What are the responsibilities and job description for the Immigration Program Internship (Summer 2024) - UNPAID position at rescue?
BACKGROUND: Founded in 1933, the International Rescue Committee is a leading, non-sectarian, non-profit organization providing emergency relief, protection, rehabilitation assistance, resettlement services, and advocacy for refugees and victims of crisis or violent conflict. Domestically, our 29 offices across the U.S. ensure new arrivals have food, shelter, and clothing, and work with refugees to help them gain self-sufficiency.
SCOPE OF WORK: The immigration intern will work directly with the immigration team, assisting IRC clients in preparing applications for adjustment of status to permanent residence, naturalization petitions, family reunification applications, travel documents, and renewal and replacement applications.
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 & close-out letters to IRC clients
Communicate regularly with the IRC staff, keeping the immigration caseworker informed of any changes in schedule that may affect the work
Follow IRC policy on confidentiality, consider all personal information that the intern might learn about clients as confidential
Work may include some clerical work, such as copying and filing
Record hours and submit a completed timesheet for each month via the IRC’s online Volunteer Dashboard.
