Immigration Asylum Officer — Analyze Claims & Protect National Security

Citizenship and Immigration Services; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Thrift Savings Plan

Flexible Spending Account

Personal leave days

Paid federal holidays

Job summary

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

The role supports homeland security and requires careful analysis of immigration information, with benefits including a comprehensive federal benefits package and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Specialized experience qualifying for GS-07 level or higher (one year at GS-07 level equivalent).
• Experience performing duties: reviewing immigration benefit applications to determine adjudicative decision, researching information, and analyzing facts.
• Alternative education substitutions allowed: one year of graduate education, or superior academic achievement for GS-07; Master’s degree or JD/LLB can substitute for GS-09; doctoral degree or three years grad education for GS-11; GS-12 requires specialized experience with asylum/refugee cases.

Responsibilities

• Adjudicate asylum applications.
• Conduct credible/reasonable fear and other screenings.
• Adjudicate other benefit applications managed by the asylum program.

Job description

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

The role supports homeland security and requires careful analysis of immigration information, with benefits including a comprehensive federal benefits package and opportunities for professional development.