Sinhalese 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 access in more than 80 languages for USCIS and other federal agencies. We are seeking Sinhalese (Sinhala) Over-the-Phone Interpreters (OPI) to support our USCIS contract. Sinhalese, widely spoken in Sri Lanka, is a rare but critical South Asian language for asylum and immigration proceedings.

Responsibilities

• Provide real-time Sinhalese ↔ English telephonic interpretation for USCIS officers, applicants, and stakeholders.
• Deliver services with accuracy, impartiality, and professionalism.
• Maintain strict confidentiality under USCIS/DHS compliance standards.
• Handle both scheduled assignments and urgent/surge interpretation needs.
• Participate in training, compliance refreshers, and quality assurance reviews.

Qualifications

• Native or near-native fluency in Sinhalese (Sinhala) and English.
• 2+ years of professional interpreting experience (immigration, legal, government, or healthcare preferred).
• Strong understanding 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 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.
• Growth opportunities in quality assurance or linguist leadership.

How to Apply

Submit: Resume / CV highlighting Sinhalese interpreting experience. Certifications (court, community, medical, ATA, or equivalent preferred). Availability for full-time or contractor roles.

Apply at: careers@globallanguagesystem.com Subject line: Sinhalese (Sinhala) OPI Interpreter Application – USCIS Contract

This is a remote position.