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
This is a remote position.