Video Remote Interpretation

Secure video interpretation in 120+ languages — works with Zoom, Teams, or Google Meet.

  • From $92.91per hour
  • ATAMember
  • CertifiedInterpreters

An interpreter on the deposition call

A court-certified interpreter joins the deposition on Zoom or Teams and renders every question and every answer for the record.

  • Court-certified interpreters
  • Zoom, Teams or Google Meet
  • Same-day available
Why VRI

Visual quality, remote convenience.

4 reasons · one platform

VRI bridges the gap between phone interpretation and on-site — you get visual communication without the logistics.

01

Visual Communication

See facial expressions and body language for more accurate interpretation.

02

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.

03

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.

04

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.

How It Works

Booked, matched, connected.

Four stages — a request becomes a live, certified video session in your platform of choice.

01

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.

02

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.

03

Receive Your Meeting Link

At the scheduled time, join via your preferred video tool (Zoom, Teams or Google Meet). The interpreter joins the call — no software to install.

04

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.

Platform Compatibility

Works wherever you already work.

4 surfaces · 1 dispatch

Our interpreters join via Zoom, Microsoft Teams, or Google Meet. No special software required.

01

Desktop / Laptop

Chrome, Safari, Edge, Firefox — any modern browser

No installWebRTC
02

Tablet

iPad, Android tablets — full video quality

No installWebRTC
03

Smartphone

iPhone, Android — for on-the-go sessions

On-the-goLTE / 5G
04

Conference Rooms

Zoom Rooms, Teams Rooms

EnterpriseSIP / H.323
All channels support Zoom · Teams · Google MeetTechnical requirements →
Industry Solutions

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 — 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
Why VRI, why us

The right channel, the right partner

When VRI fits

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
The partner

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.

9k+
Vetted interpreters
30+
Years dispatching
120+
Languages active
4+
Major platforms
  • ACourt-certified and medical-certified expertsCourt & medical certifications
  • BSame interpreter for recurring sessionsContinuity for repeat work
Quick Comparison

VRI vs. On-Site vs. Phone

Different situations call for different formats. Here’s how VRI stacks up.

VRIRecommendedOn-SiteIn personPhoneAudio 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
✓ = preferred for this dimension · ◦ = workable alternativeNeed help choosing? Talk to dispatch.

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.

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