Tamil Over the Phone Interpreter

Posted 2 months ago

United States

$25 - $30 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 languages for USCIS and other federal agencies.

We are seeking Tamil Over-the-Phone Interpreters (OPI) to support our USCIS contract. Tamil is a critical South Asian language, widely spoken in India, Sri Lanka, and the global Tamil diaspora, and is often required for asylum and immigration cases.

Responsibilities

Provide real-time Tamil ↔ English telephonic interpretation for USCIS officers, applicants, and stakeholders.
Deliver interpretation with accuracy, neutrality, and confidentiality in immigration and legal contexts.
Adhere to USCIS/DHS interpreter ethics and compliance standards.
Handle both scheduled assignments and urgent/surge requests.
Participate in training, compliance refreshers, and quality assurance reviews.

Qualifications

Native or near-native fluency in Tamil and English.
2+ years of professional interpreting experience (immigration, legal, medical, community, or government preferred).
Strong understanding of interpreter ethics, confidentiality, and cultural awareness.
Excellent 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: $25–32/hour (rare-language premium available).
Remote work with secure USCIS-approved systems.
Paid training and ongoing professional development.
Steady workload under a federal contract.
Advancement opportunities in quality assurance or linguist leadership.

How to Apply

Submit:

Resume / CV highlighting Tamil interpreting experience.
Any certifications (court, community, ATA, or medical interpreting credentials preferred).
Availability for full-time or contractor roles.

Apply at: careers@globallanguagesystem.com
Subject line: Tamil OPI Interpreter Application – USCIS Contract

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