Lao Over the Phone Interpreter
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AI Summary
Provide real-time telephonic interpretation between Lao and English for USCIS officers and applicants in legal and administrative settings. Maintain strict confidentiality and adhere to federal interpreter standards while handling both scheduled and urgent assignments.
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 languages to USCIS and other federal agencies.
We are seeking Lao Over-the-Phone Interpreters (OPI) to support our USCIS contract. Lao is a rare Southeast Asian language frequently needed for asylum, refugee, and immigration proceedings.
Responsibilities
- Provide real-time Lao ↔ English telephonic interpretation for USCIS officers, applicants, and stakeholders.
- Interpret accurately and impartially in immigration, legal, and administrative contexts.
- Maintain confidentiality and adhere to USCIS/DHS interpreter standards.
- Handle both scheduled assignments and urgent/surge calls.
- Participate in training, compliance refreshers, and quality assurance reviews.
Qualifications
- Native or near-native fluency in Lao and English.
- 2+ years of professional interpreting experience (immigration, legal, community, or government preferred).
- Familiarity with interpreter ethics, confidentiality, and cultural sensitivity.
- Strong 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: $28–35/hour (rare-language premium).
- Remote work with secure USCIS-approved platforms.
- Paid training and professional development.
- Consistent workload under a federal contract.
- Opportunities for advancement in quality assurance or linguist leadership.
How to Apply
Submit:
- Resume / CV highlighting Lao interpreting experience.
- Any certifications (court, medical, ATA, or community interpreting credentials preferred).
- Availability for full-time or contractor roles.
Apply at: careers@globallanguagesystem.com
Subject line: Lao OPI Interpreter Application – USCIS Contract
Subject line: Lao OPI Interpreter Application – USCIS Contract
This is a remote position.
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