IMMIGRATION OFFICER

Protect your homeland and defend your culture. Join USCIS, America's frontline defense against illegal foreign infiltration and fraud. As an IMMIGRATION OFFICER, you will provide guidance, conduct research for the purpose of enhancing current policies and procedures, and identify, articulate, and pursue suspected immigration benefit fraud. PRINCIPALES MISSIONS : Organizational Location: This position is located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, within Fraud Coordination Branch and are assigned based on the need of the agency. The responsibilities described are for the full performance level. At developmental grade levels, assignments will be of more limited scope performed with less independence, and limited complexity. Performs anti-fraud, public safety, and national security-related duties consistent with the national effort directed by USCIS' Fraud Detection and National Security Directorate. Performs investigative functions to safeguard the immigration system by conducting extensive screening and vetting inquiries and detailed research and analysis. Serve as a subject matter expert and liaison with internal and external partners, including USCIS adjudicators, law enforcement agencies, prosecutors, and intelligence agencies to communicate or coordinate activities. Plans, organizes, and coordinates briefings and information exchange-related programs and projects. Coordinates and performs studies in order to develop procedures, manuals, and other guidance to detect and deter fraud, public safety threats, or national security concerns in the nation's legal immigration system. Conducts research to develop criteria, methods, and techniques for the resolution of advanced program problems. QUALIFICATIONS REQUISES : The qualifications for this position must be met by 11:59 PM (Eastern Time) on 11/16/2026. Current Federal employees must have served 52 weeks at the lower grade or equivalent grade band in the Federal service. The Time-in-Grade requirement must be met by 11:59 PM (Eastern Time) on 11/16/2026. GS-12: You qualify at the GS-12 level if you possess one (1) year of specialized experience, which is equivalent to at least the GS-11 level in the federal government, that equipped you with the skills needed to successfully perform the duties of the position. You must have experience performing the majority of the following duties: Determining admissibility and reviewing documentation of those seeking admission to the United States. Reviewing evidence related to individuals applying for immigration benefits and conducting liaison with law enforcement or intelligence agencies. Identifying and researching potential fraud, public safety, or national security concerns in immigration programs. Assisting with planning and implementing policies and procedures related to the detection of immigration fraud. GS-13: You qualify at the GS-13 level if you possess one (1) year of specialized experience, which is equivalent to at least the GS-12 level in the federal government, that equipped you with the skills needed to successfully perform the duties of the position. You must have experience performing the majority of the following duties: Preparing analytical reports related to immigration law, immigration regulations or immigration fraud to make formal recommendations to leadership. Applying immigration laws and investigative procedures to uncover potential immigration benefit fraud schemes or national security concerns that threaten the integrity of the legal immigration system. Collaborating with external entities to investigate suspected immigration benefit fraud. Analyzing immigration benefit fraud procedures or policies to identify weaknesses in detecting immigration fraud. Please read the following important information to ensure you submit everything we need to consider your application: It is your responsibility to ensure that you submit your responses and appropriate documentation

Salaire : $102,415 – $158,322/Per Year | Avantages : https://www.dhs.gov/employee-resources/my-benefits

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is the government agency that oversees lawful immigration to the United States. USCIS upholds America's promise as a nation of immigrants and fosters a culture of opportunity and growth. USCIS addresses fraud, national security, and public safety concerns that may be detected within the immigration benefit process. To help USCIS deliver on our mission, we rely on our proud and dedicated workforce who work tirelessly to protect the United States and its citizens through legal immigration adjudication and fraud detection. If you're ready to help safeguard the nation's immigration system and combat immigration fraud, review the HOW TO APPLY section for steps to prepare for your online applications. Visit uscis.gov/careers for more information.