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 work:
IRC's Immigration Department in Silver Spring, Maryland, provides high quality, low-cost immigration services, including filing applications for adjustment of status (i.e., green cards),
work Authorization, naturalization, and family reunification for a broad range of clients.
Responsibilities:
Responsible
for
go
ing
through client immigration documents and
assist
ing
clients
with
requirements for consultation
s
and application sessions
with legal staff
.
Answer client questions
regarding
immigration services, and
,
when necessary
,
refer clients to the
appropriate IRC
staff member.
General administrative support
,
includ
ing
tracking, filing, and mailing relevant documents
,
applications, and notices of action.
Under the guidance of the supervising
I
mmigration
Services
Manager
,
assist
in putting client information updates in
Lolly
Law
database.
Assist
clients with document translation, authentication,
presentation
and completion.
Provide special
assistance
to clients with
particular needs
.
Promote the IRC’s immigration department through online and local networks.
Research immigration issues, polices and progra
ms
Build partnerships with local agencies to improve system
s
of providing immigration services.
Learning Objectives:
Learn about immigration services available to newcomers.
Gain experience in online databases such as Lolly Law and application processing.
Experience working i
n outreach to support building partnerships.
Qualifications:
Working towards a college degree related to international relief, humanitarian work or refugee law related subjects. Must be current student or within 12 months of
schooling.*
Passion to work
with limited
-English speaking refugees (second language
proficiency
a plus, Spanish strongly preferred, also seeking French, Dari, and Pashto)
Interest and/or work experience on U.S Immigration law
and outreach knowledge
(Prior experience in immigration is a plus).
Excellent research, language,
database
management
,
and record keeping skills.
TO APPLY
Click
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at the top of this page. Please attach a resume, cover letter, and a list of (at least) three references to your application. The deadline to apply is January 5th, 2026.
This position is for the Spring
semester and requires a minimum commitment of 4 months
. Ability to come in-person to Silver Spring office is
req
uired
. T
he immigration department is currently in-person Monday – Thursday and remote on Fridays.
Spring 2026 Interns are expected to begin their internship term by attending an in-person intern orientation on January 26th,
2026
from 9:15AM-3:30PM.
We currently offer internships during the following semesters:
Spring: January – May
Summer: June– August
Fall: September – December
Internships are typically posted 2-3 months prior to the
anticipated
start date.
Note: Internships with the IRC in Silver Spring are unpaid. Spring 2026 interns may be eligible for per diem reimbursement at the rate of $15/day to offset the costs of food and travel. For information on scholarship opportunities, contact your university or the IRC Silver Spring
Community Engagement Coordinator Michalina Kulesza at
mi
[email protected].
*Candidates applying not enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program and outside of 12 months from graduation are welcome to apply
.
These candidates will be processed as volunteers.
To protect our clients, the IRC
requires
all selected applicants to complete background checks. We ask that you make a $30 donation to help us cover the associated costs. Currently, 87% of our funding goes directly to programming to support our clients, and your help to cover this cost will ensure that no funding is directed away from serving our clients. Instructions will be provided after you have been selected to intern or volunteer.
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.
The IRC is committed to fostering an accessible workplace. We encourage individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities to apply for positions that align with their qualifications and interests. If you are selected for an interview, please inform your recruiter if you
require
any accommodations during the recruitment process. Examples of accommodations may include extended time for interviews or assessments, flexible scheduling to accommodate medical appointments, or
assistance
with communication needs. The IRC has offices in many locations, each with varying
capacities
to provide specific accommodations. While we are committed to doing our best to meet your needs, please note that certain accommodations may depend on the resources and facilities available at each location. Please know we will carefully consider all requests and make every effort to ensure a supportive and accessible recruitment process.
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.