Fulani Over the Phone Interpreter

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 Fulani (also known as Fula, Fulfulde, or Pulaar) Over-the-Phone Interpreters (OPI) to support our USCIS contract. Fulani is a rare West African language, widely spoken across multiple countries, and is often required for asylum and immigration proceedings.

Responsibilities

• Provide real-time Fulani ↔ English telephonic interpretation for USCIS interviews, hearings, and official proceedings.
• Interpret accurately, neutrally, and professionally in immigration and legal contexts.
• Maintain strict confidentiality in line with USCIS/DHS interpreter standards.
• Handle both scheduled and urgent/surge interpretation requests.
• Participate in training, compliance refreshers, and quality assurance reviews.

Qualifications

• Native or near-native fluency in Fulani (Fula / Fulfulde / Pulaar) and English.
• 2+ years of professional interpreting experience (immigration, community, legal, or government preferred).
• Strong knowledge of interpreter ethics, confidentiality, and cultural awareness.
• Excellent telephone communication skills; 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: $28–35/hour (rare-language premium).
• Remote work with secure USCIS-approved platforms.
• Paid training and professional development.
• Steady workload under a federal contract.
• Career advancement opportunities in quality assurance or linguist leadership.

How to Apply

Submit: Resume / CV highlighting Fulani interpreting experience, certifications (court, medical, community interpreting credentials preferred), and availability for full-time or contractor roles.

Apply at: careers@globallanguagesystem.com
Subject line: Fulani (Fula / Fulfulde / Pulaar) OPI Interpreter Application – USCIS Contract

This is a remote position.