Benefits:
Flexible schedule
Opportunity for advancement
Training & development
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 support in 80+ spoken and signed languages for USCIS and other federal agencies.
We are seeking Cantonese Over-the-Phone Interpreters (OPI) to support our USCIS contract. Cantonese, a major Chinese language spoken in Hong Kong, Macau, Guangdong, and diaspora communities, is a priority language often required for asylum, immigration, and refugee cases.
Responsibilities
Provide real-time Cantonese ↔ English telephonic interpretation for USCIS officers, applicants, and stakeholders.
Interpret accurately, impartially, and confidentially in immigration, legal, and administrative settings.
Adhere to USCIS/DHS interpreter standards and ethics.
Handle both scheduled assignments and urgent/surge interpretation requests.
Participate in training, compliance refreshers, and quality assurance reviews.
Qualifications
Native or near-native fluency in Cantonese and English.
2+ years of professional interpreting experience (immigration, legal, healthcare, community, or government preferred).
Strong knowledge 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 federal clearance.
Compensation & Benefits
Competitive pay: $28–35/hour (priority-language premium).
Remote work with secure USCIS-approved platforms.
Paid training and professional development.
Consistent workload under a federal contract.
Advancement opportunities in linguist leadership or quality assurance.
How to Apply
Submit:
Resume / CV highlighting Cantonese interpreting experience.
Certifications (court, ATA, community, or medical interpreting credentials preferred).
Availability for full-time or contractor assignments.
Apply at: careers@globallanguagesystem.com Subject line: Cantonese OPI Interpreter Application – USCIS Contract
This is a remote position.