OVERVIEW
The USCRI Law Student Intern, Fall will assist USCRI legal offices with substantive legal case work. The successful candidate must be committed to immigration and human rights issues and be able to conduct advocacy, education, and other outreach activities.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Assist attorneys with affirmative and removal-based immigration caseloads: provide drafting support, compile supporting documentation, and manage client calendars.Draft, review, and file affirmative immigration petitions: Under attorney supervision, full life-cycle case supportReview cases under extending processing times: gather updated facts and documents, submit Congressional Inquiries where appropriate, and submit updates or supplemental memos to USCIS as needed.Address additional legal needs: such as filing FOIA requests, updating case records, and collaborating with pro bono attorneys....