Benefits
At USCIS we put our employees first, offering a wide array of benefits and workplace flexibilities to help ensure our employees’ wellbeing.
Compensation
- We follow the General Schedule pay scale.
- For qualifying (hard to fill) positions, we may offer tuition repayment assistance, recruitment, relocation, and retention incentives.
Vacation, Sick Leave and Work Schedules
- 11 paid holidays each year.
- Up to 13 days of sick leave annually.
- Up to 26 days of annual leave.
- Flexible or compressed work schedules may be available.
Health Benefits
- Choose from the widest selection of health plans in the country.
- Supplemental dental and vision benefits are available if you want additional coverage.
- Flexible spending accounts for dependent and health care expenses.
- Long-term care insurance is available.
Life Insurance
- Automatic, low-cost policy.
- Other options to increase your coverage.
Commuter Benefits
- Transit subsidy available in some areas to encourage employees to use public transportation.
- Reduced or no-cost parking available at some USCIS locations.
WorkLife Balance
- Free, confidential counseling services available 24/7 for you and your family.
- Free referrals for child care searches, elder care evaluations, financial planning, legal assistance, discounts on goods and services, and more.
- Backup care when your normal dependent care is unavailable on a day you are supposed to work.
- Some offices allow employees to telework.
Retirement
- Three-part retirement system including the Federal Employees Retirement System, Social Security and the Thrift Savings Plan, similar to a 401(k), with agency-matching contributions.
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