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Asylum Officer
Citizenship and Immigration Services
$118,984–$154,682/yr
📍 Chicago, Illinois · Remote
Protect your homeland and defend your culture. Join USCIS, America's frontline defense against illegal foreign infiltration and fraud. As an Asylum Officer, you will determine whether an individual qualifies for asylum, statutory withholding of removal, or withholding or deferral of removal under the CAT; and work in collaboration with FDNS to identify individuals and organizations who seek immigration benefits by fraudulent means. Adjudicate complex asylum cases through non-adversarial interviews and make determinations as to whether an individual qualifies for asylum, statutory withholding of removal, or withholding or deferral of removal under the Convention Against Torture. Conduct research of specific Country Conditions in coordination with RAIO Research Unit as part of the...
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This position is 35 miles from Naval Station Great Lakes. The 2026 BAH rate there is $2,427/month for an E-5 with dependents — useful for working out what the salary above is actually worth locally. Nearest VA facility: Chicago VA Regional Benefit Office, 4 miles away. 10 other open positions are currently listed within 25 miles. Browse all jobs near Naval Station Great Lakes.
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