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Immigration Intern
ORGANIZATION: International Rescue Committee
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TITLE: Immigration Intern
DURATION: 15 hours or more per week, ASAP to 05/25/2025
LOCATION: Elizabeth, NJ
BACKGROUND: The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. At work in over 40 countries and over 20 U.S. cities to restore safety, dignity and hope, the IRC leads the way from harm to home.
SCOPE OF INTERN WORK: The Immigration Department Intern will assist immigration staff in providing services to refugees, asylees, and other immigrants such as adjustment of status, citizenship, and family reunification. (S)he will work closely with immigration staff to draft applications and provide follow-up communication to clients. The intern will also perform a series of clerical and administrative duties to ensure client files are kept up to date.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Assist immigration staff in providing services to clients, including setting up legal consultations and drafting immigration applications under the supervision of an immigration attorney and a DOJ accredited representative.
Perform research to connect clients to services including food pantries, mental health services, and more.
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 cultural and 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 (The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services) as needed.
Provide translation and interpretation when necessary.
Other related duties as assigned.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
Student will learn about U.S. immigration law
Student will develop problem solving and client services skills
Student will learn how to manage client cases within established deadlines
REQUIREMENTS:
Minimum 15 hours per week; preference for those that can work 35+ hours.
Must be able to receive school credit
Undergraduate level studies in social sciences, international relations or a related field.
Languages desired but not required: Russian, Ukrainian
Strong desire to help immigrants in New York
Ability to work independently, exercise good judgement, and have high attention to detail.
Competency in Microsoft Office, data tracking, and file management
Effective communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment.
Patience, understanding, flexibility, and an unceasingly positive attitude.
Willing to learn about IRC history, philosophy, global work, and local efforts.
Willing to adhere to IRC volunteer and workplace policies.
This position reports to the Immigration Supervisor and the DOJ Accredited Representative.
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About International Rescue Committee
Location:
263 West 38th Street, 6th Floor, New York, NY 10018, US
Mission Statement
International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. At work in more than 50 countries and over 28 U.S. cities, the IRC provides resettlement, education and empowerment support to refugees and displaced people.
Description
Our programs in New York:
- Resettlement - The resettlement program offers services for refugees within the first 90 days of arrival which include access to safe housing, culturally-appropriate food, health screenings, cultural orientation, referrals for English training, employment assistance and other benefits.
- Economic Empowerment - The employment services team provides both immediate assistance accessing entry-level positions and long-term support for people to get recertified in their chosen career fields.
- Education & Learning - Children & Youth programs offer comprehensive academic and social-emotional supports that leverage younger clients’ resilience, talents, and ambitions to help them achieve their full potential. Through our Family Education programs, we promote early self-sufficiency among newly arrived adults, and longer term, ongoing support for continuing education, career development, and citizenship preparation.
- Immigration - The IRC provides high-quality, low-cost immigration legal services, filing applications and petitions for adjustment of status, Deferred Action for Early Childhood Arrivals (DACA), family reunification, and naturalization applications.
CAUSE AREAS
Advocacy & Human Rights,
Community,
Justice & Legal
WHEN
We'll work with your schedule.
WHERE
07201
(40.6669 ,-74.20407 )
DATE POSTED
December 16, 2024
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- 15 hours/week
- 15 hours or more/week, expected duration ASAP through 05/25/2025.