Fall 2026 Immigration Intern - UNPAID

Background

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. Founded in 1933, the IRC is one of the world's largest INGOs, operating in over 40 countries and 28 U.S. cities. The IRC in Atlanta office was established in 1979 and has resettled over 30,000 refugees into the Greater Atlanta area. As the largest refugee resettlement agency in Georgia, the IRC in Atlanta resettles an average of 1,000 refugees annually.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive intake and needs assessment
• Aid clients in completing applications for various immigration benefits (I-131, I-485, I-765, N-400, I-134)
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date files and detailed case notes
• Enter required data into databases and meet case reporting deadlines
• Prepare responses to I-485 RFEs
• Aid clients with missed USCIS interviews and rescheduling
• Make NVC payments
• Review files monthly and address matters with Managing Attorney
• Assist caseworkers with file requests and follow-ups
• Assist in Citizenship Workshops
• Complete change of address forms with CIS
• Help maintain filing system for immigration petitions
• Submit intern hours on volunteer dashboard
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Prefer students or recent graduates with interest and experience with USCIS forms
• Able to work independently and under pressure with multiple tasks and competing deadlines
• Independent, detail-oriented, and highly organized
• Bilingual in client languages including Spanish, Arabic, Farsi, or French (beneficial but not required)
• Computer literacy, preferably with PC systems
• Knowledge of immigration forms beneficial but not required

Requirements

• Must submit intern hours on volunteer portal
• Must pass a background check
• Commitment of 15 hours per week for a minimum of 3 consecutive months
• Must be at least 18 years old
• Must be authorized to work in the United States

Benefits

• 10 sick days
• 10 US holidays
• 20-25 paid time off days depending on role and tenure
• Medical insurance starting at $163 per month
• Dental starting at $6.50 per month
• Vision starting at $5 per month
• FSA for healthcare and commuter costs
• 403b retirement savings plan with immediate vesting
• Disability & life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program

Equal Opportunity Employer

The IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.