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 80+ spoken and signed languages for USCIS and other federal agencies.
We are seeking Yoruba Over-the-Phone Interpreters (OPI) to support our USCIS contract. Yoruba, a major West African language spoken in Nigeria, Benin, Togo, and diaspora communities worldwide, is a priority language for asylum, refugee, and immigration-related cases.
Responsibilities
Provide real-time Yoruba ↔ English telephonic interpretation for USCIS interviews, hearings, and immigration proceedings.
Ensure interpretations are accurate, impartial, and culturally appropriate.
Maintain confidentiality in compliance with USCIS/DHS interpreter standards.
Support both scheduled assignments and urgent/surge requests.
Participate in compliance training, quality audits, and professional development.
Qualifications
Native or near-native fluency in Yoruba and English.
2+ years of professional interpreting experience (immigration, legal, medical, NGO, or community preferred).
Strong knowledge of interpreter ethics, confidentiality, and neutrality.
Excellent telephone communication skills with 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: $28–35/hour (rare-language premium).
Remote work through secure USCIS-approved platforms.
Paid training and compliance onboarding.
Steady workload under a federal contract.
Career advancement opportunities in quality assurance or linguist leadership.
How to Apply
Submit the following:
Resume / CV highlighting Yoruba interpreting experience.
Certifications (community, court, medical, NGO interpreting credentials preferred).
Availability for full-time or contractor assignments.
Apply at: careers@globallanguagesystem.com Subject line: Yoruba OPI Interpreter Application – USCIS Contract
This is a remote position.