Refugee Officer, Emily Biester

Emily Biester is a Refugee Officer for U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). Prior to her position at USCIS, Emily served as a volunteer in the Peace Corps, where she taught English at a public high school in Madagascar. While at Michigan, Emily worked with refugees and asylum seekers at the Freedom House in Detroit, and with individuals at all stages of their immigration journey at an immigration law office. She majored in Political Science and International Studies, with a minor in French.

Join Emily for a virtual conversation on entering the civil service, working for the federal government, and the efficacy of taking time after college to engage in academic or public service programs.

You should attend this workshop if you are:
A liberal arts and/or sciences student
Interested in pursuing a career in public service
Exploring post college service programs like Fulbright, City Year, AmeriCorps, or Peace Corps before starting grad school or a full-time career

What you’ll gain by attending:
Get advice on how to navigate the application process for jobs with the federal government
Get a better understanding of work in the public sector, specifically citizenship and immigration services
Find out what opportunities to take advantage as an LSA student that can positively impact a career path in civil service