Urdu Over the Phone Interpreter

Global Impact Group LLC

Urdu Over the Phone Interpreter

Raleigh, NC
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    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 languages to USCIS and other federal agencies.

    We are seeking Urdu Over-the-Phone Interpreters (OPI) to support our USCIS contract. Urdu is a priority South Asian language frequently requested in immigration and asylum cases.

    Responsibilities

    Provide real-time Urdu ↔ English telephonic interpretation for USCIS interviews, hearings, and official proceedings.

    Interpret with accuracy, neutrality, and professionalism in immigration, legal, and administrative contexts.

    Maintain confidentiality and adhere to USCIS/DHS compliance standards.

    Handle both scheduled assignments and urgent/surge requests.

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

    Qualifications

    Native or near-native fluency in Urdu and English.

    2+ years of professional interpreting experience (immigration, legal, healthcare, or government preferred).

    Familiarity with interpreter ethics, confidentiality, and cultural awareness.

    Excellent telephone communication and 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: $25–30/hour (rare-language premium for surge assignments).

    Remote work via secure USCIS-approved platforms.

    Paid training and professional development.

    Steady workload under a federal contract.

    Advancement opportunities in linguist leadership and quality assurance.

    How to Apply

    Submit:

    Resume / CV highlighting Urdu interpreting experience.

    Any certifications (court, medical, ATA, or equivalent credentials preferred).

    Availability for full-time or contractor assignments.

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

    This is a remote position.