Immigration Intern - Fall/Winter 2025-26

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world's largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you're a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future.

Job Title: Immigration Intern - Fall/Winter 2025
Location: In-person, Glendale office 
State Date: Winter 2025/ASAP
Duration: 4-6 Months; 15 hours per week; Standard business hours

***** NOTE: This is an unpaid internship. *******

BACKGROUND: The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. At work in over 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities to restore safety, dignity, and hope, the IRC leads the way from harm to home.

​SCOPE OF WORK: The Immigration Program Intern will work closely with the Immigration Department to serve refugees and members of the local immigrant community.

LEARNING OUTCOMES:  

• The intern will develop a working understanding of U.S. immigration process/policy, especially as it applies to refugees.
• The intern will have the opportunity to work directly with immigration legal representatives, gaining insight into real-world legal services.
• The intern will gain a strong resume booster for law school, graduate school, or NGO work

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Assisting Immigration Legal Representatives to complete immigration applications for Green Cards, Citizenship, and other applications as needed.
• Making copies of petitions and evidence and uploading to case file.
• Completing case notes related to client case files.
• Working one-on-one with clients to complete applications.
• Conducting follow-up phone calls to clients. 

REQUIREMENTS: 

• Current undergraduate, or less than one year out of school
• Fluency in one of the following languages strongly preferred: Arabic, Farsi, Pashto, or Spanish
• Familiar with the mission of IRC and willing to represent it appropriately.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to work well with a culturally diverse staff.
• Prior experience in immigration is a plus.
• In-office attendance on Wednesdays and Thursdays in Glendale

Our Hiring Process: 

• Attend an info session to learn more about this opportunity. RSVP HERE.
• Submit your online application here.
• Interview with our team.
• A background check was done via HireRight (a donation of $49 to help cover the cost).
• Attend an Orientation. 

Don't hesitate to contact Volunteer.LA@Rescue.org if you have any questions.

Standard of Professional Conduct: The IRC and the IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in the IRC Way – our Code of Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, Accountability, and Equality.

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US Benefits: We offer a comprehensive and highly competitive set of benefits. In the US, these include: 10 sick days, 10 US holidays, 20-25 paid time off days depending on role and tenure, medical insurance starting at $143 per month, dental starting at $6.50 per month, and vision starting at $5 per month, FSA for healthcare and commuter costs, a 403b retirement savings plans with immediately vested matching, disability & life insurance, and an Employee Assistance Program which is available to our staff and their families to support counseling and care in times of crisis and mental health struggles. 

Equal Opportunity Employer: IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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.