Chuj Over the Phone Interpreter

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 support in more than 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, a Mayan language spoken in the Huehuetenango region of Guatemala and parts of southern Mexico, is a rare but critical language often required in asylum and immigration proceedings.

Responsibilities

• Provide real-time Chuj ↔ English telephonic interpretation for USCIS interviews, hearings, and asylum cases.
• Interpret accurately, impartially, and with cultural awareness in immigration and legal contexts.
• Maintain confidentiality under USCIS/DHS interpreter standards.
• Support both scheduled and urgent/surge interpretation needs.
• Participate in training, compliance refreshers, and quality assurance reviews.

Qualifications

• Native or near-native fluency in Chuj and English.
• 2+ years of professional interpreting experience (immigration, asylum, community, NGO, or government strongly preferred).
• Deep knowledge of Mayan/indigenous Guatemalan culture.
• Familiarity with interpreter ethics, confidentiality, and impartiality standards.
• 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 via secure USCIS-approved platforms.
• Paid training and professional development.
• Steady assignments under a federal contract.
• Advancement opportunities in quality assurance or linguist leadership.

How to Apply

Submit:

1. Resume / CV highlighting Chuj interpreting experience.
2. Any certifications (community, NGO, medical, or court interpreting credentials preferred).
3. Availability for full-time or contractor assignments.

 Apply at: [email protected]
Subject line: Chuj OPI Interpreter Application – USCIS Contract

This is a remote position.