Shanghainese Over the Phone Interpreter

Posted 2 months ago

United States

$28 - $35 per hour

2-5 years experience

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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: $28–35/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

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