Job Description
Job Description
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 more than 80 spoken and signed languages for USCIS and other federal agencies.
We are seeking Shanghainese (Wu Chinese) Over-the-Phone Interpreters (OPI) to support our USCIS contract. Shanghainese is a rare Chinese dialect, distinct from Mandarin and Cantonese, often required for asylum, immigration, and refugee interviews.
Responsibilities
Provide real-time Shanghainese English telephonic interpretation for USCIS interviews, hearings, and official proceedings.Interpret accurately, neutrally, and professionally in immigration, legal, and administrative contexts.Maintain confidentiality in line with USCIS / DHS interpreter standards.Handle both scheduled assignments and urgent / surge interpretation requests.Participate in training, compliance refreshers, and QA audits.Qualifications
Native or near-native fluency in Shanghainese (Wu Chinese) and English.2+ years of professional interpreting experience (immigration, legal, community, or government preferred).Strong knowledge of interpreter ethics, confidentiality, and cultural awareness.Excellent telephone communication skills; ability to stay accurate under pressure.Must be a U.S. Citizen or permanent resident eligible for Tier 3 / Tier 5 federal clearance.Compensation & Benefits
Competitive pay : $2835 / hour (rare-dialect premium).Remote work with secure USCIS-approved platforms.Paid training and continuing professional development.Steady workload under a federal contract.Advancement opportunities in linguist leadership or quality assurance.How to Apply
Submit :
Resume / CV highlighting Shanghainese interpreting experience.Any certifications (court, ATA, community, or medical interpreting credentials preferred).Availability for full-time or contractor roles.Apply at : careers@globallanguagesystem.com
Subject line : Shanghainese (Wu Chinese) OPI Interpreter Application USCIS Contract
This is a remote position.
