USCIS Career Fair-Houston, TX

Students and Alumni,

Join U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) for a career fair on Saturday, May 18, 2024, at the USCIS Houston Office, 810 Gears Road, Houston, TX from 11:30am to 4:30 p.m. Central Time to learn more about our humanitarian mission and how joining USCIS can be the start of a meaningful career.

During this event, Hiring Managers and HR Specialists will be on-site to answer questions about positions, resumes and other supporting documents, and conduct interviews for select candidates. Qualified applicants may receive a job offer on-the-spot and be able to complete several pre-employment steps, such as fingerprinting.

Read below for more information on each available position and various locations.

Positions eligible for Direct Hire Authority (all U.S. Citizens and Nationals):

• Asylum Officer GS-9/11/12/13 - Adjudicate asylum applications, conduct credible and reasonable fear screenings, and adjudicate other benefit applications managed by the asylum program, including motions to reopen and reconsider. Available at the following locations: Bethpage, NY; Miami, FL; Chicago, IL; New Orleans, LA; Houston, TX; Tustin, CA; San Francisco, CA.
• Supervisory Asylum Officer GS-13 - Provide direction to staff engaged in the administration and enforcement of Immigration and Nationality laws pertinent to the Asylum Program. Available at the following locations: Bethpage, NY; Chicago, IL; New Orleans, LA.
• Legal Administrative Specialist GS-5/7/9 - Interact with applicants to elicit and provide valuable information relating to their case. Available at the following locations: Houston, TX; New Orleans, LA; Atlanta, GA; Chicago, IL; San Francisco, CA.

Positions eligible for Non-Competitive Hiring Authority (Veteran, Schedule A, etc.) in Houston, TX:

• Citizenship & Immigration Services Clerk (OA) GS-5 - Conduct a preliminary examination of applications and petitions for immigration benefits, establish records files, and search databases for information.
• Compliance Inspection and Support (CIS) Assistant (OA) GS-5/6/7 - Respond to written and oral inquiries from the public, other organizations, governmental agencies, Congressional offices and provide information and assistance on applications to applicants and petitioners and/or their legal representatives.
• Mission Support Specialist GS-7/9 - Provide administrative support for the local Asylum Office in one or more mission support areas, including travel, finance and budget, procurement, logistics, asset management, human resources, records management and/or office automation.
• Immigration Services Officer GS-5/7/9/11/12 - Independently research, interpret and analyze an extensive spectrum of sources in order to accurately adjudicate immigration benefits and petitions.
• Supervisory Management Program Analyst GS-13- Provide direction to staff that implement, coordinate, analyze, and provide recommendations on agency programs.

What paper documents to bring to the event:

• Two forms of ID (such as passport, state-issued ID card).
• Printed copy of your registration ticket.
• Federal Resume (USCIS recommends that resumes be no more than five pages in length)
• Transcripts for all undergraduate and graduate level education, if applicable
• List of three Professional References and their contact information.
• If you are a veteran: (1) DD-214 showing character of service; and, (2) Veterans Affairs (VA) disability rating letter, if applicable
• If you are an individual with a disability: Letter stating you have a qualifying disability, from a medical professional or other organization that grants disability benefits.

Important items to take note of prior to the event:

• You can be considered for two positions at this event. If you want to be considered for more than one position, please bring additional copies of all the documents listed above.
• Documents WILL NOT be returned.
• NO onsite printing will be available.
• NO electronic documents will be accepted.

To register for this event please go to: USCIS Career Fair in Houston, TX 

Learn more about USCIS:

• For salary information please visit: OPM Salary Information. 
• Check out our open job opportunities on USAJOBS.

We look forward to meeting you!