Also called: USCIS Asylum Officer, Refugee Officer
Interviews people fleeing persecution to decide if they qualify for protection in the U.S.
Asylum officers hold long interviews, often through interpreters, listening to stories of persecution and checking whether they meet the legal definition. Refugee officers travel to camps overseas to interview families. It's emotionally demanding, meaningful work.
Federal GS pay scale.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Bachelor's degree (4-year), about 4 years after high school. Bachelor's degree; many have law or international backgrounds.
Ways in: 4-year college, Graduate school. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: International Relations, Political Science, Law (JD), Foreign Languages.
Growing about average. Approximate; depends on immigration policy.
Low risk for 10 years. AI helps with country research and transcripts; credibility interviews and protection decisions stay human.
Classes: Spanish or Arabic, AP Psychology, AP Government.
Official data: O*NET occupation 13-1041.
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