Associate Counsel

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

Recruitment began on February 11, 2026

and the job listing Expires on March 14, 2026

As an Associate Counsel with the Regulatory and Verification Law Division (RVLD), responsibilities include, but are not limited to, providing legal advice to the Chief Counsel, RVLD Chief, USCIS personnel, and other Departmental components on the application of the Administrative Procedure Act (APA) and Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) to agency actions, policies, and interpretations of the Immigration and Nationality Act and other immigration laws;

reviewing, revising, and drafting rule makings, information collection packages, and policies in conjunction with subject matter experts; coordinating reviews and clearance within OCC; providing training on the regulatory process, APA, PRA, and related matters; coordinating issues with Privacy and Verification attorneys as appropriate; and providing litigation support to the U.S. Attorney’s office on cases arising from USCIS adjudications.
Strong preference will be given to attorneys with recent experience in these areas and in-depth knowledge of immigration law and USCIS adjudicatory processes.

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