Immigration Legal Services Intern… at International… · Elizabeth

Summary: The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is a humanitarian organization that responds to crises worldwide, helping individuals restore their lives. The Immigration Legal Services Intern will assist immigration staff in supporting refugees and immigrants with their applications for various immigration benefits, while also engaging in community outreach efforts related to immigration matters. Responsibilities: - Assist immigration staff in helping refugees, asylees and other immigrants apply for adjustment of status (green cards), United States citizenship, family petitions, reunification applications, work permits, travel documents, DACA renewals and other immigration benefits: Assist with accurate completion of application forms for clients; Meet with clients to review their applications and documentation, obtain necessary client information, information from them, follow up with them in preparing their petitions; Notify clients via telephone or mailings about matters related to their applications; Assist clients with additional necessary procedures, such as requests for evidence and follow-up advocacy with USCIS or local or federal political / legislative offices; Help to strategize, plan and execute community outreach efforts related to immigration matters, including assistance with planning know-your-rights and citizenship workshops as well as other informational forums: Conduct outreach mailings; Assist immigration team with tracking, filing, mailing relevant documents, applications and notices; Maintain up-to-date client data in online immigration database; Other related duties as assigned by the Immigration Program Manager or Immigration Assistant Required Qualifications: - JD candidate/law student preferred; will consider a college student - Fluency in Spanish, Arabic, Dari, or Ukrainian are strongly preferred - Familiar with the mission of IRC and willing to represent it appropriately - Strong interpersonal skills; ability to communicate effectively with refugees, asylees and other immigrants - Ability to work well with a culturally diverse staff - Prior experience in immigration a plus Required Skills: Immigration law knowledge, Fluency in Dari, Fluency in Spanish, Fluency in Arabic, Fluency in Ukrainian Important Skills: Cultural diversity awareness Nice-to-Have Skills: Research skills, Outreach skills Benefits: 10 sick days, 10 US holidays, 20-25 paid time off days depending on role and tenure, Medical insurance starting at $163 per month, Dental starting at $6.50 per month, Vision starting at $5 per month, FSA for healthcare and commuter costs, A 403b retirement savings plans with immediately vested matching, Disability & life insurance, An Employee Assistance Program which is available to our staff and their families to support counseling and care in times of crisis and mental health struggles