How can I become an immigration officer? Which course should I pursue?

What does an immigration officer do? Immigration officer provides student Visa, Employment Visa which could be temporary or permanent, Visa extension and the permanent citizenship. The immigration officer is often the first point of contact when a non-citizen enters the country wherein he asks the basic question of what kind of visa he/she has been permitted and the duration of stay in that particular country. How to become an immigration officer? You need to register to Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India. The Immigration services at the major International Airports in India and the Foreigners registration work in seven major cities are handled by the Bureau of Immigration (BOI). What are skills required? Key skills for immigration officer are confidence, assertiveness, resilience, excellent communication, language proficiency, interpersonal skills, team-working skills and organisational skills. How much do they earn? An immigration officer can expect the salary in the range of 50k to 80k per month depending upon the position and can differ from time to time.

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