Immigration Intern
Job Location:
Salt Lake, UT - USA
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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.
LOCATION:US Programs Salt Lake City UT
START DATE:August/September 2026
DURATION:One year10 hours per week
BACKGROUND:Founded in 1933 the International Rescue Committee is a leading non-sectarian non-profit organization providing emergency relief protection rehabilitationassistance resettlement services and advocacy for refugees and victims of oppression or violent conflict.Domestically our 26 offices across the U.S. ensure new arrivals have food shelter and clothing and work with refugees to help them gain self-sufficiency.
The IRC in Utahs Immigration Legal Services program serves more than 800 individuals each year providing accessible affordable and critical legal representation and advice to immigrants and their familiesin order toacquire and maintain legal status in the U.S. keep families together access their full rights and successfully integrate in the U.S.
SCOPE OF INTERN WORK:Under the supervision ofa Department of Justice Accredited Legal Representative the Immigration Intern will play a crucial role in working with clients at all stages of their immigration process. The Intern willassistwith case filing and documentation communication with clients researching immigration case lawandconducting community outreach.The Intern will also work with the Immigration Intern Supervisor to develop goals based on personal areas of interest within the Immigration Team.
COMMITMENT:Minimum of1 yearstarting September2025 10 hours minimum per week
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Manage Immigration Case Files and Documentation.
Assistwith completingcase file intakewith clients.
Compile case notes and enter data into tracking systems.
Perform administrative duties for the immigration program including receivingscreeningand responding to phone calls text messagesemailsand in-person inquiries.
AssistLegalRepresentativewithpreparationand draftingofapplications cover letters legalbriefsandother documents related to immigration cases.
Contactingclients to inform them of notices appointmentsdocumentsor information neededandcommunicatingwith clients about their case.
Conduct research onvariouslegal topicsandprecedenttoassistthe Legal Representativewith developing legal arguments.
Other tasksand research projectsbased on Intern areas of interest developed with supervisor.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
The Intern will gain a broad understanding of the U.S. Immigration system Immigrationlawand itsinteraction with andeffect on New Americans
The Intern willutilizeand improve both written and verbal communication skillsand increase cultural understanding as they interact withNew Americansof all languages and cultural backgrounds
REQUIREMENTS:
This internship is fully in-person it isfor the intern to be in the office forthe majority ofthe internship hours.
Interest in immigration law or international studies is a plus (not)
Strong writtenand verbalcommunication skills
This is an unpaid internship position. No financial compensation including compensation for relocation is available.
Interested applicants should email a resume cover letter andtwo letters of recommendationtowith the subject lineImmigration & CitizenshipIntern.
IRC leading the way from harm to home.
IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. IRC considers all applicantson the basis ofmerit without regard to race sex color national origin religion sexual orientation age marital status veteranstatusor disability.
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.
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
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
