Foochow Over the Phone Interpreter

Global Impact Group LLC; Raleigh (NC); Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A veteran-owned business is seeking Foochow Over-the-Phone Interpreters to provide interpretation services for USCIS. The role requires fluent Foochow and English, as well as professional interpreting experience. This is a remote position offering competitive pay and opportunities for advancement under a federal contract.

Benefits

Flexible schedule

Opportunity for advancement

Training & professional development

Competitive pay

Qualifications

• 2+ years of professional interpreting experience is preferred.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen or permanent resident eligible for security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Provide real-time Foochow interpretation for USCIS officers and applicants.
• Ensure interpretations are accurate and culturally appropriate.
• Participate in training and quality assurance audits.

Skills

Native or near-native fluency in Foochow (Fuzhounese)

Fluency in English

2+ years of professional interpreting experience

Knowledge of interpreter ethics

Familiarity with Chinese dialect variations

Job description

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 provide secure, high-quality language access in more than 80 spoken and signed languages for USCIS and other federal agencies.

We are seeking Foochow (also called Fuzhounese, Fuzhounese, Fuzhou dialect, or Foo Chow) Over-the-Phone Interpreters (OPI) to support our USCIS contract. Foochow is a rare Chinese dialect of the Min Dong language group, spoken in Fuzhou (Fujian Province, China) and diaspora communities, and is frequently required in asylum and immigration interviews.

Responsibilities

• Provide real-time Foochow (Fuzhounese) English telephonic interpretation for USCIS officers, applicants, and stakeholders.
• Ensure interpretations are accurate, impartial, and culturally appropriate in immigration, asylum, and legal contexts.
• Maintain confidentiality under USCIS/DHS interpreter standards.
• Handle both scheduled assignments and urgent/surge interpretation requests.
• Participate in training, compliance refreshers, and quality assurance audits.

Qualifications

• Native or near-native fluency in Foochow (Fuzhounese) and English.
• 2+ years of professional interpreting experience (immigration, asylum, community, or government preferred).
• Familiarity with Chinese dialect variations (Mandarin and Cantonese knowledge is a plus).
• Strong knowledge of interpreter ethics, neutrality, and confidentiality.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen or permanent resident eligible for Tier 3/Tier 5 security clearance.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive pay: $30–38/hour (rare-dialect premium).
• Remote work using secure USCIS-approved platforms.
• Paid onboarding and professional development.
• Consistent workload under a federal contract.
• Opportunities for advancement in quality assurance or linguist leadership.

How to Apply

Submit the following:

• Resume / CV highlighting Foochow (Fuzhounese) interpreting experience.
• Any certifications (community, court, medical, or NGO interpreting credentials preferred).
• Availability for full-time or contractor roles.

Apply at: [e-mail] Subject line: Foochow (Fuzhounese) OPI Interpreter Application – USCIS Contract

This is a remote position.