Immigration Intern (Spring 2026)
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Job Location:
Silver Spring, MD - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
2 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the worlds worst humanitarian crises helping to restore health safety education economic wellbeing and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein the IRC is one of the worlds largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO) at work in more than 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities helping people to survive reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety dignity and hope to millions. If youre a solutions-driven passionate change-maker come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future.
Scope of work:IRCs Immigration Department in Silver Spring Maryland provides high quality low-cost immigration services including filing applications for adjustment of status (i.e. green cards) work Authorization naturalization and family reunification for a broad range of clients.
Responsibilities:
Responsible for going through client immigration documents and assisting clients with requirements for consultations and application sessions with legal staff.
Answer client questions regarding immigration services and when necessary refer clients to the appropriate IRC staff member.
General administrative support including tracking filing and mailing relevant documents applications and notices of action.
Under the guidance of the supervising Immigration Services Manager assist in putting client information updates in Lolly Law database.
Assist clients with document translation authentication presentation and completion.
Provide special assistance to clients with particular needs.
Promote the IRCs immigration department through online and local networks.
Research immigration issues polices and programs
Build partnerships with local agencies to improve systems of providing immigration services.
Learning Objectives:
Learn about immigration services available to newcomers.
Gain experience in online databases such as Lolly Law and application processing.
Experience working in outreach to support building partnerships.
Qualifications:
Working towards a college degree related to international reliefhumanitarian work or refugee law related subjects. Must be current student or within 12months of schooling.*
Passion to work with limited-English speaking refugees (second language proficiency a plus Spanish strongly preferred also seeking French Dari and Pashto)
Interest and/or work experience on U.S Immigration law and outreach knowledge (Prior experience in immigration is a plus).
Excellent research language database management and record keeping skills.
TO APPLY
Click at the top of this page. Please attach a resume cover letter and a list of (at least) three references to your application. The deadline to apply is January 5th 2026.
This position is for the Spring semester andrequires a minimum commitment of 4 months. Ability to come in-person to Silver Spring office is required. The immigration department is currently in-person Monday Thursday and remote on Fridays.
Spring 2026 Interns are expected to begin their internship term by attending an in-person intern orientation on January 26th 2026 from 9:15AM-3:30PM.
We currently offer internships during the following semesters:
Spring: January May
Summer: June August
Fall: September December
Internships are typically posted 2-3 months prior to the anticipated start date.
Note: Internships with the IRC in Silver Spring are unpaid. Spring 2026 interns may be eligible for per diem reimbursement at the rate of $15/day to offset the costs of food and travel. For information on scholarship opportunities contact your university or the IRC Silver Spring Community Engagement Coordinator Michalina Kulesza at mi
*Candidates applying not enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program and outside of 12 months from graduation are welcome to apply. These candidates will be processed as volunteers.
To protect our clients the IRC requires all selected applicants to complete background checks. We ask that you make a $30 donation to help us cover the associated costs. Currently 87% of our funding goes directly to programming to support our clients and your help to cover this cost will ensure that no funding is directed away from serving our clients. Instructions will be provided after you have been selected to intern or volunteer.
IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race sex color national origin religion sexual orientation age marital status veteran status disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
The IRC is committed to fostering an accessible workplace. We encourage individuals of all backgrounds experiences and abilities to apply for positions that align with their qualifications and interests. If you are selected for an interview please inform your recruiter if you require any accommodations during the recruitment process. Examples of accommodations may include extended time for interviews or assessments flexible scheduling to accommodate medical appointments or assistance with communication needs. The IRC has offices in many locations each with varying capacities to provide specific accommodations. While we are committed to doing our best to meet your needs please note that certain accommodations may depend on the resources and facilities available at each location. Please know we will carefully consider all requests and make every effort to ensure a supportive and accessible recruitment process.
Standard of Professional Conduct: The IRC and the IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in the IRC Way our Code of Conduct. These are Integrity Service Accountability and Equality.
Equal Opportunity Employer: IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race sex color national origin religion sexual orientation age marital status veteran status disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Required Experience:
Intern
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About Company
The International Rescue Committee responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people whose lives and livelihoods are shattered by conflict and disaster to survive, recover and gain control of their future. In more than 40 countries and in 26 U.S. cities, our dedicated ... View more
