Immigration Legal Services Intern (summer 2026)

International Rescue Committee Inc

Silver Spring, United States
Base: unpyid; bonus/equity: not specified; benefit...
Client immigration document review
Assist with application requirements
Answer client immigration questions
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) provides high-quality, low-cost immigration services to a broad range of clients, including assistance with green cards, work authorization, naturalization, and family reunification

Job Summary

  • The International Rescue Committee (IRC) provides high-quality, low-cost immigration services to a broad range of clients, including assistance with green cards, work authorization, naturalization, and family reunification.
  • Interns will gain experience in online databases like Lolly Law, application processing, and outreach to support partnership building.
  • This is an unpaid summer internship requiring a minimum commitment of 30 hours per week, with eligibility for per diem reimbursement and potential scholarship opportunities.

Matching Summary

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) provides high-quality, low-cost immigration services to a broad range of clients, including assistance with green cards, work authorization, naturalization, and family reunification.

Salary

Base: Unpaid; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Per diem reimbursement ($15/day)

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Client immigration document review
  • Assist with application requirements
  • Answer client immigration questions
  • General administrative support
  • Update client information in database
  • Assist with document translation

Nice-to-have

  • Solutions-driven change-maker
  • Passion for humanitarian work
  • Second language proficiency
  • Promote immigration department
  • Build partnerships with agencies

Key Requirements

  • Currently enrolled student or within 12 months of schooling
  • College degree related to international relief, humanitarian work, or refugee law
  • Interest/work experience in U.S. Immigration law
  • Excellent research, language, database, and record keeping skills
  • Ability to work in-person at Silver Spring office

Work Rights

Not specified

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