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How much do asylum office jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 24, 2026, the average yearly pay for asylum office in the United States is $51,476.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $40,000.00 and $59,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Asylum Office vs Asylum Officer?

AspectAsylum OfficeAsylum Officer
RoleGovernment agency office handling asylum applicationsFederal employee making decisions on asylum cases
CredentialsTypically no specific credentials required to work at the officeRequires immigration law knowledge, often a law degree or relevant experience
Work EnvironmentGovernment offices, administrative settingsFieldwork, interviews, case review in government facilities
EmployerU.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)U.S. government, USCIS

The Asylum Office is the government department managing asylum applications, while an Asylum Officer is a federal employee who reviews and decides on individual asylum cases. The office provides the infrastructure, and the officers perform the casework within that framework.

What are the main challenges faced by staff working in an Asylum Office, and how can applicants prepare for them?

Staff in an Asylum Office often encounter emotionally challenging situations, as they work with individuals who have experienced trauma and are navigating complex legal processes. Applicants should be prepared to handle sensitive information with empathy and maintain professionalism under pressure. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential, as the workload can be high and cases often require coordination with legal teams, interpreters, and other government agencies. Building resilience and seeking support from colleagues or supervisors can help manage the emotional impact of the work.

What is an Asylum Officer?

An Asylum Officer is a federal government employee who works for the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). Their main responsibility is to interview asylum seekers and determine whether they qualify for protection under U.S. law due to persecution or fear of persecution in their home country. Asylum Officers review applications, conduct in-depth interviews, and make recommendations or decisions on cases based on evidence and applicable laws. Their work is crucial to ensuring that individuals fleeing danger receive fair consideration for protection in the United States.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an Asylum Officer, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Asylum Officer, you need a solid understanding of immigration law, strong analytical abilities, and a relevant bachelor’s degree or higher. Familiarity with case management systems, legal databases, and government documentation procedures is typically required. Excellent interpersonal skills, cultural sensitivity, and sound judgment are crucial for interviewing applicants and assessing complex cases. These skills ensure fair, accurate, and timely adjudication of asylum claims while maintaining the integrity of the immigration process.
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Infographic showing various Asylum Office job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 3% Locum Tenens, 46% As Needed, 49% Full Time, 1% Part Time, and 1% Summer. Highlights an 91% Physical, 7% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $51,476 per year, or $24.7 per hour.

Cabrini | Staff Attorney, UC

CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF THE ARCHDIOCE

Houston, TX • On-site

Full-time

Posted 10 days ago

Job description

Catholic Charities is looking for the right people; people who wish to serve their community as a part of a family friendly organization doing good within the Houston-Galveston area. We attract and retain the best talent by investing in our employees. People of all faiths helping people in need.
The Staff Attorney (Unaccompanied Children Program) is responsible for providing direct legal representation to clients served by St Frances Cabrini Center for Legal Assistance in immigration matters. Legal representation includes entering an appearance as the attorney of record on matters and in proceedings before the USCIS, Asylum Office, State, federal and immigration courts, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, agencies within the Department of Homeland Security, Department of State, as well as appellate agencies such as the Administrative Appeals Office and Board of Immigration Appeals. The Staff Attorney also provides legal services in the form of community outreach and legal education, legal workshops, legal intake, legal research, individual legal representation as well as supervising caseworkers and/or law student interns. The Staff Attorney works under the direct supervision of Senior Attorney, Managing Attorney and/or Associate Legal Director. The Staff Attorney works as a team with the Legal Assistant/Paralegal and other Cabrini Center staff.
What you Deliver
  • Legal Assistance
    • Provide legal assistance and direct representation to immigrant clients before the USCIS. Asylum Office or Immigration Court on matters such as family petition, removal of conditional status, adjustment of status, naturalization, asylum, removal defense and any immigration proceedings. Direct representation encompasses the following tasks: conduct legal intake and screening, interview with clients, affiants, witness, experts, case managers, and others who can provide information or statement in furtherance of the client's immigration matters; draft, prepare and assemble relevant immigration petitions; conduct legal research; write memorandum of law, motions or briefs in support of applications and petitions filed before USCIS. Asylum Office. State, Immigration and federal Courts, Board of Immigration Appeals, Administrative Appeals Office, EOIR, and other immigration agencies; prepare client for interviews or court hearings. Assist in preparing clients for court hearing and USCIS interviews, perform interpretations at USCIS, asylum office, and other interviews. Provide direct representation to minors detained in ORR custody when appropriate and appear as Friend of Court at juvenile dockets.
  • Case Management
    • Maintain client physical and electronic files according to program requirements, including case notes, correspondence, filings, calendars, and dockets. Maintain a case status list and case service statistics for Cabrini Center and program funders. Participate in case reviews with Senior Attorney, Managing Attorney or Associate Legal Director as applicable. Maintain a minimum of 30-40 active cases. Keep abreast of new immigrations regulations and policies as they arise to better serve clients.
  • Meetings
    • Attendance and participation is mandatory in team meetings, Cabrini staff meetings, and other agency meetings. Participate in calls and meetings organized by funders, city-wide advocacy groups, and local service providers when appropriate and helpful.
  • Contract and Agency Compliance
    • Comply with all contract requirements. Provide data and statistical information for grant, contract and other reporting purposes. Provide accurate and timely monthly data, time logs, and reports for internal use, funder use, and other entity use. Participate in trainings, webinars, meetings, calls, etc. as required by funders.
  • Charla and Outreach
    • Participate in Charlas by presenting and performing legal consultations. Participate in program and agency community legal education and outreach efforts (Spanish and English), particularly as they relate to issues of immigration law and remedies for survivors of crime, providing direct Information to prospective clients, attending information sessions on asylum, deportation and other immigration relief.
  • Mentorship
    • Provide mentorship and direction to Legal Assistant, Paralegal and/or interns on a full range of legal services provided by the program.
  • Other
    • Perform other duties as assigned by the Legal Director and Managing Attorneys such as assisting with in house meetings and trainings, coordinate with community partners, engage in coalition activities, participate in staff and agency retreats, assist with special events.

The Expertise We're Looking For
  • Doctor of Jurisprudence (J.D.) degree from an ABA accredited law school
  • Licensed by the Supreme Court of Texas and membership in the State Bar of Texas; or take the earliest available bar exam and obtain license no later than one (1) year of employment date.
  • Bilingual in Spanish in English.

The Skills and Assets You Bring, and More
  • Excellent legal research and legal writing skills
  • Excellent verbal and written communication and negotiation skills
  • Ability to handle a high-volume caseload, multiple deadlines, and other tasks simultaneously
  • Knowledge and proficiency in basic typing skills and computer applications such as MS Office
  • Demonstrated multi-cultural skills and sensitivity
  • Ability to handle and maintain confidential information
  • Experience working with low-income immigrant community

Catholic Charities is an equal opportunity employer. We actively foster an environment that is free of racism, discrimination, bias, and harassment where all individuals are treated with dignity, safety, and respect. Successful applicant must comply with federal contractor vaccine mandate requirements.
The work you do will help us advocate for the vulnerable among us, a network of support services to people of all ages and from all walks of life and religious backgrounds.

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