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 solutions in more than 80 spoken and signed languages for USCIS and other federal agencies.
We are seeking Burmese Over-the-Phone Interpreters (OPI) to support our USCIS contract. Burmese (Myanmar language) is a priority Southeast Asian language often required for asylum, refugee, and immigration cases.
Responsibilities
Provide real-time Burmese English telephonic interpretation for USCIS officers, applicants, and stakeholders.
Interpret with accuracy, impartiality, and confidentiality in immigration, asylum, and legal contexts.
Comply with USCIS/DHS interpreter ethics and professional standards.
Handle both scheduled assignments and urgent/surge requests.
Participate in training, compliance refreshers, and quality assurance audits.
Qualifications
Native or near-native fluency in Burmese and English.
2+ years of professional interpreting experience (immigration, refugee/asylum, medical, or government 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 federal clearance.
Compensation & Benefits
Competitive pay: $25–32/hour.
Remote work using secure USCIS-approved platforms.
Paid training and continuing professional development.
Steady assignments under a federal contract.
Growth opportunities in quality assurance or linguist leadership.