Citizenship and Immigration Intern

LOCATION: 208 Commerce Place, 4th Floor, Elizabeth, NJ 07201

TIME COMMITMENT: Interns: at least 2 days per week (Jan-May, May-Aug, Aug-Dec) Immediate openings available.
(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 informational forums;
• Conduct outreach mailings;
• Help distribute flyers and pamphlets;
• 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.

REQUIREMENTS:
•    JD candidate/law student preferred; will consider a college student
•    Fluency in Spanish or Arabic is required, additional languages, particularly French are 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 Manager. Click here to apply.