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 deliver secure, high-quality language solutions in more than 80 spoken and signed languages for USCIS and other federal agencies.
We are seeking Sylheti Over-the-Phone Interpreters (OPI) to support our USCIS contract. Sylheti, an Eastern Indo-Aryan language spoken in the Sylhet region of Bangladesh and northeastern India, is often treated as a dialect of Bengali but is linguistically distinct. It is a rare but critical language often required for asylum and immigration proceedings.
Responsibilities
Provide real-time Sylheti English telephonic interpretation for USCIS interviews, hearings, and official proceedings.Interpret accurately, impartially, and professionally in immigration and asylum contexts.Maintain strict confidentiality in compliance with USCIS / DHS interpreter standards.Manage both scheduled assignments and urgent / surge calls.Participate in training, compliance refreshers, and quality assurance reviews.Qualifications
Native or near-native fluency in Sylheti and English (knowledge of Bengali is a plus).2+ years of professional interpreting experience (immigration, community, asylum, or government preferred).Strong understanding of interpreter ethics, confidentiality, and cultural sensitivity.Excellent communication skills and ability to remain accurate under pressure.Must be a U.S. Citizen or permanent resident eligible for Tier 3 / Tier 5 federal clearance.Compensation & Benefits
Competitive pay : $3038 / hour (rare-language premium).Remote work with secure USCIS-approved platforms.Paid training and professional development.Steady workload under a federal contract.Opportunities for growth in quality assurance or linguist leadership.How to Apply
Submit :
Resume / CV highlighting Sylheti interpreting experience.Certifications (community, NGO, medical, or court interpreting credentials preferred).Availability for full-time or contractor roles.Apply at : careers@globallanguagesystem.com
Subject line : Sylheti OPI Interpreter Application USCIS Contract
This is a remote position.