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 80+ spoken and signed languages for USCIS and other federal agencies.
We are seeking Yoruba Over-the-Phone Interpreters (OPI) to support our USCIS contract. Yoruba, a major West African language spoken in Nigeria, Benin, Togo, and diaspora communities worldwide, is a priority language for asylum, refugee, and immigration-related cases.
Responsibilities
- Provide real-time Yoruba ↔ English telephonic interpretation for USCIS interviews, hearings, and immigration proceedings.
- Ensure interpretations are accurate, impartial, and culturally appropriate.
- Maintain confidentiality in compliance with USCIS/DHS interpreter standards.
- Support both scheduled assignments and urgent/surge requests.
- Participate in compliance training, quality audits, and professional development.
Qualifications
- Native or near-native fluency in Yoruba and English.
- 2+ years of professional interpreting experience (immigration, legal, medical, NGO, or community preferred).
- Strong knowledge of interpreter ethics, confidentiality, and neutrality.
- Excellent telephone communication skills with 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: $28–35/hour (rare-language premium).
- Remote work through secure USCIS-approved platforms.
- Paid training and compliance onboarding.
- Steady workload under a federal contract.
- Career advancement opportunities in quality assurance or linguist leadership.
How to Apply
Submit the following:
- Resume / CV highlighting Yoruba interpreting experience.
- Certifications (community, court, medical, NGO interpreting credentials preferred).
- Availability for full-time or contractor assignments.
Apply at: careers@globallanguagesystem.com
Subject line: Yoruba OPI Interpreter Application – USCIS Contract
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