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Citizenship and Immigration Intern (Unpaid)

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International Rescue Committee

Mar 27, 2024

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  • Internship
    Part-time
    Summer Internship
  • Government & Politics
  • Elizabeth

Requirements

  • JD candidate/law student preferred; will consider a college student
  • Fluency in Spanish, Arabic or French are strongly preferred
  • Familiar with the mission of IRC and willing to represent it appropriately
  • Strong interpersonal skills and the 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
  • Part or full-time internship; more than one position available

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, take necessary 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, and mailing relevant documents, applications, and notices of action;
  • Maintain up-to-date client data in online immigration database;
  • Other related duties as assigned by the Immigration Program Manager or Immigration Assistant.
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International Rescue Committee

We respond to the world’s worst humanitarian crises & help people to survive, recover, and gain control of their future.

Non-profit
Industry
5001-10,000
Employees
1933
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

The International Rescue Committee responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and help people to survive, recover, and gain control of their future. Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC offers lifesaving care and life-changing assistance to refugees and displaced people forced to flee from war or disaster. At work today in over 40+ countries and in 29 U.S. cities, the IRC restores safety, dignity and hope to millions who are uprooted and struggling to endure.