Immigration Specialist

For the GS-9 level: You must demonstrate in your resume at least one year of qualifying experience equivalent to at least the GS-7 level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector, performing the following types of tasks: processing immigration/non-immigration visitor documents and petition requests; ensure compliance with U.S. Department of State and Homeland Security immigration rules and regulations; preparing necessary documents for immigration/non-immigration visitor cases as well as the personal, financial, and administrative documents pertinent to each case.

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EDUCATION: Completion of a Master's or equivalent graduate degree, or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or an LL.B. or J.D., if related;

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Combination of Education and Experience: a combination of education and experience that meets 100% of the qualification requirements for this position.

You qualify at the GS-11 level, if you meet one of the following qualification requirements:
You must demonstrate in your resume at least one year of qualifying experience equivalent to at least the GS-9 level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector, performing the following types of tasks: processing visa requests with the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services; analyzing difficult immigration issues using reference tools to determine appropriate course of action; resolving complex problems with immigration/non-immigration foreign visitor document requests; collecting documents/information needed to initiate case processing; providing instructions regarding proper completion of visa request packages; and determining the appropriate visa type.

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Education: completed a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or an LL.M., if related;

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Combination of Education and Experience: a combination of education and experience that meets 100% of the qualification requirements for this position.

You will receive credit for all experience material to the position, including experience gained in religious, civic, welfare, service, and organizational activities, regardless of whether you received pay.

Do not copy and paste the duties, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position.

Preview assessment questionnaire before you apply: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12403748