• Fall 2025: Immigration Intern (Unpaid)

    International Rescue Committee (San Diego, CA)


    Requisition ID: req58936

     

    Job Title: Fall 2025: Immigration Intern (Unpaid)

     

    Sector: Immigration & Citizenship

     

    Employment Category: Intern

     

    Employment Type: Part-Time

     

    Open to Expatriates: No

     

    Work Arrangement:In-person

    Job Description

    SCOPE OF INTERNSHIP: Intern will provide support for Immigration Legal Staff with current and new client cases.

    RESPONSIBILITIES:

    + Enter data into Case Management Software ( LollyLaw ) and other tracking systems

    + Work directly with Immigration Staff to assist with case follow-ups

    + Conduct research projects to assist with cases

    + Conduct research to assist with community outreach and other program development goals

    + Conduct a dministrative projects to support casework

    LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

    + Intern will gain a deeper understanding of current U.S. Immigration systems

    + Intern will receive training and acquire knowledge of U.S. Immigration application processes procedures, as well as eligibility requirements for various applications etc.

    + Intern will develop research skills and ability to concisely summarize findings for workplace use

    REQUIREMENTS:

    + Current enrolment in ABA accredited Law School , Graduate Progra m, Undergraduate Program or have received their Bachelor’s degree within the last year.

    + Attention to detail

    + Ability to take direction (written and oral) and to complete tasks independently

    + Must be punctual and dependable (regular attendance required ) ; Minimum 15 hrs. per week

    + Prior customer service experience and/or the ability to work well with others of varied backgrounds

    + Proficiency in a second language (especially Amharic, Arabic, Burmese, Cantonese, Dari, Farsi, French, Karen, Khmer, Mandarin, Pashto, Russian, Spanish , Somali, Swahili, Ukrainian, Urdu, or Vietnamese)

    + No driving requirement

     

    Compensation : This is an unpaid internship opportunity.

    Working Environment:

    + This position is in-person at our City Heights office only

    + Must be able to complete work during business hours Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:00pm. No shifts will be scheduled outside of these business hours.

    Qualifications