Family Reunification Intern
 International Rescue Committee | |
 United States, New York, New York | |
| 122 East 42nd Street (Show on map) | |
 Nov 15, 2024 | |
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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.
This is an unpaid internship.
SCOPE OF INTERN WORK: With oversight from the Program Officer for Family Reunification, the Family Reunification Intern will play an important role in processing family reunification applications for the Priority 3 Affidavidt of Relationship (P3 AOR), Former Soviet Union Affidavidts of Relationship (FSU AOR) and Iranian Refugee Information Form (Iranian RIF), on behalf of IRC clients. COMMITMENT: 6 months starting in December 2024 (or January 2025), 15.0 or 37.5 hours per week (full-time preferred, but flexible)
RESPONSIBILITIES: The Family Reunification Intern will assist in vetting, submitting, and tracking of Priority 3 Affidavidt of Relationship (P3 AOR), Former Soviet Union Affidavidts of Relationship (FSU AOR) and Iranian Refugee Information Form (Iranian RIF), in accordance with standards set forth by the Department of State's Bureau of Population, Refugees and Migration (PRM). This includes applications received from IRC field offices, providing targeted feedback on required corrections or updates, if needed; and updating and maintaining detailed tracking of application submissions to ensure accuracy and timeliness. The Intern will work closely with the Program Officer for Family Reunification.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
1. The intern will gain knowledge of the United States Refugee Admission Program (USRAP), specifically the Pre-Arrival processing.
2. The intern will gain knowledge of family reunification programs within the USRAP, specifically the Priority 3 Affidavidt of Relationship program & the Lautenberg Programs (Former Soviet Union Affidavidts of Relationship and Iranian Refugee Information Form).
3. The intern will develop skills in quality assurance data tracking.
REQUIREMENTS:
* Bachelor's degree preferred.
* Experience working with immigration or resettlement programs preferred.
* Exceptional attention to detail and strong organizational skills required.
* Excellent time management skills and ability to maintain tight deadlines required.
* Clear written and verbal communication skills required.
* Knowledge of Microsoft Office programs, especially Excel, required.
This is an unpaid internship position. No financial compensation, including compensation for relocation, is available.
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.
Commitment to Gender, Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion: The IRC is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, respectful, and safe work environment where all persons are treated fairly, with dignity and respect. The IRC expressly prohibits and will not tolerate discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or bullying of the IRC persons in any work setting. We aim to increase the representation of women, people that are from country and communities we serve, and people who identify as races and ethnicities that are under-represented in global power structures. | |