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Immigration Intern Spring/Summer 2024 Unpaid

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International Rescue Committee

Apr 26

Applications are closed

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Summer Internship
  • Government & Politics
  • Wichita

Requirements

  • Preferred Experience & Skills:
  • Experience in an immigration related field preferred
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills as well as, an overall ability to be clear and concise in all communications
  • Strong organizational and time-management skills; proven ability to prioritize and deliver on time
  • Strong analytic problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work both independently and in a dynamic team structure
  • Highly proficient in Microsoft Office suite and internet research
  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a culturally diverse environment with clients and team-members.
  • Ability to manage and work through change in a proactive and positive manner.
  • Fluency in written and spoken English; bilingual candidates will be prioritized.

Responsibilities

  • Provide general (not individualized) information on areas of law and procedure, such as eligibility requirements for adjustment of status or naturalization and application procedures.
  • Complete application forms based on information provided by clients in a pro-se workshop or after an individual eligibility determination has been completed by an accredited representative.
  • Notify clients of follow-up information such as receipt of appointment notices, requests for evidence, and oath ceremonies.
  • Respond to requests for case status updates from clients (e.g., timelines for interviews or decisions on cases).
  • Assist with case management tasks, such as entering client information into ETO and updating client casefiles.
  • Conduct intake and/or completing service agreements (see below for additional guidelines on direct communications with clients.
  • Research Immigration related topics.
  • Perform regular and periodic reviews of DHS issued policy, announcements of changes to rules and regulations to keep up to date on the latest DHS directives that impact the populations served by IRC.
  • Facilitate the development of training materials for clients; develop program materials and contribute to standardization of programming.
  • Conduct community outreach.
  • Other duties as assigned.

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.