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 80+ spoken and signed languages for USCIS and other federal agencies.
We are seeking Telugu Over-the-Phone Interpreters (OPI) to support our USCIS contract. Telugu is a major South Indian Dravidian language, spoken widely in India and among diaspora communities, and is often required in immigration and asylum interviews.
Responsibilities
Provide real-time Telugu English telephonic interpretation for USCIS interviews, hearings, and official proceedings.
Deliver interpretation with accuracy, neutrality, and professionalism.
Maintain strict confidentiality and comply with USCIS/DHS interpreter standards.
Handle both scheduled and urgent/surge assignments.
Participate in training, compliance refreshers, and quality assurance audits.
Qualifications
Native or near-native fluency in Telugu and English.
2+ years of professional interpreting experience (immigration, community, legal, healthcare, or government preferred).
Knowledge 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 clearance.