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 solutions in more than 80 spoken and signed languages for USCIS and other federal agencies.

We are seeking Kurdish Over-the-Phone Interpreters (OPI) to support our USCIS contract. Kurdish, spoken across Iraq, Syria, Turkey, Iran, and diaspora communities, is a priority Middle Eastern language for asylum, refugee, and immigration cases. Both Kurmanji and Sorani dialects are in high demand.

Responsibilities

Provide real-time Kurdish (Kurmanji and/or Sorani) ↔ English telephonic interpretation for USCIS interviews, hearings, and asylum proceedings.

Interpret with accuracy, impartiality, and professionalism in sensitive immigration and legal contexts.

Maintain confidentiality in line with USCIS/DHS interpreter standards.

Handle both scheduled assignments and urgent/surge calls.

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

Qualifications

Native or near-native fluency in Kurdish (Kurmanji and/or Sorani) and English.

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

Familiarity with interpreter ethics, confidentiality, and neutrality standards.

Strong knowledge of Kurdish-speaking cultural contexts.

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 using secure USCIS-approved platforms.

Paid training and professional development.

Consistent workload under a federal contract.

Opportunities for career advancement in quality assurance or linguist leadership.

How to Apply

Submit the following:

Resume / CV highlighting Kurdish interpreting experience (please specify dialect: Kurmanji and/or Sorani).

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

Availability for full-time or contractor assignments.

Apply at: careers@globallanguagesystem.com Subject line: Kurdish (Kurmanji / Sorani) OPI Interpreter Application – USCIS Contract

This is a remote position.