Overview
The Immigration Department Intern will assist immigration staff in providing services to refugees, asylees, and other immigrants. The intern will draft applications, provide follow-up communication to clients, and perform clerical and administrative duties.
Tasks Summary
- Assist immigration staff in providing services to clients, including setting up legal consultations and drafting immigration applications.
- Perform research to connect clients to services.
- Assist staff with sorting and filing of documents and case files.
- Adhere to IRC policies, particularly those related to confidentiality and client privacy.
- Display sensitivity to personality differences of clients.
- Respect their beliefs and values.
- Perform follow-up communication to clients and inform them about the status of their cases and explain processing delays.
- Prepare change of address forms with USCIS as needed.
- Provide translation and interpretation when necessary.
- Other related duties as assigned.
Experience Requirements
Qualification Requirements
• Undergraduate level studies in social sciences, international relations or a related field.