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 support in more than 80 spoken and signed languages for USCIS and other federal agencies.
We are seeking Chuj Over-the-Phone Interpreters (OPI) to support our USCIS contract. Chuj, a Mayan language spoken in the Huehuetenango region of Guatemala and parts of southern Mexico, is a rare but critical language often required in asylum and immigration proceedings.
Responsibilities
Provide real-time Chuj English telephonic interpretation for USCIS interviews, hearings, and asylum cases.
Interpret accurately, impartially, and with cultural awareness in immigration and legal contexts.
Maintain confidentiality under USCIS/DHS interpreter standards.
Support both scheduled and urgent/surge interpretation needs.
Participate in training, compliance refreshers, and quality assurance reviews.
Qualifications
Native or near-native fluency in Chuj and English.
2+ years of professional interpreting experience (immigration, asylum, community, NGO, or government strongly preferred).
Deep knowledge of Mayan/indigenous Guatemalan culture.
Familiarity with interpreter ethics, confidentiality, and impartiality standards.
Must be a U.S. Citizen or permanent resident eligible for Tier 3/Tier 5 clearance.