Fall 2025: Immigration Intern (Unpaid)

San Diego CA

  • Organization: IRC - International Rescue Committee
  • Location: San Diego CA
  • Grade: Internship - Internship
  • Occupational Groups:
    • Migration
  • Closing Date:

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.

SCOPE OF INTERNSHIP: Intern will provide support for Immigration Legal Staff with current and new client cases.  

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

  • Enter data into Case Management Software (LollyLaw) and other tracking systems

  • Work directly with Immigration Staff to assist with case follow-ups

  • Conduct research projects to assist with cases

  • Conduct research to assist with community outreach and other program development goals

  • Conduct administrative projects to support casework

LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 

  • Intern will gain a deeper understanding of current U.S. Immigration systems

  • Intern will receive training and acquire knowledge of U.S. Immigration application processes procedures, as well as eligibility requirements for various applications etc.

  • Intern will develop research skills and ability to concisely summarize findings for workplace use

REQUIREMENTS: 

  • Current enrolment in ABA accredited Law School, Graduate Program, Undergraduate Program or have received their Bachelor’s degree within the last year.

  • Attention to detail

  • Ability to take direction (written and oral) and to complete tasks independently

  • Must be punctual and dependable (regular attendance required); Minimum 15 hrs. per week

  • Prior customer service experience and/or the ability to work well with others of varied backgrounds

  • Proficiency in a second language (especially Amharic, Arabic, Burmese, Cantonese, Dari, Farsi, French, Karen, Khmer, Mandarin, Pashto, Russian, Spanish, Somali, Swahili, Ukrainian, Urdu, or Vietnamese)

  • No driving requirement

Compensation: This is an unpaid internship opportunity.

Working Environment:

  • This position is in-person at our City Heights office only

  • Must be able to complete work during business hours Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:00pm. No shifts will be scheduled outside of these business hours.



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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Before applying, please make sure that you have read the requirements for the position and that you qualify.
Applications from non-qualifying applicants will most likely be discarded by the recruiting manager.
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