About this role
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 provide secure, high-quality language access in 80+ spoken and signed languages for USCIS and other federal agencies.
We are seeking Chuj Over-the-Phone Interpreters (OPI) to support our USCIS contract. Chuj (The Chuj language is a Mayan language primarily spoken in Guatemala and Mexico) is a critical language variety often required for asylum, refugee, and immigration cases.
Responsibilities
• Provide real-time Chuj ↔ Standard English telephonic interpretation for USCIS interviews, hearings, and asylum proceedings.
• Interpret with accuracy, neutrality, and professionalism in immigration and legal contexts.
• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to USCIS/DHS interpreter ethics standards.
• Handle both scheduled assignments and urgent/surge interpretation requests.
• Participate in training, compliance refreshers, and QA audits.
Qualifications
• Native or near-native fluency in Chuj and Standard English.
• 2+ years of professional interpreting experience (immigration, legal, community, NGO, or government strongly preferred).
• Familiarity with interpreter ethics, confidentiality, and neutrality standards.
• Strong understanding of cultural nuances and regional variations of Chuj.
• 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/creole premium).
• Remote work through secure USCIS-approved systems.
• Paid training and professional development.
• Steady workload under a federal contract.
• Career advancement opportunities in quality assurance or linguist leadership.
How to Apply
Submit:
1. Resume / CV highlighting Chuj interpreting experience (northwestern Huehuetenango, particularly in the municipalities of San Mateo Ixtatán, San Sebastián Coatán, and Nentón.)
2. Any certifications (community, court, NGO, or professional interpreting credentials preferred).
3. Availability for full-time or contractor assignments.
Apply at: [email protected]
Subject line: Chuj OPI Interpreter Application – USCIS Contract