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 support in more than 80 spoken and signed languages for USCIS and other federal agencies.
We are seeking Chuj Over-the-Phone Interpreters (OPI) to support our USCIS contract. Chuj, a Mayan language spoken in the Huehuetenango region of Guatemala and parts of southern Mexico, is a rare but critical language often required in asylum and immigration proceedings.
Responsibilities
- Provide real-time Chuj ↔ English telephonic interpretation for USCIS interviews, hearings, and asylum cases.
- Interpret accurately, impartially, and with cultural awareness in immigration and legal contexts.
- Maintain confidentiality under USCIS/DHS interpreter standards.
- Support both scheduled and urgent/surge interpretation needs.
- Participate in training, compliance refreshers, and quality assurance reviews.
Qualifications
- Native or near-native fluency in Chuj and English.
- 2+ years of professional interpreting experience (immigration, asylum, community, NGO, or government strongly preferred).
- Deep knowledge of Mayan/indigenous Guatemalan culture.
- Familiarity with interpreter ethics, confidentiality, and impartiality standards.
- Must be a U.S. Citizen or permanent resident eligible for Tier 3/Tier 5 clearance.
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive pay: $30–38/hour (rare-language premium).
- Remote work via secure USCIS-approved platforms.
- Paid training and professional development.
- Steady assignments under a federal contract.
- Advancement opportunities in quality assurance or linguist leadership.
How to Apply
Submit:
- Resume / CV highlighting Chuj interpreting experience.
- Any certifications (community, NGO, medical, or court interpreting credentials preferred).
- Availability for full-time or contractor assignments.
Apply at: careers@globallanguagesystem.com
Subject line: Chuj OPI Interpreter Application – USCIS Contract
This is a remote position.