Irc Africa

BACKGROUND:The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. At work in over 40 countries and 28U.S. cities to restore safety, dignity and hope, the IRC leads the way from harm to home. The IRC in Atlanta office wasestablishedin 1979 and has resettled over 30,000 refugees from over 65 countries into the Greater Atlanta area. As the largest refugee resettlement agency in Georgia, the IRC in Atlanta resettles an average of 1,000 refugees into Georgia annually and providesadditionalservices andassistanceto another 2,500 refugees and asylees.

SCOPE OF IMMIGRATION CASEWORK INTERN WORK:The International Rescue Committee's Resettlement office in Atlanta provides its clients withassistancein filing immigration applications, which will allow refugees andnewly-approvedasylees to travel, become permanent residents and then citizens of the United States.Please note that all internship positions are unpaid.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conduct comprehensive intake and needs assessment

• Assistclients to complete applications for various immigration benefits (I-131, I-485, I-765, N-400, I-134) and prepare these for review by the Community Integration Manager, and/or Senior Legal Representative

• Maintainaccurateand up-to-date files and detailed case notes on Immigration services to clients, enter required datain a timely mannerinto databases, and meet all case reporting requirements within established deadlines and standards for final review by a legal staff

• Make service requests and refer case follow ups to caseworkers for complicated cases

• Prepare response for I-485 RFE's

• Assistclients in drafting response on missed USCIS interviews or those who need rescheduling

• Assistclients in making NVC payment

• Conduct File review monthly and address any matter with Managing Attorney

• Assistlegal staff in making copies and creating new files

• AssistinCitizenship Workshops

• Complete change of address forms with CIS

• Helpmaintainthe filing system for immigration petitions filed with IRC in Atlanta

• Submit intern hours on volunteer dashboard

• Other duties as needed and assigned by immigration legal staff

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

• Students will develop an enhanced professional skill set, interact with other interns,clientsand supervisors remotely and contribute to projects while in the comfort of their own space

• Students will learn data collection and data management methods for program development and reporting

• Students will gain knowledge of USCIS administrative procedures by processing receipts and correspondence from USCIS

• Students will have hands own experience infilling out applications

• Student will gain knowledge of the types of immigration benefits available to refugees and asylees and the steps involved in applying for these benefits

• Apply academic learning to real-world projects and assignments

• Develop workplace skills andacquirespecific experience needed to pursue professional goals

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Prefer studentsor recent graduateswith interest andexperience with USCIS forms

• Must have reliable work hours and able to commit 3 days a week (9-5)

• Able to work independently and under pressure with multiple tasks and competingdeadlines

• The ideal candidates are independent, detail-oriented, and highly organized

• Attention to detail and procedure

• Work or volunteer experience with foreign populations, especially African or Middle and Near Eastern

• Bilingual in client languages including Spanish, Arabic, Farsi, or French is beneficial, but notrequired

• Computer literacy, preferably with PC systems

• Knowledge of immigration forms beneficial, but notrequired

• Applicants must be open to evolving responsibilities

REQUIREMENTS

• Mustsubmitintern hours on volunteer portal.

• Must pass a background check.

• Commitment of 15 hours per week for a minimum of 3 consecutive months.

• Must be at least 18 years old.

• Mustbe authorized towork in the United States. Please note that we are unable to provide sponsorship for a US work authorization.

This is anin-personrole. This role will report to Legal Assistant IMM Core Services.

The internship will be filled on a rolling basis. We will continue to accept applications until August 14th, 2026, or until the position is filled, whichever occurs first. Internship will begin the week of September 8th, 2026.