About this role
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Opportunity for advancement
- Training & development
About Us
Global Impact Group LLC is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and ISO 9001 / ISO 17100 certified provider of interpretation and translation services. We provide secure, high-quality language solutions in 80+ spoken and signed languages for USCIS and other federal agencies.
We are seeking Telugu Over-the-Phone Interpreters (OPI) to support our USCIS contract. Telugu is a major South Indian Dravidian language, spoken widely in India and among diaspora communities, and is often required in immigration and asylum interviews.
Responsibilities
- Provide real-time Telugu ↔ English telephonic interpretation for USCIS interviews, hearings, and official proceedings.
- Deliver interpretation with accuracy, neutrality, and professionalism.
- Maintain strict confidentiality and comply with USCIS/DHS interpreter standards.
- Handle both scheduled and urgent/surge assignments.
- Participate in training, compliance refreshers, and quality assurance audits.
Qualifications
- Native or near-native fluency in Telugu and English.
- 2+ years of professional interpreting experience (immigration, community, legal, healthcare, or government preferred).
- Knowledge of interpreter ethics, confidentiality, and cultural awareness.
- Excellent telephone communication skills; ability to remain accurate under pressure.
- Must be a U.S. Citizen or permanent resident eligible for Tier 3/Tier 5 clearance.
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive pay: $25–30/hour (rare-language premium available).
- Remote work with secure USCIS-approved platforms.
- Paid training and professional development.
- Steady workflow under a federal contract.
- Advancement opportunities in quality assurance or linguist leadership.
How to Apply
Submit:
- Resume / CV highlighting Telugu interpreting experience.
- Any certifications (court, community, ATA, or medical interpreting credentials preferred).
- Availability for full-time or contractor assignments.
Apply at: careers@globallanguagesystem.com
Subject line: Telugu OPI Interpreter Application – USCIS Contract
Subject line: Telugu OPI Interpreter Application – USCIS Contract
This is a remote position.
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