risk” to the relative they wish to sponsor. Some attorneys commission a voluntary polygraph as one supporting element within a wider no-risk package. It is supportive only — USCIS retains full discretion, and no result guarantees approval.
Can a polygraph prove my marriage is genuine?
It cannot “prove” it on its own. In a bona-fide marriage or marriage-fraud matter — for instance before or after a Stokes interview — a voluntary examination can document each spouse’s account on specific, agreed questions, adding independent weight to the other evidence your attorney presents of a genuine, shared life.
Where and how quickly can I be tested?
We operate professional offices across the US, Canada, and the UK. Appointments are typically available within a few days of booking confirmation. Book online or send us a message to arrange a confidential consultation and check availability — including interpreter needs — in your area.
Support Your Case With Confidence
Confidential immigration polygraph examinations across the US, Canada, and the UK. Examiners trained to APA standards. Interpreters available. We work alongside your attorney. Free consultation — no obligation.