Immigration Assistant – All interested Applicants
The work schedule for this position is Full Time (40 hours per week). Start date: Candidate must be able to begin working within a reasonable period of time (4 weeks) of receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.
Salary:(KES) KSh2,474,341 – (KES) KSh4,106,283/Per Year
Agency :Embassy Nairobi
Location:Nairobi, KE
Close Date:
(MM/DD/YYYY)04/26/2024
Duties
Processes immigration petitions and applications, including giving recommendations on the proper disposition of requests for immigration benefits. Liaises with the public, U.S. and international government agencies, international and non-governmental organizations on a wide range of immigration matters within the jurisdiction of the U.S citizen and Immigration Services (USCIS) Nairobi Field Office. Facilitates the operations of USCIS Nairobi through reporting, identity verification, fraud detection, and other support activities.
Qualifications and Evaluations
Requirements:
EXPERIENCE:
Minimum of five years of experience reviewing, researching, and analyzing petitions and applications for immigration benefits involving complex regulatory framework; and extensive customer service experience is required.
JOB KNOWLEDGE:
Knowledge of the U.S. Immigration and Nationality Act (INA), Title 8 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) and related court decisions, policies, and procedures, as well as knowledge of Kenyan civil and criminal law. Working knowledge of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services and its relevant systems. Familiarity with the U.S. Refugee Access Program and its implementing partners. Strong comprehension of the Foreign Affairs Manual. Familiarity with U.S. Embassy Nairobi’s organizational structures and procedures.Education Requirements:
LANGUAGE:
Level IV English (Fluent; reading/speaking/writing) (This may be tested).
Level III Kiswahili, Somali or Tigrinya (Good working knowledge; speaking/reading/writing) is required.
Must have excellent oral and written communication skills in English and second language (Kiswahili, Somali or Tigrinya, including strong presentation skills, the ability to persuade and mobile stakeholders, and the ability to prepare professional reports.
