Immigration Benefits Adjudicator

U.S.-Citizenship-and-Immigration-Services; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services is seeking an Immigration Services Officer to adjudicate applications for immigration benefits and conduct in-person interviews. The position supports federal agencies in identifying threats to national security.

Qualifications include specialized experience at GS-09 level or higher with options for education substitutions. Time-in-Grade does not apply to this Direct Hiring Authority posting.

Qualifications

• 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-07 required at GS-09, performing duties listed in the announcement.
• Ability to examine, evaluate evidence, and analyze immigration benefits documents.
• Researching, analyzing, and applying immigration laws, policies, and procedures.
• Education substitutions permitted for experience: Master’s degree/2 years grad study or J.D./LL.B. for GS-09 level, per the announcement.

Responsibilities

• Examine, evaluate evidence, and analyze immigration benefits documents for authenticity.
• Research, analyze, and apply immigration laws, policies, and procedures.
• Make determinations for immigration benefits in coordination with policies.

Skills

Specialized experience

Evidence evaluation

Policy interpretation

Interviewing

Education

Master's degree or 2 years graduate education

J.D. or LL.B.

Doctoral degree or LL.M.

Job description

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services is seeking an Immigration Services Officer to adjudicate applications for immigration benefits and conduct in-person interviews. The position supports federal agencies in identifying threats to national security.

Qualifications include specialized experience at GS-09 level or higher with options for education substitutions. Time-in-Grade does not apply to this Direct Hiring Authority posting.