Immigration Services Officer

About the position

The Immigration Services Officer position within the Field Operations Directorate involves adjudicating complex applications and petitions for immigration benefits. The role requires providing assistance to federal agencies in identifying individuals who may pose a national security or public safety threat. Officers will be responsible for making critical decisions regarding immigration eligibility based on thorough research and analysis of relevant laws and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Grant or deny complex and highly sensitive applications and petitions for immigration benefits.
• Research, interpret, and apply appropriate statutes, regulations, and precedent decisions to make adjudicative decisions.
• Interview applicants and petitioners to elicit statements, assess credibility, and analyze information for eligibility decisions.
• Conduct security checks and assist federal law enforcement agencies in identifying ineligible individuals for immigration benefits.
• Utilize electronic systems to verify data points for adjudicative decisions and update databases accordingly.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or U.S. National to apply for this position.
• Successfully pass a Background Investigation including financial disclosure.
• Must pass a drug screening.
• Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered with the Selective Service.
• Current Federal employees must have served 52 weeks at the lower grade or equivalent grade band in the Federal service.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in examining and evaluating immigration benefits documents for authenticity.
• Knowledge of immigration laws, policies, and procedures.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage
• Dental insurance coverage
• Vision insurance coverage
• Life insurance coverage
• Long-term care insurance
• Retirement plan
• Thrift Savings Plan (similar to a 401(k))
• Flexible Spending Account
• Employee Assistance Program
• Personal leave days
• Paid federal holidays
• Flexible work schedules
• Telework options
• Tuition reimbursement
• Transportation subsidies
• Uniform allowance
• Health and wellness programs
• Access to fitness centers
• Employee training and developmental opportunities