Kyrgyzstani Kirghiz 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 solutions in more than 80 spoken and signed languages for USCIS and other federal agencies. We are seeking Kirghiz (also known as Kyrgyz) Over-the-Phone Interpreters (OPI) to support our USCIS contract. Kirghiz, a Turkic language spoken in Kyrgyzstan and across Central Asia, is a rare but high-priority language often required in asylum, refugee, and immigration cases. Responsibilities Provide real-time Kirghiz (Kyrgyz) ︎ English telephonic interpretation for USCIS officers, applicants, and stakeholders. Interpret accurately, impartially, and professionally in immigration and asylum contexts. Maintain confidentiality in line with USCIS/DHS interpreter ethics and standards. Handle both scheduled assignments and urgent/surge interpretation requests. Participate in training, compliance refreshers, and quality assurance reviews. Qualifications Native or near-native fluency in Kirghiz (Kyrgyz) and English. 2+ years of professional interpreting experience (immigration, legal, asylum, NGO, or government preferred). Knowledge of interpreter ethics, confidentiality, and cultural awareness. Strong 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 using secure USCIS-approved systems. Paid training and professional development. Steady assignments under a federal contract. Career advancement opportunities in quality assurance or linguist leadership. Availability for full-time or contractor roles. This is a remote position. #J-18808-Ljbffr