About the role#
The Immigration Intern supports the immigration team in Charlottesville by assisting clients with various legal processes. This role involves direct interaction with clients and administrative support for immigration casework. This is an unpaid, on-site internship for the Fall 2026 term.
What you'll do#
- Attend the Volunteer and Intern Orientation.
- Draft USCIS applications, including green card and naturalization petitions.
- Prepare invitation letters for IRC clients.
- Maintain and organize immigration case files.
- Track active cases with USCIS.
- Communicate regularly with immigration caseworkers regarding schedules and case updates.
- Handle clerical tasks such as copying and filing.
- Record and submit monthly hours via the online Volunteer Dashboard.
- Adhere to strict confidentiality policies regarding client information.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an undergraduate or graduate degree program, or recent graduate status (candidates pursuing a JD are preferred).
- Excellent oral and written English skills.
- Strong computer proficiency, including Excel, MS Word, and immigration tracking software.
- High attention to detail and a commitment to timeliness.
- Willingness to follow all workplace and intern policies, including safeguarding and confidentiality standards.
- An interest in working with refugees and learning about diverse global populations.
Location & details#
- Location: Charlottesville, VA.
- Term: Fall 2026.
- Modality: On-site.
- Compensation: Unpaid.
