SCOPE OF INTERN WORK: IRC’s Immigration Program provides fee-based services to refugees, asylees, Cuban/Haitian entrants and other immigrants in New York. The intern will work closely with IRC staff to provide legal services to clients seeking assistance with various immigration forms.
TIME COMMITMENT: Interns: at least 2 days per week (Jan-May, May-Aug, Aug-Dec)
(Please note that is is an unpaid internship opportunity.)
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assist immigration staff in helping refugees, asylees, and other immigrants apply for adjustment of status (green cards), United States citizenship, family petitions and other immigration benefits:
- Conduct initial eligibility assessments of potential applicants;
- Assist with accurate completion of application forms for clients;
- 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
- Help conduct outreach to refugees and other immigrants in need of assistance with immigration-related matters:
- Assist with immigration and citizenship information sessions;
- Conduct outreach via mailings, distributing flyers and pamphlets;
- Assist with tracking, filing, and mailing relevant documents, applications, and notices;
- Maintain up-to-date client data in ETO database;
- Other related duties as assigned by the Immigration Program Manager or Immigration Coordinator.
REQUIREMENTS:
- JD candidate/law student preferred; will consider a college student
- Fluency in one of the following languages very strongly preferred: Albanian, Arabic, Bosnian, Burmese, Cantonese, Farsi, Hindi, Karen, Korean, Mandarin, Nepali, Serbo-Croatian, Spanish, Vietnamese.
- 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 Coordinator and Immigration Program Manager. Click here to apply.