Lao 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 languages to USCIS and other federal agencies. We are seeking Lao Over-the-Phone Interpreters (OPI) to support our USCIS contract. Lao is a rare Southeast Asian language frequently needed for asylum, refugee, and immigration proceedings.

Responsibilities

• Provide real-time Lao ↔ English telephonic interpretation for USCIS officers, applicants, and stakeholders.
• Interpret accurately and impartially in immigration, legal, and administrative contexts.
• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to 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 Lao and English.
• 2+ years of professional interpreting experience (immigration, legal, community, or government preferred).
• Familiarity with interpreter ethics, confidentiality, and cultural sensitivity.
• Strong telephone communication skills; ability to remain accurate under pressure.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen or permanent resident eligible for Tier 3/Tier 5 clearance.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive pay: $28–35/hour (rare-language premium).
• Remote work with secure USCIS-approved platforms.
• Paid training and professional development.
• Consistent workload under a federal contract.
• Opportunities for advancement in quality assurance or linguist leadership.

How to Apply

Submit: Resume / CV highlighting Lao interpreting experience. Any certifications (court, medical, ATA, or community interpreting credentials preferred). Availability for full-time or contractor roles.

Apply at: careers@globallanguagesystem.com

Subject line: Lao OPI Interpreter Application – USCIS Contract

This is a remote position.