Video Remote Interpretation
Secure video interpretation in 120+ languages — works with Zoom, Teams, Google Meet, or our platform.
Visual quality, remote convenience.
VRI bridges the gap between phone interpretation and on-site — you get visual communication without the logistics.
Visual Communication
See facial expressions and body language for more accurate interpretation.
Scheduled & Same-Day
Book a certified video interpreter for a specific date and time, or request same-day availability. We match you with interpreters who know your industry.
Cost-Effective
No travel costs, no mileage, no waiting for an interpreter to arrive. VRI gives you face-to-face quality at a fraction of on-site rates.
Nationwide Coverage
Our interpreter network spans all 50 states and 120+ languages. No matter where you are — or what language you need — we connect you via secure video.
Booked, matched, connected.
Four stages — a request becomes a live, certified video session in your platform of choice.
Submit Your Request
Tell us the language, date, time, and subject matter. Our dispatcher technology matches you with a certified interpreter who knows your field — legal, medical, business, or education.
We Match Your Interpreter
You get the interpreter’s qualifications, the session link, and connection instructions. For specialized sessions, we share prep materials with the interpreter in advance.
Receive Your Meeting Link
At the scheduled time, join via our secure platform or your preferred video tool (Zoom, Teams, Webex, Google Meet). The interpreter joins the call — no software to install.
Join the Session
Your interpreter handles the full session. For recurring clients, we assign the same interpreter for continuity. After the session, receive usage documentation for your records.
Works wherever you already work.
Our interpreters join via Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Webex, Google Meet, or our own secure portal. No special software required.
Desktop / Laptop
Chrome, Safari, Edge, Firefox — any modern browser
Tablet
iPad, Android tablets — full video quality
Smartphone
iPhone, Android — for on-the-go sessions
Conference Rooms
Zoom Rooms, Teams Rooms, Webex Board
Industries We Serve
Our interpreters aren’t generalists — they’re matched to your field so they know the terminology before the session starts.
Healthcare
Patient consultations, telehealth visits, informed consent, surgical briefings, and mental health sessions. The video feed lets interpreters read body language and assist with visual materials — charts, consent forms, discharge papers.
- Telehealth visitsHIPAA
- Patient consultationsCHI / CMI
- Informed consentVisual aid
- Mental healthSensitive
Legal
Remote depositions, immigration interviews, attorney-client meetings, and virtual hearings. VRI keeps everyone visible on camera, which courts increasingly accept and prefer for interpreter-assisted proceedings.
- Remote depositionsOn record
- Immigration interviewsUSCIS
- Attorney-client meetingsPrivileged
- Virtual hearingsCourt-cert.
Business
International partner calls, multilingual town halls, HR onboarding, and contract discussions. VRI drops into your existing video platform — Zoom, Teams, Webex — with the interpreter joining as a participant.
- Partner callsCross-border
- Town hallsMulti-lang
- HR onboardingConfidential
- Contract talksNDA
Education
Parent-teacher conferences, IEP meetings, enrollment interviews, and school counselor sessions — all over video. VRI removes the scheduling barrier that makes parents skip important meetings.
- Parent-teacher conf.Family
- IEP meetingsIDEA
- Enrollment interviewsOnboard
- Counselor sessionsSensitive
Government
Benefits interviews, caseworker meetings, community outreach, and regulatory hearings. Government agencies use our VRI when an in-person interpreter isn’t available or the appointment is too short to justify travel.
- Benefits interviewsPublic
- Caseworker meetingsLEP
- Community outreachTitle VI
- Regulatory hearingsCompliance
Insurance
Claims reviews, policy explanations, fraud interviews, and account disputes. Video adds a layer of trust and clarity that phone interpretation can’t match — especially for high-stakes financial conversations.
- Claims reviewsRecorded
- Policy explanationsPlain lang.
- Fraud interviewsHigh-trust
- Account disputesResolution
The right channel, the right partner
When VRI Is the Right Choice
VRI is perfect when you need visual communication but travel isn’t practical — or when same-day availability matters more than physical presence.
- 01Telehealth and remote patient consultationsNo transport, no wait
- 02Virtual court hearings and depositionsCourt-accepted formats
- 03Parent-teacher conferences via videoNo parent skips a meeting
- 04International business calls with partnersDrops into Zoom / Teams
- 05Short sessions where on-site travel isn’t justifiedShort calls, no travel
Why Link, specifically.
We’ve been providing interpretation since 1995 — long before video calls existed. Now our 9,000+ interpreter network is fully equipped for VRI across every major platform.
- ACourt-certified and medical-certified expertsCourt & medical certifications
- BSame interpreter for recurring sessionsContinuity for repeat work
VRI vs. On-Site vs. Phone
Different situations call for different formats. Here’s how VRI stacks up.
| VRIRecommended | On-SiteIn person | PhoneAudio only | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Visual Cues | ✓Full video — face & gestures | ◦In person — full body language | ◦Audio only |
| Booking | ✓Same-day to scheduled | ◦3–5 days advance | ◦Instant (on-demand) or scheduled |
| Cost | ✓Per session — no travel fees | ◦Hourly + travel expenses | ◦$2.83/min (on-demand) |
| Best For | ✓Consults, hearings, meetings | ◦Trials, exams, conferences | ◦Quick calls, triage, intake |
| Equipment | ◦Camera + internet | ◦None (or SI equipment) | ✓Phone line |
| Coverage | ◦Nationwide, any time zone | ◦Within interpreter travel range | ✓Nationwide, 24/7 |
VRI delivers the same face-to-face quality via secure video, but without travel time or costs. The interpreter sees everyone on camera, reads body language, and handles visual materials. It’s ideal when an in-person interpreter isn’t available, or when the session is too short to justify travel.
On-Site Interpretation
Court-certified and medically qualified interpreters dispatched in person.
Simultaneous Interpretation
Real-time conference interpretation backed by certified interpreter teams.
Consecutive Interpretation
Pause-and-translate interpretation for meetings, depositions, and clinics.
Telephone Interpretation
Connect with a professional interpreter by phone in seconds.
Get an instant quote
in seconds.
On-demand telephone interpretation begins in under 30 seconds. Scheduled assignments are confirmed within the hour.