Sylheti Over the Phone Interpreter

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Raleigh, WV - USA

profile Hourly Salary: $ 30 - 38
Posted on: 30+ days ago
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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 Sylheti Over-the-Phone Interpreters (OPI) to support our USCIS contract. Sylheti an Eastern Indo-Aryan language spoken in the Sylhet region of Bangladesh and northeastern India is often treated as a dialect of Bengali but is linguistically distinct. It is a rare but critical language often required for asylum and immigration proceedings.

Responsibilities

  • Provide real-time Sylheti English telephonic interpretation for USCIS interviews hearings and official proceedings.
  • Interpret accurately impartially and professionally in immigration and asylum contexts.
  • Maintain strict confidentiality in compliance with USCIS/DHS interpreter standards.
  • Manage both scheduled assignments and urgent/surge calls.
  • Participate in training compliance refreshers and quality assurance reviews.
Qualifications

  • Native or near-native fluency in Sylheti and English (knowledge of Bengali is a plus).
  • 2 years of professional interpreting experience (immigration community asylum or government preferred).
  • Strong understanding of interpreter ethics confidentiality and cultural sensitivity.
  • Excellent communication skills 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: $3038/hour (rare-language premium).
  • Remote work with secure USCIS-approved platforms.
  • Paid training and professional development.
  • Steady workload under a federal contract.
  • Opportunities for growth in quality assurance or linguist leadership.

How to Apply

Submit:

  1. Resume / CV highlighting Sylheti interpreting experience.
  2. Certifications (community NGO medical or court interpreting credentials preferred).
  3. Availability for full-time or contractor roles.
Apply at:
Subject line: Sylheti OPI Interpreter Application USCIS Contract

This is a remote position.

Compensation: $30.00 - $38.00 per hour

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability status protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.




Global Impact Group LLC is a certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and Minority-Owned enterprise based in Raleigh North Carolina providing innovative and quality-driven solutions in Staffing Language Services Consulting Janitorial and Employment Placement. As an ISO 9001 and ISO 17100 certified firm we serve government healthcare education and corporate clients with excellence efficiency and cultural competence. Our mission is to deliver tailored services that empower individuals strengthen organizations and create lasting impact in the communities we serve.







Benefits:Flexible scheduleOpportunity for advancementTraining & developmentAbout UsGlobal 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 solut...
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