About this role
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
Subject line: Sinhalese (Sinhala) OPI Interpreter Application – USCIS Contract
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