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Position Title
Immigration Services Officer
Agency
Citizenship and Immigration Services
Announcement Number
12606666-ATL-IMP-24 Opens in new window
Open Period
Monday, December 2, 2024 to Wednesday, December 11, 2024
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
1.

Do you wish to be considered under the Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) because you are a current DHS employee who has received an official notice stating that your position is no longer needed, or that you will be separated by reduction in force (RIF) and meet all of the following criteria?

  • Occupy a position in the same local commuting area of the vacancy, and
  • Occupy a position at or above the grade of the announced position and with no greater promotion potential, and
  • Have a current performance rating of at least "fully successful" or equivalent

For more information about CTAP eligibility, visit The Employee's Guide to Career Transition.

Proof is required. You must submit the following documentation to support your claim:

  • My most recent SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action), or equivalent, as stated in the job announcement that shows position occupied (block #34 of your SF-50); tenure; grade and step; salary; and, full performance level.
  • If my position occupied is "2 - Excepted Service" (block #34 of your SF-50), I have also included the initial SF-50, or other official Notification of Personnel Action, for that appointment.
  • Documentation of my Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a proposed removal/separation notice.
  • My latest performance rating of record.
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2. Do you wish to be considered as a current U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) employee who is in a permanent position that is in the competitive service (see block #34 on your SF-50 for your position type)?

Proof is required. You must submit the following documentation to support your claim:
  • Your SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action), or equivalent, as stated in the job announcement. It is recommended that you submit your most recent SF-50 that shows your position occupied (block #34 of our SF-50); tenure; grade and step; salary; and, full performance level.
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3. Do you wish to be considered as a current U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) employee who has held, or currently holds, a permanent position in the competitive service (see block #34 of your SF-50) with the same or higher promotion potential of the position being advertised?  

Proof is required. You must submit the following documentation to support your claim:
  •  Your SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action), or equivalent, as stated in the job announcement. It is recommended that you submit your most recent SF-50 that shows your position occupied (block #34 of your SF-50); tenure; grade and step; salary; and, full performance level.
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Preferences
1. I acknowledge the following conditions if I choose to submit my resume through the USAJOBS Resume Builder:
  • I understand that resumes submitted through USAJOBS Resume Builder are converted to a PDF format when they are transmitted to USA Staffing from the USAJOBS applicant interface and additional spaces/page gaps are added to resumes during the Resume Builder conversion process;
  • Based on the above conditions, I understand that USCIS strongly encourages me to save my resume to a PDF document and upload the PDF document instead of submitting my resume created through Resume Builder;
  • I understand that USCIS' human resources will only review the first 5 pages of my resume to determine eligibility/qualifications for this position;
  • By answering YES to this question, I am indicating that I have met this requirement for consideration.

(Note: Additional guidance regarding this requirement is available within the How to Submit Your Resume section of the USCIS Resume Requirement FAQs.)
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2. There is a residency requirement for all applicants not currently employed by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. This residency requirement states that candidates must have, for three of the last five years immediately prior to applying for this position(s); (1) resided in the United States; OR (2) worked for the United States Government as an employee overseas in a Federal or Military capacity; OR (3) been a dependent of a U.S. Federal or Military employee serving overseas. Do you meet one of these requirements? (limit characters)
3. I acknowledge that this position is NOT remote and that if selected, I will be expected to report to the duty station listed within the announcement text.
  • By answering YES to this question, I am indicating that I understand this requirement.
  • By answering NO to this question, I am asking to be removed from further consideration for this position.
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Assessment 1
1. GS-13 - Which of the following statements best describes your experience? (limit characters)
2.

You must provide the position title(s) and dates of employment referenced in your resume that demonstrates the experience related to your response.

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3. This position has a time-in-grade (TIG) requirement to qualify at the GS-13. Have you completed 52 weeks in a position at or above the GS-12 grade level or equivalent? (limit characters)

The following section contains a multitude of question types. If you see a radio button, you can only select one response. If you see a checkbox, you may select all that apply.

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4. Select the activities you have completed to communicate with applicants and petitioners applying for immigration benefits. (limit characters)
5. Which sources have you researched to identify and detect Immigration Fraud? (limit characters)
6. Which statement best describes your highest level of experience adjudicating immigration benefits applications? (limit characters)
7. Which activities have you performed to provide assistance to immigration personnel? (limit characters)
8. Which statement best describes your highest level of experience drafting templates for formal correspondence? (limit characters)
9. Which statement best describes your highest level of experience developing and formatting written information in clear and concise communication documents for decision makers? (limit characters)
10. Which choice best describes your highest level of experience writing documents that are consistent with adjudicative standards? (limit characters)
11. Which sources of information have you independently researched and interpreted to embrace a course of action related to a case? (limit characters)
12. Select the activities you have performed related to ensuring the accuracy of data related to the adjudications of benefits. (limit characters)
13. Which sources have you researched to adjudicate applications for benefits? (limit characters)
14. What statements apply to your experience developing communication strategies designed to encourage employee innovation and participation in overcoming operational challenges and policy changes. (limit characters)
15. In which settings have you delivered training on Immigration Fraud detection or Immigration benefit requests? (limit characters)
16. Which statement best describes your highest level of experience developing and/or delivering training in written communication? (limit characters)
17. Indicate your level of experience briefing Senior Leadership regarding issues related to national security. (limit characters)
18. Choose the statement(s) below that reflect(s) your experience giving oral presentations in a professional setting. (limit characters)
19. Which statement best describes your experience creating presentations. (limit characters)
20. If you are a Federal employee, is your most recent performance rating equivalent to a "pass," "satisfactory," or better? (limit characters)
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21. Your ratings in this Occupational Questionnaire are subject to evaluation and verification based on the documents and references you submit. Later steps in the selection process are specifically designed to verify your ratings. Deliberate attempts to falsify information may be grounds for not selecting you or for dismissing you from the position/agency. It is your responsibility to provide the responses, information, and documentation regarding your work history for us to determine your eligibility and qualifications for this position. By agreeing to the statement below, you are confirming that you: 1) understand this warning, 2) have reviewed your responses to this questionnaire for accuracy, 3) verify that your responses accurately describe your current level of experience and capability, and 4) that you have provided all of the information and documentation needed for us to determine your eligibility and qualifications for this position. (limit characters)