Immigration Services Officer - Citizenship and Immigration Services

THE LONG ISLAND FIELD IS CURRENTLY LOCATED AT 30 BARRETTS AVE HOLTSVILLE, NY 11742. PLEASE NOTE THAT THE OFFICE WILL BE MOVING TO A NEW LOCATION AT 1600 STEWART AVE WESTBURY, NY 11590. THE NEW OFFICE IS CURRENTLY PROJECTED FOR A DATE TO BE DETERMINED. THE PHYSICAL DUTY STATION FOR THE QUEENS FIELD OFFICE THE FALCHI BUILDING 31-00 47TH AVENUE 5TH FLOOR ROOM 5001 LONG ISLAND CITY, NY 11101. THE PHYSICAL DUTY STATION FOR THE NEW YORK CITY FIELD OFFICE IS THE JACOB K. JAVITS FEDERAL BUILDING AT 26 FEDERAL PLAZA, NEW YORK, NY 10278. The qualifications for this position must be met by 11:59 PM (Eastern Time) on 07/24/2026. 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 07/24/2026. GS-09: You qualify at the GS-09 level if you possess one (1) year of specialized experience, equivalent to at least the GS-07 level in the federal government, which has 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: Examining, evaluating evidence, and analyzing immigration benefits documents received for authenticity. Researching, analyzing and applying appropriate immigration laws, policies and procedures. Making determinations for immigration benefits based on reviews of applications in coordination with policies. OR You may substitute a Master's degree or 2 full years of graduate education leading to such a degree in any field or a J.D. or L.L.B. degree for experience required at the GS-09 grade level. Such education must have been obtained from an accredited college or university and demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of this position. Check with your school to determine how many credit hours comprise two years of graduate education. If that information is not available, use 36 semester or 54 quarter hours. GS-11: You qualify at the GS-11 level if you possess one (1) year of specialized experience, equivalent to at least the GS-09 level in the federal government, which has 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: Making final determinations on non-sensitive, routine immigration matters related to the Immigration and Nationality Act, or representing applicants on non-sensitive, routine hearing or appeal requests involving immigration matters. Determining applicant credibility, analyzing evidence, and applying statutory requirements, regulations, judicial and administrative precedents. Researching and writing well-organized, complex legal decisions consistent with adjudicative standards and legislation. OR You may substitute a doctoral degree (PhD or equivalent degree) or three (3) full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree in any field, or L.L.M. if related for experience at the GS-11 grade level or such education must have been obtained in an accredited college or university and demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of this position. Check with your school to determine how many credit hours comprise three years of graduate study. If that information is not available, use 54 semester or 81 quarter hours. GS-12: You qualify at the GS-12 level if you possess one (1) year of specialized experience, equivalent to at least the GS-11 level in the federal government, which has 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: Researching and analyzing immigration laws, policies, regulations, and precedent decisions to determine the eligibility and entitlement of immigration benefits. Analyzing information and documents to determine credibility and eligibility and writing final determinations with legal analysis to support decisions. Making final determinations on sensitive, complex immigration cases involving eligibility for citizenship and immigration benefits; or preparing legal briefs or other written memoranda that advocate for a determination in complex hearing or appeal cases. 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 07/24/2026. 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 experience related to the requirements found in the qualification section of this announcement, as