Colombia Club

[lucho562 0]

Also,

Who the heck does the translator think he/she is?? How are they so sure that USCIS needs it apostilled? Ask them if they even know what the heck they are talking about, and if they know what the purpose of the translation is for. I'm pretty sure that they never have dealt with the AOS process since AOS is done in USA.

Dont let them thieves take you. I dont want to get political....but it seems that they always try to trick you into getting something that you dont need.

Edited September 7, 2007 by lucho562

[Chester y Monica 2]

[quote name='Mononoke28'

Yes!!!!! That is awesome, especially because that's where my husband will have his medical at. Now how old are her original vaccination cards, I wonder?

Thank you so much Chester!!!

And once again congratulations.

Diana

Her vaccination on varicela was about a week old. TD mujeres and MMR were from ages ago, from the hospital.

[lucho562 0]

Rafael,

I would take that letter, but first have it authenticated. I still would get with Andrea on this one, since she's been thru this situation.

I see that you receieved your NOA1, 3 months ago. You could have your fiance start getting the required vaccinations taken care of now.

VJ fantasy football idea didnt take off like I hoped it would.

[Mononoke28 135]

Thank you Chester.

I'm on the phone with my husband right now and he's saying that you DO NOT need anything apostilled. They're not the authority and cannot tell you that you need anything apostilled, they're trying to get money out of you. They did the same thing to him and he put his foot down and told him "Necesito que me traduzca este registro civil." then they'll say "esto necesita estar apostillado" and then you say "no, la embajada no necesita esto apostillado, yo sólo necesito la traducción y punto". That's all, you gotta be firm because they're seeing you're a "gringo" and they equate that to $$$.

Again, they're not the legal authority, they're just translators, don't give in!!!!

Diana

[Chester y Monica 2]

Well said Lucho. Here I am arguing with monica about the same thing. I don't need the dang documents stamped a bazillion time. I just want a translation from someone in colombia for cheap. Believe me the line here is about 150 person long. We've been waiting to get one document apostilled , not related to the visa process. I tagged along since the translators are in the building

For marriage and AOS we just need a translated document in english BY WHOMEVER, correct?

Also,

Who the heck does the translator think he/she is?? How are they so sure that USCIS needs it apostilled? Ask them if they even know what the heck they are talking about, and if they know what the purpose of the translation is for. I'm pretty sure that they never have dealt with the AOS process since AOS is done in USA.

Dont let them thieves take you. I dont want to get political....but it seems that they always try to trick you into getting something that you dont need.

[lucho562 0]

Whomever is correct!!!!

The translator only needs to include a statement saying that he is fluent in both languages and the translation is true.

As a matter of fact, Diana did our translation

Also, I believe it was maviwaro or parkpapa that got the translation done at some taco joint. Rest assured bro.

Edited September 7, 2007 by lucho562

[Mononoke28 135]

I was going to say that, if you feel comfortable sending me her registro civil I can do it for you for FREE.

Lucho sent me his wife's as an attachment and I just plugged away.

I just get so mad that they want you to apostille stuff when the US is not requiring them to be. Are they US officials? Nooooo. They're just a whole bunch of LADRONES!

Diana

[Chester y Monica 2]

Thanks diana.

Yes, that's what I did and but I had to just first listen to my other half before I raised hell in my broken spanish. I spoke to them in english and they seem to be knowleadgeable enough. Yes I do agree that's why she's calling me ' no seas terco'. But I know I will prevail :smile:

Thank you Chester.

I'm on the phone with my husband right now and he's saying that you DO NOT need anything apostilled. They're not the authority and cannot tell you that you need anything apostilled, they're trying to get money out of you. They did the same thing to him and he put his foot down and told him "Necesito que me traduzca este registro civil." then they'll say "esto necesita estar apostillado" and then you say "no, la embajada no necesita esto apostillado, yo sólo necesito la traducción y punto". That's all, you gotta be firm because they're seeing you're a "gringo" and they equate that to $$$.

Again, they're not the legal authority, they're just translators, don't give in!!!!

Diana

[Mike and Adriana 0]

It appears that there has been a reversion to the old policy. Up until about a year ago, the DS-156 was NOT provided to the doctor. Both copies were tobe taken by the beneficiary to the embassy. Then a change was made. My wife was told my the doctor's office to bring one of the DS-156s with her...and it was placed in the sealed envelope (guessing it had to do with verifying identity). Now it appears things have gone back to the way they were last year. Seems like there has been a lot of activity over the past year as it relates to the two doctors. Interesting.

Chester,

Quick question. Please verify that the Dr at the medical exam did NOT ask, nor put the DS156 in the sealed envelope. This is believed to be a new non-procedure.

Forgive my typing. I'm using my blackberry to answer the forums.

No, doctor office did not ask for ds156. We DID bring them. But the doctors office did not ask for them.

[lucho562 0]

A lot of the recent changes were done in late June/early July. We were told that a new official had taken charge at the embassy (not the consul). This is the reason why so many changes were made, and more likely to come.

[Entonces... 0]

Rafael,

I would take that letter, but first have it authenticated. I still would get with Andrea on this one, since she's been thru this situation.

I see that you receieved your NOA1, 3 months ago. You could have your fiance start getting the required vaccinations taken care of now.

VJ fantasy football idea didnt take off like I hoped it would.

Lucho,

Authenticated would be the same as notarized??? There so many terms Authenticated, Apostilled, Notarized, I just get a little mixed up with the terminology..

Okay so get the the vaccinations in order...Vacirla , Td, MMR. Chester any updates on the vaccinations needed or is still the same. I ask you becasue you are the last one the go through BGT.

yeah I was thinking of 90 days since NOA1 ...how much longer????

Yeah it seems not many football fans on VJ.

[parkpapa 0]

Rafael,

I would take that letter, but first have it authenticated. I still would get with Andrea on this one, since she's been thru this situation.

I see that you receieved your NOA1, 3 months ago. You could have your fiance start getting the required vaccinations taken care of now.

VJ fantasy football idea didnt take off like I hoped it would.

Lucho,

Authenticated would be the same as notarized??? There so many terms Authenticated, Apostilled, Notarized, I just get a little mixed up with the terminology..

Okay so get the the vaccinations in order...Vacirla , Td, MMR. Chester any updates on the vaccinations needed or is still the same. I ask you becasue you are the last one the go through BGT.

yeah I was thinking of 90 days since NOA1 ...how much longer????

Yeah it seems not many football fans on VJ.

The definitions I would use are as follows:

Authenticated = A person with the required knowledge (in this case, knowledge of both languages) is making a statement and signing that the information is correct as presented. This person is not required to have some special license, such as a Notary Public.

Apostilled = This is a term referring to an "officially" certified copy of a document, such as a divorce decree or birth certificate, that will be recognized internationally. In the United States, for example, if you get a copy of your birth certificate to provide to Colombia authorities, it must be "apostilled" by your state's Secretary of State office. They handle this sort of stuff all the time.

Notarized = This refers to a document that is viewed and certified by a Notary Public - usually to witness a signature. Notaries in the US have considerably less power or authority than those in Colombia, where they seem to serve more in the role of a Justice of the Peace or paralegal.

So, short answer to your question - no, a document does not have to be notarized to be authenticated. I translated the birth records for Lorena's sons and a young waitress working at a local Mexican restaurant read the documents over and signed them stating they were accurate translations. My divorce decree, however, was apostilled at the Missouri Secretary of State's office, while some documents were notarized by a lady at my bank.

I know it can be confusing, but it becomes clearer as you go through the process. Just hang in there.

Charles

[Mononoke28 135]

I saw a few approvals last week for people who filed at CSC at the end of April, so that's 4 months or so.

Diana

[HAL 9000 96]

Whomever is correct!!!!

The translator only needs to include a statement saying that he is fluent in both languages and the translation is true.

As a matter of fact, Diana did our translation

Also, I believe it was maviwaro or parkpapa that got the translation done at some taco joint. Rest assured bro.

Guacamole con eso papá??

Yeah, it was Charlie...

I actually did ours... on Excel the format and placement is pretty much the same. Included is a statement certifying everything. This is as easy as it can be.

In case Diana or anyone out there wants to send me via email their version I'd be happy to take a look at it (no personal info necessary).

[Entonces... 0]

The definitions I would use are as follows:

Authenticated = A person with the required knowledge (in this case, knowledge of both languages) is making a statement and signing that the information is correct as presented. This person is not required to have some special license, such as a Notary Public.

Apostilled = This is a term referring to an "officially" certified copy of a document, such as a divorce decree or birth certificate, that will be recognized internationally. In the United States, for example, if you get a copy of your birth certificate to provide to Colombia authorities, it must be "apostilled" by your state's Secretary of State office. They handle this sort of stuff all the time.

Notarized = This refers to a document that is viewed and certified by a Notary Public - usually to witness a signature. Notaries in the US have considerably less power or authority than those in Colombia, where they seem to serve more in the role of a Justice of the Peace or paralegal.

So, short answer to your question - no, a document does not have to be notarized to be authenticated. I translated the birth records for Lorena's sons and a young waitress working at a local Mexican restaurant read the documents over and signed them stating they were accurate translations. My divorce decree, however, was apostilled at the Missouri Secretary of State's office, while some documents were notarized by a lady at my bank.

I know it can be confusing, but it becomes clearer as you go through the process. Just hang in there.

Charles

Charles,

Thank you very much for the run down. Yeah I hope it gets clear soon it has been a rough journey, but definitely this club makes a whole world of difference.

Rafael