Asylum Officer: Impactful Immigration Adjudicator

Citizenship and Immigration Services; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Long-term care insurance

Retirement plan

Thrift Savings Plan

Flexible Spending Account

Job summary

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) seeks an Asylum Officer to adjudicate asylum applications, conduct credible fear screenings, and process other benefit applications within the asylum program.

The role is part of DHS with competitive federal benefits. The position involves evaluating complex immigration cases, applying INA provisions, and collaborating with federal partners to ensure lawful determinations.

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience for GS-09 equivalent to GS-07 level, involving immigration benefits duties.
• Proficiency in interpreting immigration laws, policies, and procedures.
• Education substitutions allowed (Master's, J.D., LL.M., or equivalent) to meet experience requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals applying for immigration benefits by examining supporting documentation for authenticity or relevance.
• Interpret and apply immigration laws, policies, and procedures to determine eligibility.
• Research or prepare formal recommendations or memoranda per INA provisions.
• Examine documents for authenticity or potential fraud; assess credibility.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Strong communication

Education

Master's degree or two years of graduate education

J.D. or LL.B. degree

Ph.D. or equivalent degree

Job description

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) seeks an Asylum Officer to adjudicate asylum applications, conduct credible fear screenings, and process other benefit applications within the asylum program.

The role is part of DHS with competitive federal benefits. The position involves evaluating complex immigration cases, applying INA provisions, and collaborating with federal partners to ensure lawful determinations.