Immigration Services Officer

U.S.-Citizenship-and-Immigration-Services; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services in the United States invites applicants for the Immigration Services Officer (GS-09) to adjudicate immigration benefits and conduct in-person interviews. You may assist other federal agencies in identifying threats to national security and public safety.

Time in Grade does not apply to this announcement. You qualify at the GS-09 level with one year of specialized experience or an equivalent combination, and you may substitute a Master's degree or 2

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 in coordination with policies.
• Education substitution options include Master's degree or 2 years of graduate education or a JD/LLB.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-person interviews to adjudicate applications for immigration benefits.
• Assist other federal agencies in identifying threats to national security and public safety.
• Apply applicable immigration laws and policies to determine eligibility.

Skills

Specialized experience

Education

Master's degree or 2 years of graduate education or JD/LLB

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 10/05/2026. 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

You qualify at the GS-09 level if you possess one (1) year of specialized experience, which is equivalent to at least the GS-07 level in the federal government, that equipped you with the skills needed to successfully perform the duties of the position. You must have experience performing the majority of the following duties:

• 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.