Immigration Services Officer

U.S.-Citizenship-and-Immigration-Services; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is seeking an Immigration Services Officer (GS-09) to adjudicate immigration benefits and conduct in-person interviews.

The position supports federal agencies in identifying threats to public safety and national security, under Direct Hire Authority for critical hiring needs. Qualifications include the ability to examine documents for authenticity, research and apply immigration laws, and make determinations based on policy guidance.

Qualifications

• Examining, evaluating evidence, and analyzing immigration benefits documents for authenticity.
• Researching, analyzing and applying immigration laws, policies and procedures.
• Making determinations for immigration benefits based on reviews of applications in coordination with policies.
• Education may substitute for experience: Master’s degree or 2 graduate years or a J.D./L.L.B. from an accredited school.

Responsibilities

• Examine immigration benefits documents for authenticity and accuracy.
• Research and apply relevant immigration laws, policies, and procedures.
• Make determinations on immigration benefits after reviewing applications with established policies.

Skills

Interviewing candidates

Evidence examination

Analytical reasoning

Education

Master's degree

J.D. or L.L.B.

Job description

Protect your homeland and defend your culture. Join USCIS, America's frontline defense against illegal foreign infiltration and fraud.

As an Immigration Services Officer, you may conduct in-person interviews to adjudicate applications for immigration benefits and assist other federal agencies in identifying those who pose a threat to national security and public safety.

The qualifications for this position must be met by 11:59 PM (Eastern Time) on 10/16/2026.

Time in Grade does not apply to Delegated Examining Announcements, any reference to Time in Grade in the questionnaire will not apply to the rating and ranking of applicants.

This announcement is issued under the Direct Hire Authority to recruit for positions for which the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, has a critical hiring need.

GS-09:

• Examining, evaluating evidence, and analyzing immigration benefits documents received for authenticity.
• Researching, analyzing and applying appropriate immigration laws, policies and procedures.
• Making determinations for immigration benefits based on reviews of applications in coordination with policies. OR
• You may substitute a Master's degree or 2 full years of graduate education leading to such a degree in any field or a J.D. or L.L.B. degree for experience required at the GS-09 grade level. Such education must have been obtained from an accredited college or university and demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of this position. Check with your school to determine how many credit hours comprise two years of graduate education. If that information is not available, use 36 semester or 54 quarter hours.

Federal Experience:

If you are using current or prior federal experience as a basis for qualifying for this position, the grade levels and length of employment (mm/dd/year) at each grade level must be listed in your work history. This information will be further validated if selected for this position.

National Service Experience:

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build criteria competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer service.