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Translator roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree or higher in translation, linguistics, or a directly related field. Employers in legal, healthcare, government contracting, and international business sectors regularly file LCAs for translators. Fluency in a high-demand language pair strengthens your case significantly.
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Location Rio Grande Valley, Texas
Department Office of Institutional Translation and Interpreting
FTE 1.0
FLSA Non-Exempt
Scope of Job
To provide specialized professional skills in planning and executing complex translation and interpreting projects for the University or external clients. Responsible for translating, editing, proof-reading publications and documents from English to Spanish and vice-versa, including online materials in order to meet deadlines and quality standards for the University. Coordinate complex translation projects involving additional translators within the University or external agencies.
Description of Duties
- Translates routine and complex publications and documents from English into Spanish and vice-versa, including online materials to meet deadlines and quality standards for the university.
- Reviews and revises the translations of individual print and online texts produced by external translators and other members of the team to ensure quality and consistency.
- Edits and proofreads individual print and online publications to ensure quality and consistency.
- Interprets simultaneously or consecutively between languages in written and oral form at internal and external events as required.
- Helps in designing and supervising organizational flow for complex projects.
- Plans and schedules all translation services, including supervision of assigned staff.
- Contributes to the establishment and growth of a bilingual terminological pool for the institution at several levels.
- Oversees and conducts the maintenance of specialized translation software.
- Plans and handles the decision-making process of complex translation projects.
- Communicates regularly with internal and external groups.
- Coordinates translation and interpreting services for the institution and external clients.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Supervision Received
Specific supervision from assigned supervisor.
Supervision Given
May supervise assigned staff.
Required Education
Bachelor’s degree in Translation and Interpreting or other closely related degree from an accredited university.
Preferred Education
Master’s degree in Translation and Interpreting, Spanish or other closely related degree from an accredited university.
Licenses/Certifications
None.
Required Experience
One (1) year of experience as a professional translator/interpreter. Must be able to speak, read and write in English and Spanish fluently.
Preferred Experience
Experience in the translation of official, promotional and advertising materials, and documents pertaining to all disciplines within a university setting. Ability to understand linguistic variations in English and Spanish and to produce and revise texts that are functional locally, regionally and internationally.
Equipment
Use of standard office equipment. Knowledge of sufficient command computer-assisted translation tools, advanced word processing, terminological management software, webpage editing, and localization tools.
Working Conditions
Needs to be able to successfully perform all required duties. Work is performed primarily in a general office environment. Some travel and weekend work is required. Project-based environment that requires meeting deadlines and work in an ever-changing and fast paced environment. Physical Capabilities: Being able to push, pull and carry interpreting equipment. UTRGV is a distributed institution, which requires presence at multiple locations throughout the Rio Grande Valley.
Other
Good analytical skills. Willingness to undergo additional training at the postgraduate level if required. Exceptional planning and organizational skills and ability to multi-task.
Physical Capabilities
N/A
Employment Category Full-Time
Minimum Salary Commensurate with Experience
Posted Salary Commensurate with Experience
Position Available Date 05/06/2026
Grant Funded Position No
If Yes, Provide Grant Expiration Date
EEO Statement
It is the policy of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley to promote and ensure equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or protected veteran status. In accordance with the requirements of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, our University is committed to comply with all government requirements and ensures non-discrimination in its education programs and activities, including employment. We encourage women, minorities and differently abled persons to apply for employment positions of interest.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Dear Applicant,
Human Resources will not be held responsible for redacting any confidential information from the documents you attach with your application. The confidential information includes the following:
Date of Birth
Gender
- Ethnicity/Race
Please make sure that you omit this information prior to submission. We are advising that Human Resources will be forwarding your application to the department as per your submission. The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley reserves the right to discontinue accepting applications prior to the stated close date of this position, after meeting the posting requirement of three (3) calendar days.
If you have any questions, please visit our Careers site for detailed contact information.
Additional Information
UTRGV is a distributed location institution and working location is subject to change based on need.
All UTRGV employees are required to have a criminal background check (CBC). Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Substitutions to the above requirements must have prior approval from the VP of HR & Talent Development.
Number of Vacancies 2
Location Rio Grande Valley, Texas
Department Office of Institutional Translation and Interpreting
FTE 1.0
FLSA Non-Exempt
Scope of Job
To provide specialized professional skills in planning and executing complex translation and interpreting projects for the University or external clients. Responsible for translating, editing, proof-reading publications and documents from English to Spanish and vice-versa, including online materials in order to meet deadlines and quality standards for the University. Coordinate complex translation projects involving additional translators within the University or external agencies.
Description of Duties
- Translates routine and complex publications and documents from English into Spanish and vice-versa, including online materials to meet deadlines and quality standards for the university.
- Reviews and revises the translations of individual print and online texts produced by external translators and other members of the team to ensure quality and consistency.
- Edits and proofreads individual print and online publications to ensure quality and consistency.
- Interprets simultaneously or consecutively between languages in written and oral form at internal and external events as required.
- Helps in designing and supervising organizational flow for complex projects.
- Plans and schedules all translation services, including supervision of assigned staff.
- Contributes to the establishment and growth of a bilingual terminological pool for the institution at several levels.
- Oversees and conducts the maintenance of specialized translation software.
- Plans and handles the decision-making process of complex translation projects.
- Communicates regularly with internal and external groups.
- Coordinates translation and interpreting services for the institution and external clients.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Supervision Received
Specific supervision from assigned supervisor.
Supervision Given
May supervise assigned staff.
Required Education
Bachelor’s degree in Translation and Interpreting or other closely related degree from an accredited university.
Preferred Education
Master’s degree in Translation and Interpreting, Spanish or other closely related degree from an accredited university.
Licenses/Certifications
None.
Required Experience
One (1) year of experience as a professional translator/interpreter. Must be able to speak, read and write in English and Spanish fluently.
Preferred Experience
Experience in the translation of official, promotional and advertising materials, and documents pertaining to all disciplines within a university setting. Ability to understand linguistic variations in English and Spanish and to produce and revise texts that are functional locally, regionally and internationally.
Equipment
Use of standard office equipment. Knowledge of sufficient command computer-assisted translation tools, advanced word processing, terminological management software, webpage editing, and localization tools.
Working Conditions
Needs to be able to successfully perform all required duties. Work is performed primarily in a general office environment. Some travel and weekend work is required. Project-based environment that requires meeting deadlines and work in an ever-changing and fast paced environment. Physical Capabilities: Being able to push, pull and carry interpreting equipment. UTRGV is a distributed institution, which requires presence at multiple locations throughout the Rio Grande Valley.
Other
Good analytical skills. Willingness to undergo additional training at the postgraduate level if required. Exceptional planning and organizational skills and ability to multi-task.
Physical Capabilities
N/A
Employment Category Full-Time
Minimum Salary Commensurate with Experience
Posted Salary Commensurate with Experience
Position Available Date 05/06/2026
Grant Funded Position No
If Yes, Provide Grant Expiration Date
EEO Statement
It is the policy of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley to promote and ensure equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or protected veteran status. In accordance with the requirements of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, our University is committed to comply with all government requirements and ensures non-discrimination in its education programs and activities, including employment. We encourage women, minorities and differently abled persons to apply for employment positions of interest.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Dear Applicant,
Human Resources will not be held responsible for redacting any confidential information from the documents you attach with your application. The confidential information includes the following:
Date of Birth
Gender
- Ethnicity/Race
Please make sure that you omit this information prior to submission. We are advising that Human Resources will be forwarding your application to the department as per your submission. The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley reserves the right to discontinue accepting applications prior to the stated close date of this position, after meeting the posting requirement of three (3) calendar days.
If you have any questions, please visit our Careers site for detailed contact information.
Additional Information
UTRGV is a distributed location institution and working location is subject to change based on need.
All UTRGV employees are required to have a criminal background check (CBC). Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Substitutions to the above requirements must have prior approval from the VP of HR & Talent Development.
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Verify your degree matches the role
USCIS requires your degree field to directly relate to translation work. A linguistics, modern languages, or area studies degree satisfies this. A general humanities degree may trigger an RFE, so gather transcripts and course syllabi that show language-focused coursework.
Target sectors with active LCA filings
Legal services, healthcare systems, federal contractors, and international NGOs file LCAs for translators far more consistently than general staffing firms. Focus your applications on employers in those sectors who already have compliance infrastructure for H-1B petitions.
Search verified sponsors on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter Translator roles by employers with confirmed H-1B LCA filing history, so you're not spending time on companies that have never sponsored the visa category before.
Check the prevailing wage before negotiating
Run your target job title and location through the OFLC Wage Search before your offer conversation. Your employer's LCA must certify a wage meeting DOL's prevailing wage, and knowing the Level I through IV bands helps you negotiate without inadvertently creating a compliance problem.
Clarify specialty occupation in your offer letter
Ask your employer to specify in the offer letter that the role requires a bachelor's degree in a relevant field. Vague language like 'language skills preferred' can undermine the specialty occupation argument USCIS evaluates when adjudicating your I-129 petition.
File before the April 1 cap deadline
H-1B cap-subject petitions must be filed by April 1 for an October 1 start date, following lottery selection. If your employer misses this window, you'll need to wait for the next fiscal year registration period, which opens in March.
H-1B Visa Translator: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Translator role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, if the employer requires a bachelor's degree or higher in translation, linguistics, or a closely related field. The key is that the degree requirement must be specific to the role, not just preferred. Roles that accept any degree or substitute years of experience without a degree are harder to approve. Your employer's job description needs to reflect the actual academic requirement clearly.
Which industries sponsor H-1B visas for Translators most reliably?
Federal contractors working on defense or intelligence projects, large healthcare networks, law firms handling international matters, and multinational corporations with foreign-language operations are the most consistent sponsors. These employers have existing H-1B compliance processes and recurring needs for certified translators. You can browse employers with verified H-1B filing history for Translator roles on Migrate Mate.
Does my language pair affect my chances of H-1B sponsorship as a Translator?
Indirectly, yes. Employers sponsoring H-1B translators are more likely to invest in the process when the language pair is rare and the role is hard to fill domestically. High-demand pairs in legal, medical, or government contexts, such as Arabic-English, Mandarin-English, or Russian-English, tend to generate more active LCA filings than widely available language combinations.
Can a freelance or contract Translator get H-1B sponsorship?
No. H-1B sponsorship requires a bona fide employer-employee relationship, meaning the sponsoring company must control your work, set your hours, and pay you directly as an employee. Freelance, independent contractor, or agency-to-client arrangements don't satisfy USCIS requirements. You'd need a direct hire or a staffing agency placement where the agency is the petitioner and treats you as a W-2 employee.
What documents should I prepare before my employer files the H-1B petition?
Gather your academic transcripts and degree certificates, a credential evaluation if your degree is from outside the U.S., copies of any professional certifications such as ATA membership, and a detailed resume listing language pairs and subject matter expertise. Your employer's attorney will also need your passport, current visa documents, and I-94 record. Having these ready before the March registration window opens prevents delays.