What are the responsibilities and job description for the Summer 2025 Immigration Intern - UNPAID position at rescue?
Please note that this is an unpaid position.
SCOPE OF DEVELOPMENT: Immigration is a unique area of law where for decades, non-lawyers have been able to seek authorization (accreditation) to represent individuals in immigration proceedings before administrative agencies. Under federal regulations, several individuals—including non-lawyers—may engage in the practice of immigration law. Organizations that have been “recognized” by the Department of Justice (DOJ) can seek authorization on behalf of an individual to be “accredited” to practice immigration law. The immigration intern will work with the DOJ accredited representative on immigration matters related to the needs of the clients and community.
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.
