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Citizenship and Immigration Intern (Unpaid)
Elizabeth, NJ
Job/Internship Description
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world's largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 40 countries and more than 25 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees delivers lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you're a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future.
TITLE: Citizenship and Immigration Intern
LOCATION: Elizabeth, NJ
START DATE: Spring/Summer 2024, ongoing
DURATION: 4-6 months / 15-24 hours per week
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 28 U.S. cities to restore safety, dignity and hope, the IRC leads the way from harm to home.
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.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
- Student will learn about immigration law and policy
- Student will learn about refugee resettlement and refugee social services
- Student will develop research and outreach skills
- Student will learn how to interact with multi-cultural and limited English speaking clients
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
This position reports to the Immigration Caseworker and Immigration Program Supervisor.
IRC leading the way From Harm To Home.
Standard of Professional Conduct:The IRC and the IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in the IRC Way - our Code of Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, Accountability, and Equality.
Commitment to Gender, Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion: The IRC is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, respectful, and safe work environment where all persons are treated fairly, with dignity and respect. The IRC expressly prohibits and will not tolerate discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or bullying of the IRC persons in any work setting. We aim to increase the representation of women, people that are from country and communities we serve, and people who identify as races and ethnicities that are under-represented in global power structures.
Commitment to Gender, Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion: The IRC is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, respectful, and safe work environment where all persons are treated fairly, with dignity and respect. The IRC expressly prohibits and will not tolerate discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or bullying of the IRC persons in any work setting. We aim to increase the representation of women, people that are from country and communities we serve, and people who identify as races and ethnicities that are under-represented in global power structures.
Position Summary
Company
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Type
Part Time
Period of Employment
Open
Type of Compensation
Paid
College Credits Earned
No
Tuition Assistance
No
Required Student Status
Open
Preferred Majors
Other
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