Working for Immigration

[Lizzy 0]

Has anyone ever thought about working for any of the service centres or Immigration offices?

Going through this process has actually got me really interested in this type of work? When i can actually start working i may think about applying for this kind of work.

Anyone else found this process has made them interested in this kind of work? or do you just run, screaming in the opposite direction?

Edited July 2, 2006 by Lizzy

[Kathryn41 3,205]

Actually, in my former job in Canada I worked as an assistant to the Member of Parliament and got quite involved in helping individuals through the Canadian immigration system. I toyed with the idea of seeking employment in the US immigration office as well. Still haven't given up on the idea because I do find the process fascinating and I enjoy meeting and working with people from other countries and cultures. I am hesitant because of the nature of the bureaucray involved, however, and wonder if I would end up feeling more frustrated than fulfilled. I think, if you are interested, you should go for it. I have met a lot of non-US born individuals in my various interactions with the immigration department, so others have obviously felt the same pull. Good luck.

[Lizzy 0]

Wow an assistant to a Member of Parliament )

Thanks, i am interested and when i can legally work, i think i shall look into it seriously.

Thanks for your post!

[Tim and Bethanie 1]

<running in the opposite direction>

[I'm Gone 60]

I would think most if not all the jobs under the Department of Homeland Security require you to be a U.S. citizen.

Do a search at:

http://www.usajobs.gov/

[aussiewench 9]

I have been looking into some things but not with USCIS in any way or form, even if I was a citizen. Have made some initial inquiries and will follow them up once I am clear of a path. I would be but one individual in a service center etc and not be able to do what I would like to most.....Help those going through this process.

Edited July 2, 2006 by aussiewench

[Ban Hammer 13,545]

I would think most if not all the jobs under the Department of Homeland Security require you to be a U.S. citizen.

Do a search at:

http://www.usajobs.gov/

they don't pay enough

[I'm Gone 60]

I would think most if not all the jobs under the Department of Homeland Security require you to be a U.S. citizen.

Do a search at:

http://www.usajobs.gov/

they don't pay enough

Working for the government is not about money, it's about that warm feeling get from helping others. LOL

Edited July 2, 2006 by mdyoung

[rebeccajo 14]

Working in the office of an immigration attorney would probably be the closest you could get to your career goal until you become a citizen.

Or for an agency such as Catholic Community Charities that assist immigrants.

Admirable path. I would love to do the same but no such branch of the government exists in my area. We've got the Bureau of Public Debt, the IRS, the FBI - but the closest DHS office to me is 80 miles away. And it's just a sub-office.

[Peggy 1]

I would think most if not all the jobs under the Department of Homeland Security require you to be a U.S. citizen.

Do a search at:

http://www.usajobs.gov/

they don't pay enough

Working for the government is not about money, it's about that warm feeling get from helping others. LOL

I worked for the Gov't before I moved to the USA.

Let me tell ya it was all about the money they pay you

[babybunny 2]

I would think most if not all the jobs under the Department of Homeland Security require you to be a U.S. citizen.

Do a search at:

http://www.usajobs.gov/

they don't pay enough

Working for the government is not about money, it's about that warm feeling get from helping others. LOL

I choked when you said that..

[Fandango 1,440]

Funnily enough, I was talking about this very same thing just yesterday...

Man, I would actually love to work as a conoff...

[Jersey Girl 2]

Interesting idea, take a look here: jobs

But even for a USC, there's often a residency requirement. (I just moved back to the States.) They need good folks, especially ones who have a modicum of compassion. Immigration, in all its aspects, is a total mess. Uncle Sam Needs You ... Yesterday!

[Lou Lou 1]

I would imagine working for the government would be a complete pain in the arsenal. That's what most immigration officers have said to me....and judging by how everything changes every 6 months or so, I'm not surprised. I know someone who works in the the VSC and believe me, it aint an easy ride.

[KarenCee 3]

I would imagine working for the government would be a complete pain in the arsenal. That's what most immigration officers have said to me....and judging by how everything changes every 6 months or so, I'm not surprised. I know someone who works in the the VSC and believe me, it aint an easy ride.

I'm thinking you're right Lou Lou....I can't imagine wanting to work for Immigration! Just think if one of the workers could give us an insight to a typical day (or not so typical)...might change your mind.

I'm sure not all government jobs are that way though....I'm just guessing anything connected to Immigration would be stressful to say the least.