When the request cannot wait until next week.
Emergencies do not schedule themselves. When you need an interpreter sooner than 72 hours from now, ULS treats the request as its own workflow, with direct coordinator attention rather than a queue.
- Certified interpreters
- Nationwide
- A coordinator answers, not a queue
- For requests
- Under 72 hoursSooner than standard notice
- Handled by
- A coordinatorWorked right away, never queued
- Our answer
- A straight oneA clear yes or no, quickly
- Format
- On-site or virtualWhichever reaches you soonest
Is urgent scheduling right for this?
Urgent requests are worked by a coordinator immediately, not left in an inbox. We reach into the interpreter network directly, and we tell you quickly and plainly whether we can fill the request, so you always know where you stand.
The single biggest factor in how fast an urgent request moves is whether your organization is already set up with us. Existing clients skip vendor approval, paperwork, and billing setup entirely, which is why we encourage organizations to complete setup long before an emergency arrives. Setup is free and carries no obligation.
Best for
- Emergency department and urgent care visits
- Same-day legal or law enforcement matters
- Crisis and behavioral health situations
- Unplanned family or student meetings
- Time-sensitive workplace incidents
- Last-minute schedule changes
Book standard scheduling instead when
- The date is 72 hours or more away
- It is a recurring appointment
- You want a specific interpreter
How an urgent request works
- 1
Request
Online, choosing "Urgent", or by phone for the fastest start.
- 2
Worked right away
A coordinator reaches into the interpreter network directly.
- 3
A clear answer
You hear quickly whether we can fill it, and who is coming.
- 4
Covered
On site or on screen, whichever serves the situation soonest.
What is included
Direct coordinator handling
Urgent requests are worked by a person immediately.
Straight answers
A clear yes or no quickly, so you can plan rather than wait.
On-site or virtual
Whichever can reach the situation soonest and serve it properly.
Documented fulfillment
Every request and outcome is recorded in your account history.
Ready the moment the need is urgent
Short-notice and same-day requests are matched by a coordinator who is already set up with your organization.
Credentialed interpreters, matched to the room
- RID certified interpreters (NIC, CI and CT)
- BEI certified interpreters
- State licensed where the state requires it
- Bound by the NAD-RID Code of Professional Conduct
- Matched to the setting even on short notice
Common questions
How fast can you fill an urgent request?
Is there a premium for urgent requests?
What if you cannot fill it?
Need an interpreter sooner than 72 hours?
Submit an urgent request, or call us for the fastest start.