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 deliver secure, high-quality language support in more than 80 spoken and signed languages for USCIS and other federal agencies.

We are seeking Chuj Over-the-Phone Interpreters (OPI) to support our USCIS contract. Chuj, a Mayan language spoken in the Huehuetenango region of Guatemala and parts of southern Mexico, is a rare but critical language often required in asylum and immigration proceedings.

Responsibilities

Provide real-time Chuj ↔ English telephonic interpretation for USCIS interviews, hearings, and asylum cases.

Interpret accurately, impartially, and with cultural awareness in immigration and legal contexts.

Maintain confidentiality under USCIS/DHS interpreter standards.

Support both scheduled and urgent/surge interpretation needs.

Participate in training, compliance refreshers, and quality assurance reviews.

Qualifications

Native or near-native fluency in Chuj and English.

2+ years of professional interpreting experience (immigration, asylum, community, NGO, or government strongly preferred).

Deep knowledge of Mayan/indigenous Guatemalan culture.

Familiarity with interpreter ethics, confidentiality, and impartiality standards.

Must be a U.S. Citizen or permanent resident eligible for Tier 3/Tier 5 clearance.

Compensation & Benefits

Competitive pay: $30–38/hour (rare-language premium).

Remote work via secure USCIS-approved platforms.

Paid training and professional development.

Steady assignments under a federal contract.

Advancement opportunities in quality assurance or linguist leadership.

How to Apply

Submit:

Resume / CV highlighting Chuj interpreting experience.

Any certifications (community, NGO, medical, or court interpreting credentials preferred).

Availability for full-time or contractor assignments.

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

This is a remote position.