Immigration Intern (Spring 2025)

Assist with immigration applications and client communication.

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IRC - The International Rescue Committee

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United States of America, Charlottesville (United States of America)

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Overview

Assist with immigration applications and client communication.

You have:

Currently pursuing an undergraduate, graduate degree, or recent graduate. Preference for people pursuing a JD.
Preference for candidates to be in-person at the Charlottesville office.
Excellent oral and written English skills, bilingual is preferred but not required.
Willingness to follow the IRC intern and workplace policies, including confidentiality.
Attention to details and timeliness.
Solid computer skills (Excel, MS Word, Immigrant tracking software).
Commitment to work with refugees, and to learn about other cultures.

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Details

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Attend Volunteer/Intern Orientation

• Draft USCIS applications (green card applications, naturalization, etc.)

• Contact clients

• Keep and maintain records of immigration files

• Track cases with USCIS

• Organize immigration files

• Prepare invitation letters to IRC clients

• Communicate regularly with the IRC staff, keeping the immigration caseworker informed of any changes of schedule that may affect the work

• Follow IRC policy on confidentiality, consider all personal information that intern might learn about clients as confidential

• Work may include some clerical work, such as copying and filing

• Record hours and submit completed timesheet for each month via the IRC’s online Volunteer Dashboard.

Qualifications • Currently pursuing an undergraduate, graduate degree, or recent graduate. Preference for people pursuing a JD

• Preference for candidates to be in-person at the Charlottesville office

• Excellent oral and written English skills, bilingual is preferred but not required

• Willingness to follow the IRC intern and workplace policies, including confidentiality

• Attention to details and timeliness

• Solid computer skills(Excel, MS Word, Immigrant tracking software)

• Commitment to work with refugees, and to learn about other cultures

This position is unpaid reports to the Immigration Legal Assistant

IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability.

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Potential interview questions

Can you describe an experience where you maintained confidentiality?	This question assesses your understanding of the importance of confidentiality in client interactions.	Share a specific instance where you successfully maintained confidentiality, highlighting the context and your decisions.
What motivated you to pursue a position in immigration assistance?	The interviewer seeks to understand your passion and commitment to the field of immigration and refugees.	Pro members can see the explanation.
Describe your experience with organizing and maintaining records. How do you ensure accuracy?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you handle stressful situations when dealing with clients?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
What are your strengths when it comes to communication in a multicultural environment?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.