Immigration Services Officer

Summary

Protect your homeland and defend your culture. Join USCIS, America's frontline defense against illegal foreign infiltration and fraud. As an Immigration Services Officer
, you may conduct in‑person interviews to adjudicate applications for immigration benefits and assist other federal agencies in identifying those who pose a threat to national security and public safety.

• Public
  : U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
• Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL):
  Federal employees whose job, agency or department was eliminated and are eligible for priority over other applicants.

If you're ready to help safeguard the nation's immigration system and combat immigration fraud, review the

HOW TO APPLY

section for steps to prepare for your online applications.

• Organizational
  
  Location:
  
  This position is located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, within the Field Operations Directorate, District 11 and is assigned based on the need of the agency.
• The responsibilities described are for the full performance level. At developmental grade levels, assignments will be of more limited scope performed with less independence, and limited complexity.
• Screening and vetting to grant or deny complex applications and petitions for immigration benefits based on electronic or paper applications, petitions, and in‑person interviews.
• 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.
• Plan and conduct independent research concerning the eligibility and entitlement of persons seeking benefits, employment, and/or legal status under the Immigration and Nationality Act as amended.
• Conduct preliminary fact‑finding and initiate further action where information indicates fraud has been detected.
• Use government systems to perform security checks in accordance with all applicable DHS/USCIS laws and policies; conduct file searches for aliases, dates of birth, and criminal behavior.
• Write well‑organized, logical, often complex legal decisions and opinions that are clear, consistent with adjudicative standards and legislation, and that communicate USCIS policies and procedures.
• Complete and update administrative reports, systems, and security reporting requirements in accordance with applicable regulations and procedures.
• Conduct in‑person interviews (screening and vetting) to elicit information or statements to assess credibility and identify inconsistencies.
• Provide direct support and assistance to US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) personnel and officials of other federal agencies.

• You must be a U.S. Citizen or U.S. National to apply for this position.

• Successfully pass a Background Investigation including financial disclosure.

• Must pass a drug screening.

• Must submit resume and supporting documentation.

• Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered with the Selective Service.

• Political appointees may require OPM approval before onboarding.

• USCIS applies the Telework Enhancement Act of 2010 to its telework program.

This position IS NOT considered "essential" for purposes of reporting to work when the facility might otherwise be closed.

Residency Requirement
:
Candidates not currently employed by USCIS must have resided in the United States for three of the last five years immediately prior to applying for this position; or worked for the U.S. Government as an employee overseas in a Federal or Military capacity; or been a dependent of a U.S. Federal or Military employee serving overseas.

Probationary Period: You may be required to serve a probationary period of 1 year.

The qualifications for this position must be met by 11:59 PM (Eastern Time) on 12/02/2025.

• GS‑09: One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS‑07 level, or a Master’s degree (or 2 years of graduate education) or a J.D. or L.L.B. degree. Experience must include…