Kyrgyz Over the Phone Interpreter

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

Job summary

A language services provider is seeking a Kyrgyz Over-the-Phone Interpreter. This remote position involves providing Kyrgyz-English telephonic interpretation for USCIS interviews with competitive pay ranging from $28 to $35 per hour. Candidates should have professional interpreting experience and fluency in both languages. Apply by submitting your resume highlighting your experience along with relevant certifications.

Benefits

Flexible schedule

Opportunity for advancement

Paid training and professional development

Qualifications

• 2+ years of professional interpreting experience preferred in immigration, asylum, or legal settings.
• Familiarity with interpreter ethics and confidentiality standards.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen or permanent resident eligible for federal clearance.

Responsibilities

• Provide real-time Kyrgyz-English telephonic interpretation for USCIS interviews.
• Maintain accuracy, impartiality, and professionalism.
• Manage both scheduled and urgent interpretation requests.

Skills

Native or near-native fluency in Kyrgyz and English

Excellent communication skills

Ability to stay accurate under pressure

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 Kyrgyz (Kyrgyzstani) Over-the-Phone Interpreters (OPI) to support our USCIS contract. Kyrgyz, a Turkic language spoken in Kyrgyzstan and across Central Asia, is a rare but critical language often needed for asylum, refugee, and immigration interviews.

Responsibilities

• Provide real-time Kyrgyz English telephonic interpretation for USCIS interviews, hearings, and official proceedings.
• Deliver interpretation with accuracy, impartiality, and professionalism in immigration and legal contexts.
• Adhere to USCIS/DHS interpreter ethics and confidentiality standards.
• Manage both scheduled and urgent/surge interpretation requests.
• Participate in training, compliance refreshers, and quality assurance audits.

Qualifications

• Native or near-native fluency in Kyrgyz and English.
• 2+ years of professional interpreting experience (immigration, asylum, legal, NGO, or government preferred).
• Familiarity with interpreter ethics, confidentiality, and cultural awareness.
• Excellent communication skills; ability to stay 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 via secure USCIS-approved systems.
• Paid training and professional development.
• Steady assignments under a federal contract.
• Career advancement opportunities in quality assurance or linguist leadership.

How to Apply

Submit:

• Resume / CV highlighting Kyrgyz interpreting experience.
• Certifications (community, NGO, court, or ATA interpreting credentials preferred).
• Availability for full-time or contractor roles.

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

This is a remote position.