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 : 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. Identify, articulate, and pursue suspected immigration benefit fraud, as well as identify and refer egregious public safety cases and national security concerns for appropriate investigation. Serve as a liaison and collaborate with a variety of internal and external Department of Homeland Security entities regarding national policies and procedures. Prepare concept and position papers designed to enhance a variety of policies, procedures, and projects. Coordinate, plan, and organize briefings and information exchange-related programs and projects. Serve as an expert in the development and dissemination of regulatory information to include, standard operating procedures, operational manuals, and other background and security check information. QUALIFICATIONS REQUISES : The qualifications for this position must be met by 11:59 PM (Eastern Time) on 11/20/2026. 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 11/20/2026. 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. OR GS-14: You qualify at the GS-14 level if you possess one (1) year of specialized experience, which is equivalent to at least the GS-13 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: Implementing long-range project management plans that enhance the detection of immigration benefit fraud. Providing technical and administrative guidance on policies and procedures to uncover potential immigration benefit fraud schemes that threaten the integrity of the legal immigration system. Collaborating with law enforcement agencies to investigate suspected immigration benefit fraud. Overseeing development of research on new or existing immigration benefit fraud policies to provide recommendations addressing 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 prior to 11/20/2026. You must upload your resume under the "Resume" category. Resumes submitted under the "Other Documents" category will not be considered. Your most recently submitted resume will be used to determine your qualifications for the position advertised in this announcement. Therefore, your resume must highlight your most relevant, significant

Salaire : $121,785 – $187,093/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.