International Rescue Committee · 2 months ago
Immigration Intern (Spring 2026)
Silver Spring, MD
Internship
Onsite
Intern
Start in 2026 WinterThe 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. The Immigration Intern will assist the Immigration Department in providing high quality, low-cost immigration services and support clients through various administrative tasks.
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Responsibilities
Responsible for going through client immigration documents and assisting clients with requirements for consultations and application sessions with legal staff
Answer client questions regarding immigration services, and, when necessary, refer clients to the appropriate IRC staff member
General administrative support, including tracking, filing, and mailing relevant documents, applications, and notices of action
Under the guidance of the supervising Immigration Services Manager, assist in putting client information updates in Lolly Law database
Assist clients with document translation, authentication, presentation and completion
Provide special assistance to clients with particular needs
Promote the IRC’s immigration department through online and local networks
Research immigration issues, polices and programs
Build partnerships with local agencies to improve systems of providing immigration services
Qualification
Required
Working towards a college degree related to international relief, humanitarian work or refugee law related subjects. Must be current student or within 12 months of schooling
Passion to work with limited-English speaking refugees (second language proficiency a plus, Spanish strongly preferred, also seeking French, Dari, and Pashto)
Interest and/or work experience on U.S Immigration law and outreach knowledge (Prior experience in immigration is a plus)
Excellent research, language, database management, and record keeping skills
Benefits
10 sick days
10 US holidays
20-25 paid time off days depending on role and tenure
Medical insurance starting at $143 per month
Dental starting at $6.50 per month
Vision starting at $5 per month
FSA for healthcare and commuter costs
A 403b retirement savings plans with immediately vested matching
Disability & life insurance
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.
Company
International Rescue Committee
IRC responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises & helps some of the most vulnerable people from harm to home.
Founded in 1933
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1.25MKey Investors
American Student AssistanceThe Pfizer FoundationU.S. Department of Agriculture
2024-03-25Grant· $0.5M
2021-11-30Grant
2021-10-07Grant· $0.75M
Leadership Team
David Miliband
President & CEO
Katherine Crowley
Associate Director, Global Corporate Partnerships
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