Gheg Albanian 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 80+ spoken and signed languages for USCIS and other federal agencies.

We are seeking Gheg Albanian Over-the-Phone Interpreters (OPI) to support our USCIS contract. Gheg is the northern dialect of Albanian, spoken in northern Albania, Kosovo, Montenegro, Serbia, and diaspora communities, and is often required in asylum and immigration cases.

Responsibilities

• Provide real-time Gheg Albanian ↔ English telephonic interpretation for USCIS interviews, hearings, and asylum proceedings.
• Interpret with accuracy, impartiality, and professionalism in sensitive immigration and legal contexts.
• Maintain confidentiality under USCIS/DHS interpreter standards.
• Manage both scheduled assignments and urgent/surge requests.
• Participate in training, compliance refreshers, and quality assurance reviews.

Qualifications

• Native or near-native fluency in Gheg Albanian and English (knowledge of Standard Albanian/Tosk is a plus).
• 2+ years of professional interpreting experience (immigration, asylum, NGO, legal, medical, or government preferred).
• Strong cultural knowledge of Balkan and Albanian-speaking communities.
• Familiarity with interpreter ethics, confidentiality, and neutrality standards.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen or permanent resident eligible for Tier 3/Tier 5 clearance.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive pay: $28–35/hour (rare-dialect premium).
• Remote work through secure USCIS-approved systems.
• Paid onboarding and compliance training.
• Steady workload under a federal contract.
• Opportunities for advancement in quality assurance or linguist leadership.

How to Apply

Submit:

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

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

This is a remote position.