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: $3038/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:
Subject line: Kurdish (Kurmanji / Sorani) 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.
Replies within 24 hoursBenefits: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...
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: $3038/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:
Subject line: Kurdish (Kurmanji / Sorani) 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.
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