Najibullah Ahmadzai

Multilingual Legal & Medical Interpreter / Translator and Immigration Analyst with 10+ years of experience supporting USCIS, immigration attorneys, healthcare providers, and federal agencies. Demonstrated expertise in USCIS forms, immigration case documentation, legal translation, medical interpretation, and federal disaster operations within high-confidentiality environments. Proficient in simultaneous and consecutive interpretation, VRI/OPI platforms, EHR systems, and terminology management.

Experienced in compliance-driven documentation review, federal case analysis, and cross-cultural communication. Adept at trauma-informed communication, ensuring clarity, professionalism, and strict confidentiality in sensitive legal, immigration, and healthcare interactions.

SOSI DHS-FEMA Interpreter (Tier 2 Public Trust (Active)) - SOS International - Sacramento, United States

(2026-04)

• Served as an OPI interpreter (Pashto/Dari) for FEMA calls, guaranteeing precise, thorough, and culturally nuanced communication.
• Consistently available on the SOSi call platform to manage calls, from immediate requests to high-volume periods and extended "delta calls."
• Performed verbatim interpretation, meticulously retaining the original tone, intent, and register while avoiding any alterations.
• Uphold the highest standards of PII/SBU confidentiality and adhered strictly to federal security protocols.
• Filed accurate and detailed call reports, documenting all necessary call information and identifiers.

Interpreter / Translator - Certified Interpreting Services - Sacramento

(2024-11)

• Delivered remote video, over-the-phone, and in-person medical interpretation services for hospitals, clinics, and telehealth platforms.
• Provided academic interpretation for diverse school events, including PTA meetings, simultaneous Board Meetings, testing/assessment sessions, ELAC meetings, parent/teacher conferences, and student medical evaluations.
• Facilitated legal interpretation within judicial, court, and correctional settings.

Legal & Immigration Interpreter / Translator - USCRI / VECRA Inc - Sacramento

(2024-12 - 2025-07)

• Interpreted simultaneously and consecutively in various legal settings, including USCIS asylum interviews, immigration court proceedings, and attorney-client meetings.
• Translated and certified key immigration documents such as affidavits, asylum applications (I-589), adjustment of status applications (I-485), and naturalization forms (N-400), meeting all regulatory requirements.
• Developed and applied terminology management procedures to guarantee precise and consistent language in all translated legal materials.
• Ensured the legal accuracy and clarity of documents through meticulous proofreading and editing, upholding the highest standards of confidentiality.
• Served as a communication bridge between legal professionals, USCIS officials, and clients, ensuring culturally sensitive interactions.

Medical & Academic Interpreter / Translator - Excel Interpreting & Translating - Sacramento

(2022-10 - 2024-12)

• Supported hospitals, clinics, and telehealth platforms with remote (video, phone) and on-site medical interpretation.
• Transcribed and translated essential medical documents, including records, consent forms, and educational materials, maintaining strict adherence to HIPAA and Joint Commission standards.
• Interpreted for academic settings, covering events like PTA and Board Meetings (simultaneous), assessments, ELAC meetings, parent-teacher conferences, and student health evaluations.
• Documented interpretation services and accessed patient information using Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems.
• Enhanced patient care and outcomes for multicultural populations through effective cultural mediation between patients and medical staff.
• Provided crucial legal interpretation services within courtrooms, judicial proceedings, and correctional institutions.

Senior Translation Officer - CCNPP - Kandahar, Afghanistan

(2015-09 - 2020-02)

• Directed a team of 16 translators and oversaw the coordination of large-scale legal translation initiatives.
• Established and enforced terminology standards to maintain accuracy and consistency throughout translation projects.

Senior Legal Interpreter / Translator - INL/PAE CSSP - Kandahar, Afghanistan

(2010-08 - 2015-02)

• Executed legal interpretation services across judicial, correctional, and legal counsel settings.
• Translated critical legal documents, including criminal case files, policy documents, and rehabilitation materials, while ensuring strict confidentiality.

A.S. - Computer Networking Management - American River College (2022-08)

Bachelor's degree - Law & Political Science - Haji Mirwais Khan Nika University (2012-04 - 2016-05)

High School Diploma - Zahir Shahi High School (1994-03 - 2006-07)