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 access in more than 80 spoken and signed languages for USCIS and other federal agencies.
We are seeking Ixil (Ixel) Over-the-Phone Interpreters (OPI) to support our USCIS contract. Ixil, an indigenous Mayan language spoken primarily in the El Quiché region of Guatemala, is a rare but high-demand language often needed for asylum and immigration cases.
Responsibilities
Provide real-time Ixil (Ixel) ↔ English telephonic interpretation for USCIS interviews, hearings, and asylum proceedings.
Interpret accurately, impartially, and with cultural sensitivity in immigration and legal contexts.
Maintain strict confidentiality and comply with USCIS/DHS interpreter standards.
Support both scheduled assignments and urgent/surge requests.
Participate in training, compliance refreshers, and quality assurance reviews.
Qualifications
Native or near-native fluency in Ixil (Ixel) and English.
2+ years of professional interpreting experience (immigration, asylum, legal, community, or NGO settings strongly preferred).
Deep cultural understanding of Mayan/Guatemalan indigenous communities.
Familiarity with interpreter ethics, confidentiality, and neutrality 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 with secure USCIS-approved platforms.
Paid training and professional development.
Steady workload under a federal contract.
Opportunities for advancement in quality assurance or linguist leadership.
How to Apply
Submit:
Resume / CV highlighting Ixil (Ixel) interpreting experience.
Any certifications or NGO/community interpreter credentials (if available).
Availability for full-time or contractor roles.
Apply at: careers@globallanguagesystem.com Subject line: Ixil (Ixel) OPI Interpreter Application – USCIS Contract.
This is a remote position.