Immigration Services Officer – DHS Careers

Position Summary:

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide direct assistance to personnel/officials of other Federal agencies in identifying individuals who pose a threat to national/public security.
• The responsibilities described are for the GS-09 full performance level. At developmental grade levels, assignments will be of more limited scope performed with less independence, and limited complexity.
• Conduct security checks in accordance with all applicable DHS/USCIS laws and policies.
• Grant or deny applications and petitions for immigration benefits and determine appropriate level of adjudicative review and update databases with appropriate information and decisions.
• Gather information using a variety of methods including document review, electronic systems checks, interviews, etc. to make adjudicative decisions on immigration benefit applications/petitions
• Provide applicant/petitioner/beneficiary support including liaison with internal and external stakeholders, problem resolution, and in-person services.
• Research and interpret sources including immigration laws and regulations, operating instructions, legislative history, precedent decisions, state and local laws, and international treaties to determine adjudicative decision.
• Process electronic or paper applications and petitions for immigration benefits using available electronic systems to verify numerous established data points.

Required Education & Experience:

• Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered with the Selective Service
• Analytical Skills
• Successfully pass a Background Investigation including financial disclosure
• You must be a U.S. Citizen or U.S. National to apply for this position
• You must pass a drug screening
• Political appointees may require OPM approval before on-boarding
• Technical Competence
• Reasoning
• You must submit resume and supporting documentation