This 45-hour 7-week Online Immigration Interpreter Certificate Training Program was developed to enable participants to become competent interpreters for immigration services.
While interpreting in immigration settings, very often the protocol and terminology is different from other types of legal and court interpreting.
This program will prepare you to interpret in the following immigration settings: immigration relief interview, attorney-client meeting, asylum interview, Immigration court, EOIR (Executive Office for Immigration Review) hearing, etc.
Our highly engaging online classes combined with live instructor led interactive webinars are easy to access from wherever you are.
Immigration Interpreter Training Program Info:
The course introduces participants to immigration interpreter roles and skills, interpreter ethics, and immigration and legal terminology in both English and the target language.
Students will gain an understanding of the Immigration Basics, Asylum Law Basics, Immigration Court Proceedings and take a close look at the Standards and Procedures for Court Interpreters, the document which regulates professional court interpreting.
Immigration Interpreting core competencies is taught by an experienced instructor who is a subject matter expert. Language coaching and role-plays in the target language are offered by experienced immigration interpreters who are native speakers of the target language.
Language coaching and role-plays in the target language are offered by experienced interpreters who are native speakers of the target language.
Online Immigration Certificate Training Program Covers:
What is the total cost of the program?:
$770 ($50 non-refundable registration fee plus $720 course fee)
Where are the classes conducted?:
The course is entirely online.
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What languages are offered?:
The next Immigration Interpreter Certificate Training course is offered in:
What is the course schedule?:
Online classes and Interactive Webinars:
Tuesdays (6.30 pm – 9.30 pm EST), and Thursdays (6.30 pm – 9.30 pm EST).
PLEASE NOTE: All the times on our site are indicated in EST (Eastern Standard Time)
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What are the prerequisites to becoming an immigration interpreter?:
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How can I register for the course?:
STEP 1
Pre-register on our website to reserve a seat in the course and pay $50 registration fee online.
Since space in the training program is limited and is filling up quickly, we recommend early registration. Applications are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis until the course is full.
STEP 2
After you register online and pay a $50 registration fee a language coach will contact you to schedule a 15-min Language Assessment Test with you on the phone. All the tests are usually scheduled 2 weeks before the course starts.
STEP 3
If you pass the test you will need to pay the course fee. You can pay online, send us a check or a money order our office address (below) or call the office to pay with a credit card on the phone.
If you have any questions about our Interpreter Training programs please contact:
Customer Service at (617) 277-1990.
Email: support@languageconnections.com
