Occupation
Immigration case officer
Immigration case officers assess applications to enter, remain in, or gain status in a country against the criteria set out in legislation and policy. Each decision has to be justified on the evidence in the file, and written up so the applicant and any reviewing body can see the reasoning.
Also known as: Immigration officer · Visa officer · Caseworker (immigration)
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Part of Government, policy and administration
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What the work involves
Assess applications and supporting evidence against the applicable statutory criteria.
Verify documents and identity information and refer suspected fraud for investigation.
Interview applicants or request further evidence where a file is incomplete.
Write decisions setting out the findings and the reasons for the outcome.
Apply policy and operational instructions consistently across comparable cases.
Prepare files for review, appeal, or tribunal proceedings when a decision is challenged.
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How people commonly enter
A bachelor's degree in law, political science, public administration, or a related field.
Direct entry through a government recruitment process with departmental training.
Progression from a processing, client services, or administrative role in the same department.
Movement from a border services, settlement, or consular position.
Typical training: Bachelor's degree
Licensing: Not typically licensed
Pathways: Common in public service
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Typical work context
- Desk based
- High responsibility
- Predictable routine
- Public facing
Desk based · High responsibility · Predictable routine · Public facing
Related interests
- Investigative (analytical)
- Conventional (organizing)
- Social (helping)
Investigative (analytical) · Conventional (organizing) · Social (helping)
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