Immigration Intern (Fall 2026- UNPAID)

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.

BACKGROUND: Founded in 1933 the International Rescue Committee is a leading non-sectarian non-profit organization providing emergency relief protection rehabilitation assistance resettlement services and advocacy for refugees and victims of oppression or violent conflict. Domestically our 28 offices across the U.S. ensure new arrivals have food shelter and clothing and work with refugees to help them gain self-sufficiency.

SCOPE OF WORK: Immigration intern will work directly with the immigration team assisting IRC clients in preparing applications for adjustment of status to permanent residence naturalization petitions family reunification applications travel documents renewal and replacement applications.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Attend Volunteer/Intern Orientation

Draft USCIS applications (green card applications naturalization etc.)

Contact clients

Keep and maintain records of immigration files

Track cases with USCIS

Organize immigration files

Prepare invitation letters to IRC clients

Communicate regularly with IRC staff keeping the immigration caseworker informed of any changes of schedule that may affect the work

Follow IRC policy on confidentiality consider all personal information that intern might learn about clients as confidential

Work may include some clerical work such as copying and filing

Record hours and submit completed timesheet for each month via the IRCs online Volunteer Dashboard.

REQUIREMENTS:

Currently pursuing an undergraduate graduate degree or recent graduate. Preference for people pursuing a JD

Preference for candidates to be in-person at the Charlottesville office

Excellent oral and written English skills bilingual is preferred but not required

Willingness to follow the IRC intern and workplace policies including confidentiality

Attention to details and timeliness

Solid computer skills (Excel MS Word Immigrant tracking software)

Commitment to work with refugees and to learn about people from a broad global environment

This position is unpaid reports to the Immigration Program Manager

PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS

All International Rescue Committee workers must adhere to the core values and principles outlined in IRC Way - Standards for Professional Conduct. Our Standards are Integrity Service Equality and accordance with these values the IRC operates and enforces policies on Safeguarding Conflicts of Interest Fiscal Integrity and Reporting Wrongdoing and Protection from Retaliation. IRC is committed to take all necessary preventive measures and create an environment where people feel safe and to take all necessary actions and corrective measures when harm occurs. IRC builds teams of professionals who promote critical reflection power sharing debate and objectivity to deliver the best possible services to our clients.

Cookies: Benefits: We offer a comprehensive and highly competitive set of the US these include: 10 sick days 10 US holidays 20-25 paid time off days depending on role and tenure medical insurance starting at $163 per month dental starting at $6.50 per month and vision starting at $5 per month FSA for healthcare and commuter costs a 403b retirement savings plans with immediately vested matching disability & life insurance and an Employee Assistance Program which is available to our staff and their families to support counseling and care in times of crisis and mental health struggles.

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.