Kurdish Over the Phone Interpreter

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

Job summary

A language services provider is hiring Kurdish Over-the-Phone Interpreters to support their USCIS contract. The role involves providing telephonic interpretation in Kurdish and English for immigration proceedings, maintaining confidentiality, and upholding interpreter standards. Candidates should have at least 2 years of experience and be fluent in Kurdish (Kurmanji and/or Sorani). This is a remote position with competitive pay ranging from $30 to $38 per hour.

Benefits

Flexible schedule

Opportunity for advancement

Training & development

Competitive pay

Qualifications

• Native or near-native fluency in Kurdish (Kurmanji and/or Sorani) and English.
• 2+ years of professional interpreting experience in immigration and legal contexts.
• Familiarity with interpreter ethics and confidentiality standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide real-time Kurdish-English telephonic interpretation for USCIS.
• Maintain confidentiality according to USCIS standards.
• Handle both scheduled and urgent calls.

Skills

Kurdish language fluency (Kurmanji and/or Sorani)

English language fluency

Interpreting ethics knowledge

Cultural knowledge of Kurdish-speaking contexts

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

We are seeking Kurdish Over-the-Phone Interpreters (OPI) to support our USCIS contract. Kurdish, spoken across Iraq, Syria, Turkey, Iran, and diaspora communities, is a priority Middle Eastern language for asylum, refugee, and immigration cases. Both Kurmanji and Sorani dialects are in high demand.

Responsibilities

• Provide real-time Kurdish (Kurmanji and/or Sorani) English telephonic interpretation for USCIS interviews, hearings, and asylum proceedings.
• Interpret with accuracy, impartiality, and professionalism in sensitive immigration and legal contexts.
• Maintain confidentiality in line with 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 Kurdish (Kurmanji and/or Sorani) and English.
• 2+ years of professional interpreting experience (immigration, asylum, legal, NGO, medical, or government strongly preferred).
• Familiarity with interpreter ethics, confidentiality, and neutrality standards.
• Strong knowledge of Kurdish-speaking cultural contexts.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen or permanent resident eligible for Tier 3/Tier 5 clearance.

Compensation & Benefits

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

How to Apply

Submit the following:

• Resume / CV highlighting Kurdish interpreting experience (please specify dialect: Kurmanji and/or Sorani).
• Certifications (community, court, NGO, or medical interpreting credentials preferred).
• Availability for full-time or contractor assignments.

Apply at: [e-mail] Subject line: Kurdish (Kurmanji / Sorani) OPI Interpreter Application – USCIS Contract

This is a remote position.