About this opportunity
Opportunity Overview
The International Rescue Committee is hiring an Immigration Legal Services Intern to work in a hybrid environment, including a standard office setting, remote work, and field time within the greater Baltimore area. The intern will gain experience working with an internationally recognized non-profit organization and get a firsthand look at the basics of immigration processes and procedures. The IRC provides immigration legal services, including filing applications for adjustment of status, naturalization, and family reunification for refugees, asylees, and immigrants. The intern will work under the guidance of IRC immigration staff and assist with specific applications and forms. The intern will learn basic policies and procedures of the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services and the Department of Homeland Security. They will also learn practical methods to fill out immigration forms, organize and provide supporting documents, and help clients write financial affidavits. The intern will practice and apply basic interviewing techniques to conduct client intake forms and ensure that translation services are provided in a language accessible to clients. The internship will start with a required orientation on Monday, September 14th, and will continue through December 18th, 2026, for a total of 14 weeks. The intern will be required to work a minimum of 15 hours per week and will be issued an IRC laptop for the duration of the internship.
Responsibilities
- Gain exposure to the challenges and opportunities for providing non-profit immigration legal services
- Learn basic policies and procedures of the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services and the Department of Homeland Security
- Learn practical methods to fill out USCIS immigration forms, organize and provide supporting documents, and help clients write financial affidavits
- Practice and apply basic interviewing techniques to conduct client intake forms
- Meet with clients to assist with specific applications and forms under the guidance of IRC immigration staff
- 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 accessible to clients
- Assist with special research or other projects
- Perform other tasks and related duties as assigned
Benefits
- Per diem reimbursement at the rate of $15 per day to offset the costs of food and travel
- Reimbursement for mileage driven for approved activities
- University credit may be arranged
- IRC laptop for the duration of the internship
Requirements & Qualifications
- Prior experience and/or interest working with refugees and immigrants
- Prior experience and/or interest in law or providing non-profit 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 and web-based applications
- Fluency in English required
- Bilingual ability in one of the predominant languages of the local client base is desired
How to Apply
- Apply online at careers.rescue.org by 11:59 PM ET on Sunday, August 30th.
- Applicants selected for interviews will be contacted to schedule interviews beginning August 2026.
- Click the Apply button below to submit your application.
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