Immigration Legal Services Intern (Spring 2027)

The internship provides experience working with nonprofit immigration legal services, including filing applications for adjustment of status, naturalization, and family reunification. Interns will gain exposure to USCIS and DHS policies and procedures and assist clients with immigration forms and documentation under staff guidance.

Responsibilities

• Under the guidance of IRC immigration staff, meet with clients to assist with specific applications and forms.
• Track, file and mail relevant documents, applications and notices of action; maintain immigration databases.
• Ensure that translation services for immigration processes and procedures are provided in a language that is accessible to clients during intakes and application completions.
• Assist with special research or other projects.
• Other tasks and related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Prior experience and/or interest working with refugees and immigrants.
• Prior experience and/or interest in law or providing nonprofit legal services.
• Ability to work independently and as a team member in a fast-paced, global environment.
• Ability to learn new immigration processes quickly.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong writing skills: ability to keep clear and accurate case notes and records.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook) and web-based applications (databases, Box).
• Fluency in English required.
• Bilingual ability in one of the predominant languages of the local client base is desired.

Skills

• Refugee Services
• Nonprofit Legal Services
• Immigration Law
• Case Notes Documentation
• Legal Writing
• MS Word
• MS Excel
• Microsoft Outlook
• Database Management
• Box file sharing
• Immigration application processing
• USCIS policies
• DHS procedures
• Client Assistance
• Bilingual Communication

Languages

English