📣 Thursdays Short Program: From Courtroom to Immigration: Pathways to Interpreting in EOIR and USCIS

TAJIT Thursdays—Short Program Series

From Courtroom to Immigration: Pathways to Interpreting in EOIR and USCIS

Join us for our next session in the TAJIT Thursdays Short Program series!

This workshop is designed for court interpreters interested in expanding their professional scope into the specialized field of immigration interpreting. Participants will explore the key differences between courtroom interpreting and immigration settings, gaining practical insights into two distinct but related pathways: interpreting before the Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) and the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).

Key Topics Covered:

• Court vs. Immigration Settings

• EOIR (Immigration Court)

• USCIS (Interviews & Applications)

• Interpreter’s Role Across Settings

• Key Terminology

• Practical Guidance to Enter the Field

Presenters:

Nancy Frías, J.D.
• Judiciary Senior Spanish Court Interpreter / DOJ-EOIR Trainer since 2010
• Member & guest speaker for the National Language Service Corps (NLSC) since 2020

Carmen Cristina Mundaray-Madrid
• Master Licensed Court Interpreter (TX & CA)
• Certified Healthcare Interpreter (CHI™)
• Qualified Immigration Interpreter (English<>Spanish)
• 5 years of experience in Immigration Court

Date & Time: October 23rd, 2025 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Location: Online (Zoom link will be sent after registration)

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from seasoned professionals and gain valuable tools for branching into immigration interpreting!