Immigration Officer Resume Examples

Immigration Officer with more than 10 years of experience working with federal agencies to help identify persons who may pose a security threat. Extensive experience checking and monitoring entrants into the United States; refined ability to open communication and build relationships with community organizations in order to collect their responses and opinions. Skilled in collecting and disseminating immigration information and conducting positive community relations.

• Determine the length of stay permitted for all non-citizens at port of entry
• Provide accurate and timely advice and information on all immigration policy and procedures to customers in an effective manner
• Refuse entry to passengers found not to be eligible for entry
• Assess immigration risks associated with entrants and apply risk management strategies to eliminate or minimize them

• Observed passengers passing through passport control areas
• Examined and approved passports
• Responded to Official Information requests within statutory time limits
• Conducted interviews and carried out surveillance
• Organized the removal of passengers who fail to qualify for entry and arranged placement in holding areas
• Practiced safe work methods making proper use of safety equipment and helped management to eliminate workplace hazards
• Collected statistics and fingerprints as needed
• Drafted reports and performed intelligence-based activities

USCIS – American Immigration Law Association (AILA)