Working as an Adjudications Officer with USCIS

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Working as an Adjudications Officer with USCIS

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

The USCIS is essential to American security as it regulates immigration into the United States and ensures that those who are admitted as immigrants will not prove harmful to U.S. security or be a burden on society.

This branch of U.S. security offers a large number of desk jobs that may appeal to job seekers interested in the law enforcement field who do not meet the physical requirements needed for field work in organizations like the FBI or Secret Service.

The most prominent of USCIS positions is that of adjudications officer - this is the person who determines whether an applicant for U.S. immigration is eligible to enter the United States.

Job Description: A Day in the Life of an Adjudications Officer Adjudications officers review applications for immigration and immigration benefits and make decisions regarding these requests based on their extensive knowledge of immigration laws and practices. The officer is responsible for determining applicant eligibility for benefits such as immigration, employment and legal status.

An adjudications officer's day involves reviewing the information in applications, interviewing applicants, checking applicant's references and conducting background checks. Officers may also hear appeals and review or reconsider old immigration cases. They may also be required to appear as witnesses in court in cases involving immigrants, including deportation hearings and criminal cases.

General Requirements and Training All USCIS adjudications officers must be U.S. Citizens in good standing with the law..

Salary, Benefits and Opportunities for Advancement

USCIS adjudications officers receive an annual salary at the GS-5 ($27,026 - $35,135 base pay annually) or GS-7 ($33,477 - $43,521) level upon initial hiring. Substantial benefits include federal health, dental and vision plans, life insurance, retirement, federal saving plans, paid vacation, social security benefits, and free Medicare after age 65.

There is possibility for promotion in the USCIS, depending on an adjudication officer's job performance and the agency's continued need for higher level employees. Senior positions result in salary increase, potentially to the GS-12 level.

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Edited September 24, 2013 by c12h22oh

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