Asylum & Immigration Adjudicator

U.S.-Citizenship-and-Immigration-Services; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

USCIS is seeking an Asylum Officer to adjudicate asylum applications, conduct credible/reasonable fear screenings, and handle other benefit determinations within the asylum program.

The role requires evaluating complex information, applying immigration laws, and making determinations at multiple GS levels as described in the vacancy notice. Federal service offers robust benefits and opportunities for advancement.

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience at GS-07 level or equivalent.
• Experience reviewing immigration benefit applications.
• Ability to substitute graduate education or advanced degree for experience.

Responsibilities

• Adjudicate asylum and related immigration benefit applications.
• Conduct credibility determinations and screenings (credible/reasonable fear).
• Research information from databases and official reports to support decisions.
• Prepare written determinations and communicate outcomes.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Research skills

Reviewing documentation

Understanding immigration policies

Job description

USCIS is seeking an Asylum Officer to adjudicate asylum applications, conduct credible/reasonable fear screenings, and handle other benefit determinations within the asylum program.

The role requires evaluating complex information, applying immigration laws, and making determinations at multiple GS levels as described in the vacancy notice. Federal service offers robust benefits and opportunities for advancement.