Immigration Intern

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's 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 world's 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 you're 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 year,   10 hours per week   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 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 Utah’s Immigration Leg al Services program serves more than 800 individuals each year, providing accessible , affordable and critical legal representation and advice to immigrants and their families   in order to   acquire 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 of   a 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 will   assist   with case filing and documentation, communication with clients, researching immigration case law,   and   conducting 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 of   1 year   starting September   2025, 10 hours minimum per week   RESPONSIBILITIES:    Manage Immigration Case Files and Documentation .   Assist   with completing   case file intake   with clients .   Compile case notes and enter data into tracking systems .   Perform administrative duties for the immigration program, including receiving,   screening   and responding to phone calls, text messages,   emails   and in-person inquiries .   Assist   Legal   Representative   with   preparation   and drafting   of   a pplications, cover letters, legal   briefs   and   other documents related to immigration cases .   Contacting   clients to inform them of notices, appointments,   documents   or information needed,   and   communicating   with clients about their case .   Conduct research on   various   legal topics   and   precedent   to   assist   the Legal Representative   with developing legal arguments .   Other tasks   and research projects   based on Intern areas of interest developed with supervisor .   LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   The Intern will gain a broad understanding of the U.S. Immigration system, Immigration   law   and its   interaction with and   effect on New Americans   The Intern will   utilize   and improve both written and verbal communication skills   and increase cultural understanding as they interact with   New Americans   of all languages and cultural backgrounds   REQUIREMENTS:    This internship is fully in-person – it is   required   for the intern to be in the office for   the majority of   the internship hours .   Interest in immigration, law or international studies is a plus (not   required )   S trong written   and verbal   communication skills   This is an unpaid internship position. No financial compensation, including compensation for relocation, is available.   Interested applicants should email a resume, cover letter, and   two letters of recommendation   to   [email protected]   with the subject line   Immigration & Citizenship   Intern.   IRC leading the way from harm to home.   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   or 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 Accountability. In 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: https://careers.rescue.org/us/en/cookiesettings US Benefits: We offer a comprehensive and highly competitive set of benefits. In 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