Immigration Legal Services Intern (Fall 2026)

El Comité Internacional de Rescate (IRC) responde a las peores crisis humanitarias del mundo, ayudando a restaurar la salud, la seguridad, la educación, el bienestar económico y el poder de las personas devastadas por conflictos y desastres. Fundado en 1933 a instancias de Albert Einstein, el IRC es una de las organizaciones no gubernamentales humanitarias internacionales (ONGI) más grandes del mundo, que trabaja en más de 40 países y 29 ciudades de Estados Unidos para ayudar a las personas a sobrevivir, recuperar el control de su futuro y fortalecer sus comunidades. Como fuerza al servicio de la humanidad, los empleados del IRC generan un impacto duradero al restaurar la seguridad, la dignidad y la esperanza de millones de personas.

Si eres una persona apasionada por el cambio y orientada a las soluciones, únete a nosotros para influir positivamente en la vida de millones de personas en todo el mundo y lograr un futuro mejor. The IRC is recognized by the U.S. Department of Justice to provide immigration legal services.

Some of our services include filing applications for adjustment of status (i.e. green cards), naturalization, and family reunification for refugees, asylees and immigrants. Interns will gain experience working at an internationally recognized non-profit organization and a first-hand look at the basics of immigration processes and procedures. Reports To   Immigration Legal Assistant or Legal Representative Learning Objectives  Gain exposure to the challenges and opportunities for providing nonprofit immigration legal services.

Learn basic policies and procedures of the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) and Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Learn practical methods to fill out USCIS immigration forms, to organize and provide supporting documents, and to help clients write financial affidavits for fee waivers, affidavits of birth, and affidavits in response to USCIS requests for additional evidence. Practice and apply basic interviewing techniques to conduct client intake forms, including methods to develop trust with clients, ensure complete disclosure, and identify red flags while gathering information.

Responsibilities Under the guidance of IRC immigration staff, meet with clients to assist with specific applications and forms. Track, file and mail relevant documents, applications and notices of action; maintain immigration databases. Ensure that translation services for immigration processes and procedures are provided in a language that is accessible to clients during intakes and application completions.

Assist with special research or other projects. Other tasks and related duties as assigned.

Requirements Prior experience and/or interest working with refugees and immigrants. Prior experience and/or interest in law or providing nonprofit legal services. Ability to work independently and as a team member in a fast-paced, global environment.

Ability to learn new immigration processes quickly. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Strong writing skills: ability to keep clear and accurate case notes and records.

Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook) and web-based applications (databases, Box). Fluency in English required. Bilingual ability in one of the predominant languages of the local client base is desired.

Position Details    IN-PERSON:  Fall 2026 internships will be hybrid. This includes a combination of standard office environment, remote work, and field time within the greater Baltimore area. DATES:   Internships start with a required orientation on Monday, September 14 th   (approx. 9:30 AM – 3 PM).

Regular weekly hours start the week of September 14 th , 2026, and will continue through December 18 th , 2026 (14 total weeks). HOURS:   Internships require a minimum of 15 hours per week for   14 weeks . Interns should be able to come to the office at least 3 days per week.

LAPTOP:   Interns will be issued an IRC laptop for the duration of the internship to perform both remote and in-office responsibilities. REIMBURSEMENT:   Internships with the IRC in Baltimore are unpaid. University credit may be arranged.

Fall 2026 interns are eligible for per diem reimbursement at the rate of $15 per day (defined as 7.5 hours) to offset the costs of food and travel of the internship. Interns may also be reimbursed for mileage driven for any approved activities (based on round-trip mileage from the IRC office).

Application Process DUE DATE:   apply   online at   careers.rescue.org  by 11:59 PM ET on Sunday, August 30 th . INTERVIEWS:   Applicants selected for interviews will be contacted to schedule interviews beginning August 2026. Due to the volume of applications, only applicants who are selected for interviews will be contacted.

Interviews will be conducted  approximately August 4 th   through August 20 th , 2026. OFFERS:   Applicants who have interviewed for positions can expect to receive a decision no later than August 25 th , 2026. Confirmations will be due at the latest by August 27 th , 2026.

Equal Opportunity Employer We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

Please contact us to request accommodation. This is an unpaid position and is not eligible for benefits. Normas de conducta profesional: El IRC y los trabajadores del IRC deben adherirse a los valores y principios descritos en el IRC Way, nuestro código de conducta.

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