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 access in 80+ spoken and signed languages for USCIS and other federal agencies.
We are seeking Pidgin English Over-the-Phone Interpreters (OPI) to support our USCIS contract. Pidgin English (commonly spoken in Nigeria, Cameroon, Ghana, and other West African nations) is a critical language variety often required for asylum, refugee, and immigration cases.
Responsibilities
- Provide real-time Pidgin English ↔ Standard English telephonic interpretation for USCIS interviews, hearings, and asylum proceedings.
- Interpret with accuracy, neutrality, and professionalism in immigration and legal contexts.
- Maintain confidentiality and adhere to USCIS/DHS interpreter ethics 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 Pidgin English (West African variety) and Standard English.
- 2+ years of professional interpreting experience (immigration, legal, community, NGO, or government strongly preferred).
- Familiarity with interpreter ethics, confidentiality, and neutrality standards.
- Strong understanding of cultural nuances and regional variations of Pidgin English.
- 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/creole premium).
- Remote work through secure USCIS-approved systems.
- Paid training and professional development.
- Steady workload under a federal contract.
- Career advancement opportunities in quality assurance or linguist leadership.
How to Apply
Submit:
- Resume / CV highlighting Pidgin English interpreting experience (include regional background, e.g., Nigerian Pidgin, Cameroonian Pidgin).
- Any certifications (community, court, NGO, or professional interpreting credentials preferred).
- Availability for full-time or contractor assignments.
Apply at: careers@globallanguagesystem.com
Subject line: Pidgin English OPI Interpreter Application – USCIS Contract
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