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 languages for USCIS and other federal agencies.
We are seeking Sinhalese (Sinhala) Over-the-Phone Interpreters (OPI) to support our USCIS contract. Sinhalese, widely spoken in Sri Lanka, is a rare but critical South Asian language for asylum and immigration proceedings.
Responsibilities
Provide real-time Sinhalese ↔ English telephonic interpretation for USCIS officers, applicants, and stakeholders.
Deliver services with accuracy, impartiality, and professionalism.
Maintain strict confidentiality under USCIS/DHS compliance standards.
Handle both scheduled assignments and urgent/surge interpretation needs.
Participate in training, compliance refreshers, and quality assurance reviews.
Qualifications
Native or near-native fluency in Sinhalese (Sinhala) and English.
2+ years of professional interpreting experience (immigration, legal, government, or healthcare preferred).
Strong understanding 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 clearance.
Compensation & Benefits
Competitive pay: $28–35/hour (rare-language premium).
Remote work with secure USCIS-approved platforms.
Paid training and professional development.
Steady workload under a federal contract.
Growth opportunities in quality assurance or linguist leadership.
How to Apply
Submit:
Resume / CV highlighting Sinhalese interpreting experience.
Certifications (court, community, medical, ATA, or equivalent preferred).
Availability for full-time or contractor roles.
Apply at: careers@globallanguagesystem.com Subject line: Sinhalese (Sinhala) OPI Interpreter Application – USCIS Contract
This is a remote position.