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 spoken and signed languages for USCIS and other federal agencies.
We are seeking Kurdish Over-the-Phone Interpreters (OPI) to support our USCIS contract. Kurdish, spoken across Iraq, Syria, Turkey, Iran, and diaspora communities, is a priority Middle Eastern language for asylum, refugee, and immigration cases. Both Kurmanji and Sorani dialects are in high demand.
Responsibilities
Provide real-time Kurdish (Kurmanji and / or Sorani) English telephonic interpretation for USCIS interviews, hearings, and asylum proceedings.Interpret with accuracy, impartiality, and professionalism in sensitive immigration and legal contexts.Maintain confidentiality in line with USCIS / DHS interpreter standards.Handle both scheduled assignments and urgent / surge calls.Participate in training, compliance refreshers, and quality assurance reviews.Qualifications
Native or near-native fluency in Kurdish (Kurmanji and / or Sorani) and English.2+ years of professional interpreting experience (immigration, asylum, legal, NGO, medical, or government strongly preferred).Familiarity with interpreter ethics, confidentiality, and neutrality standards.Strong knowledge of Kurdish-speaking cultural contexts.Must be a U.S. Citizen or permanent resident eligible for Tier 3 / Tier 5 clearance.Compensation & Benefits
Competitive pay : $30–38 / hour (rare-language premium).Remote work using secure USCIS-approved platforms.Paid training and professional development.Consistent workload under a federal contract.Opportunities for career advancement in quality assurance or linguist leadership.How to Apply
Submit the following :
Resume / CV highlighting Kurdish interpreting experience (please specify dialect : Kurmanji and / or Sorani).Certifications (community, court, NGO, or medical interpreting credentials preferred).Availability for full-time or contractor assignments.Apply at : careers@globallanguagesystem.com Subject line : Kurdish (Kurmanji / Sorani) OPI Interpreter Application – USCIS Contract
This is a remote position.
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