- Position Title
- Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) Adjudicator
- Agency
- Immigration and Customs Enforcement
- Announcement Number
- HSI-12735964-DE-SYJ Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Monday, May 19, 2025 to Sunday, August 31, 2025
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:
You will be required to submit supporting documentation to validate your claim of CTAP eligibility such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Resource Center.
- you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy
- your grade is equivalent to or higher than the grade level of the vacancy
- the promotion potential (full performance level) of the position you are being separated from is equal to or higher than the promotion potential of the vacancy, and
- your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
You will be required to submit supporting documentation to validate your claim of CTAP eligibility such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Resource Center.
3.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a federal agency other than the agency hiring for this position?
If yes, confirm:
If yes, confirm:
- you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy
- your grade is equivalent to or higher than the grade level of the vacancy
- the promotion potential (full performance level) of the position you are being separated from is equal to or higher than the promotion potential of the vacancy, and
- your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
Preferences
1.
Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
2.
Which of the following items describes your current or recent (within the last five years) political appointee service? If you responded yes to any of the items below, you will need to include a SF-50 specifying your prior service.
3.
I acknowledge that I am solely responsible for the answers and documentation submitted in my online application. I understand that my answers cannot be altered once I have submitted my application and the announcement has closed. I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all of the information contained in my online application for Federal Employment is true, correct, complete, and made in good faith. I understand that a false or fraudulent answer to any question or item on any part of my online application may be grounds for not hiring me, or for firing me after I begin work, and may be punishable by fine or imprisonment or both (See section 1001 of title 18, United States Code).
By clicking "Yes" below, I certify that I accept responsibility for the responses and documentation submitted in my online application and that the information I have provided is true to the best of my knowledge.
By clicking "Yes" below, I certify that I accept responsibility for the responses and documentation submitted in my online application and that the information I have provided is true to the best of my knowledge.
4.
Do any of your family members work for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement?
(A family member means an individual with any of the following relationships to the applicant: (1) Spouse, and parents thereof; (2) Sons and daughters, and spouses thereof; (3) Parents, and spouses thereof; (4) Brothers and sisters, and spouses thereof; (5) Grandparents and grandchildren, and spouses thereof; (6) Domestic partner and parents thereof, including domestic partners of any individual in (2) through (5) of this definition; and (7) Any individual related by blood or affinity whose close association with the employee is the equivalent of a family relationship.)
(A family member means an individual with any of the following relationships to the applicant: (1) Spouse, and parents thereof; (2) Sons and daughters, and spouses thereof; (3) Parents, and spouses thereof; (4) Brothers and sisters, and spouses thereof; (5) Grandparents and grandchildren, and spouses thereof; (6) Domestic partner and parents thereof, including domestic partners of any individual in (2) through (5) of this definition; and (7) Any individual related by blood or affinity whose close association with the employee is the equivalent of a family relationship.)
5.
If the answer to the question above is yes, please provide the relative(s)' name, relationship, and the ICE office or organization for which your relative(s) works (if known).
If the answer to the question above is no, please indicate 'not applicable'. (limit 1,000 characters)
If the answer to the question above is no, please indicate 'not applicable'. (limit 1,000 characters)
Assessment 1
The following questions will only be used to determine whether or not you meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position. You may wish to consult the vacancy announcement for a description of those requirements.
1.
Which of the following statements best describes your experience and/or education that would qualify you at the GS-07 Grade level?
2.
Which of the following statements best describes your experience and/or education that would qualify you at the GS-09 Grade level?
3.
Which of the following statements best describes your experience and/or education that would qualify you at the GS-11 Grade level?
For each of the task statements below, please select from A through E to indicate the skill level that you possess for each task listed. The questions were developed based on the linkage between the competencies and knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform the work of this position.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
4.
Select the response best describing your skill level in applying the rules of evidence and criminal procedure to protect the constitutional rights of the applicant/petitioner.
5.
Select the response best describing your skill level in identifying and prioritizing files with national security threats and public safety issues.
6.
Select the response best describing your skill level in providing direct and continuing assistance to US Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents and officials of other Federal Agencies in identifying individuals who pose a threat to national security/public safety.
7.
Select the response best describing your skill level in participating in fact finding and supporting enforcement personnel where information indicates fraud has been detected.
8.
Select the response best describing your skill level in ensuring that the adjudication process is performed correctly as required by the performance standards for accuracy.
9.
Select the response best describing your skill level in working closely with other functions of ICE to ensure full compliance with, or enforcement of, immigration laws.
10.
Select the response best describing your skill level in granting (or tantamount to denial) petitions based on evidence generated by requests for evidence (RFE) or research and refers cases to appropriate channels where fraud is suspected.
11.
Select the response best describing your skill level in reviewing, evaluating, and facilitating complex problem resolutions and taking all corrective actions required including: update information in systems, requests for information, and creating documents.
12.
Select the response best describing your skill level in identifying issues, problems, and errors concerning the electronic data tracking systems at both the national and local level and assists with the resolution of these issues.
13.
Select the response best describing your skill level in writing well-organized, logical, documents which cover essential issues and are clear, consistent with adjudicative standards and legislation and are applicable to the facts of the case or communicate agency policies and procedures.
14.
Select the response best describing your skill level in identifying and reporting instances of fraud or suspected fraud, including misrepresentation of identity, submission of fraudulent or altered docs, and patterns discerned by review and analysis of submitted petitions and applications.
15.
Select the response best describing your skill level in exhibiting ethical standards relating to interviews including impartiality and proper treatment of individuals interviewed.
16.
Select the response best describing your skill level in appropriately communicating final adjudicative decisions to applicant or petitioner.
17.
Select the response best describing your skill level in providing direct and continuing assistance to US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) personnel and officials of other Federal Agencies in identifying individuals who pose a threat to national security/public safety or in prosecuting those who commit fraud while seeking services and benefits.
18.
Select the response best describing your skill level in working closely with other functions of USICE to ensure full compliance with, or enforcement of, immigration laws.
19.
Select the response best describing your skill level in granting (or tantamount to denial) applications based on evidence generated by requests for evidence or research and refers cases to appropriate channels where fraud is suspected.
20.
Select the response best describing your skill level in establishing and maintaining an effective liaison with individual attorneys or representatives, attorney groups, community-based organizations, congressional offices, international business groups, representatives of the news media and other government agencies.
21.
Select the response best describing your skill level in developing materials and explaining procedures to clients, the public and USICE personnel at informational sessions, seminars, public meetings, etc.
22.
Select the response best describing your skill level in writing well-organized, logical, often complex legal decisions and opinions which cover essential issues and are clear, consistent with adjudicative standards and legislation and are applicable to the facts of the case or which communicate USICE policies and procedures.
23.
Select the response best describing your skill level in researching, drafting, editing, and finalizing reports, evaluations, presentations, standard statements, and correspondence.
24.
Select the response best describing your skill level in reviewing and interpreting new and established directives, instructions, regulations, etc. and delegations of authority for potential impact on program objectives, operation policies, work operations, and progress and is prepared to support interpretations / decisions to upper levels of management and HQ.
25.
Select the response best describing your skill level in performing complex analysis of systems applications to ensure that they are used properly and efficiently for adjudicative processes.
26.
Select the response best describing your skill level in seeking continuous process improvement by actively interpreting, analyzing and utilizing feedback from available quality information sources, and recommends further means to enhance productivity, efficiency, and adjudicative integrity.
27.
Select the response best describing your skill level in using available electronic systems to process applications and petitions through verification of any number of established data points to make adjudicative decisions and/or determine appropriate level of adjudicative review.
28.
Select the response best describing your skill level in reporting all instances of fraud or suspected fraud, including misrepresentation of identity, submission of fraudulent or altered docs, and patterns discerned by review and analysis of submitted petitions and applications.
29.
Select the response best describing your skill level in identifying and prioritizing files with national security threats and public safety issues.
30.
Select the response best describing your skill level in providing direct and continuing assistance to US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) personnel, and officials of other Federal Agencies in identifying individuals who pose a threat to national security/public safety, or in prosecuting those who commit fraud while seeking services and benefits.
31.
Select the response best describing your skill level in analyzing petitions and applications to discern fraud patterns, participates in fact finding and supports enforcement personnel where information indicates fraud has been detected.
32.
Select the response best describing your skill level in granting (or tantamount to denial) applications based on evidence generated by hearings or interviews and refers cases to appropriate channels where fraud is suspected.
33.
Select the response best describing your skill level in working closely with attorneys and agents, and other legal, law enforcement, and intelligence officials.
34.
Select the response best describing your skill level in writing well-organized, logical, often complex legal decisions and opinions which cover essential issues and are clear, consistent with adjudicative standards and legislation and are applicable to the facts of the case or which communicate USICE policies and procedures.
35.
Select the response best describing your skill level in providing expert testimony in legal proceedings.
36.
Select the response best describing your skill level in understanding and exhibiting ethical standards relating to interviews including impartiality and proper treatment of individuals interviewed.
37.
Select the response best describing your skill level in providing critical technical advice and assistance to lower graded employees in the adjudication of sensitive and fraud-prone petitions.