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 spoken and signed languages for USCIS and other federal agencies.
We are seeking Sylheti Over-the-Phone Interpreters (OPI) to support our USCIS contract. Sylheti, an Eastern Indo-Aryan language spoken in the Sylhet region of Bangladesh and northeastern India, is often treated as a dialect of Bengali but is linguistically distinct. It is a rare but critical language often required for asylum and immigration proceedings.
Responsibilities
- Provide real-time Sylheti ↔ English telephonic interpretation for USCIS interviews, hearings, and official proceedings.
- Interpret accurately, impartially, and professionally in immigration and asylum contexts.
- Maintain strict confidentiality in compliance with USCIS/DHS interpreter standards.
- Manage both scheduled assignments and urgent/surge calls.
- Participate in training, compliance refreshers, and quality assurance reviews.
Qualifications
- Native or near-native fluency in Sylheti and English (knowledge of Bengali is a plus).
- 2+ years of professional interpreting experience (immigration, community, asylum, or government preferred).
- Strong understanding of interpreter ethics, confidentiality, and cultural sensitivity.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to remain accurate under pressure.
- Must be a U.S. Citizen or permanent resident eligible for Tier 3/Tier 5 federal clearance.
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive pay: $30–38/hour (rare-language premium).
- Remote work with secure USCIS-approved platforms.
- Paid training and professional development.
- Steady workload under a federal contract.
- Opportunities for growth in quality assurance or linguist leadership.
How to Apply
Submit:
- Resume / CV highlighting Sylheti interpreting experience.
- Certifications (community, NGO, medical, or court interpreting credentials preferred).
- Availability for full-time or contractor roles.
Apply at: careers@globallanguagesystem.com
Subject line: Sylheti OPI Interpreter Application – USCIS Contract
This is a remote position.
— Sarah J.
·
Marketing Manager
★★★★★
Verified
