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Malayalam Interpreter Location: Work at Home position in United States Position: Phone Interpreter Status: Independent Contractor Pay: $0.60 - $0.75 per minute. We Offer: * Employee Referral Program.

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Infographic showing various Malayalam job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 45% Full Time, 8% Part Time, and 47% Contract. Highlights an 66% Physical, and 34% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $95,676 per year, or $46 per hour.

Malayalam Over the Phone Interpreter

Global Impact Group LLC

Raleigh, NC • Remote

$25 - $30/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 6 days ago

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 access in 80+ languages for USCIS and other federal agencies.
We are seeking Malayalam Over-the-Phone Interpreters (OPI) to support our USCIS contract. Malayalam, a Dravidian language spoken in Kerala, India, is a priority South Asian language frequently required in immigration and asylum cases.
Responsibilities
  • Provide real-time Malayalam ↔ English telephonic interpretation for USCIS officers, applicants, and stakeholders.
  • Interpret accurately and impartially in immigration, legal, and administrative contexts.
  • Maintain strict confidentiality and comply with USCIS/DHS interpreter standards.
  • Handle both scheduled assignments and urgent/surge requests.
  • Participate in training, compliance refreshers, and QA reviews.
Qualifications
  • Native or near-native fluency in Malayalam and English.
  • 2+ years of professional interpreting experience (immigration, community, legal, healthcare, or government preferred).
  • Knowledge of interpreter ethics, confidentiality, and cultural sensitivity.
  • 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.
Compensation & Benefits
  • Competitive pay: $25–30/hour (rare-language premium available).
  • Remote work with 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:
  1. Resume / CV highlighting Malayalam interpreting experience.
  2. Any certifications (court, medical, community, or ATA interpreting credentials preferred).
  3. Availability for full-time or contractor roles.
 Apply at: careers@globallanguagesystem.com
 Subject line: Malayalam OPI Interpreter Application – USCIS Contract

This is a remote position.