translations

[Andy_R 12]

Do I need translations for everything I submit as evidence of relationship?

This could get quite expensive since she mostly uses Japanese in our emails. Obviously, I can translate them myself, is that OK or do you need a certified translator?

[sergeman 0]

you can translate it yourself. I did all translations for my case. Just add to the end of each translation somthing like this:

TRANSLATOR’S CERTIFICATION

I, John Smith certify that I am familiar with the Japanise and English languages, and that I have translated this document faithfully and accurately.

John Smith

Address

Date

Signature

[JimVaPhuong 4,863]

Do I need translations for everything I submit as evidence of relationship?

This could get quite expensive since she mostly uses Japanese in our emails. Obviously, I can translate them myself, is that OK or do you need a certified translator?

You do not need to submit evidence of relationship with the petition. It's helpful with some consulates in high fraud countries because it allows some evidence to be frontloaded for the consulate, but it's totally unnecessary for Japan. USCIS isn't going to look at any relationship evidence you send because it's not required, and it's not really necessary to frontload a petition with a beneficiary from Japan. You'll need this evidence for the consulate stage, but you won't need to translate it. The consular officers can usually speak and read the native language of the host country.

The only things you must translate are documents that are required with the petition, such as copies of divorce decrees, etc.

[Andy_R 12]

You do not need to submit evidence of relationship with the petition. It's helpful with some consulates in high fraud countries because it allows some evidence to be frontloaded for the consulate, but it's totally unnecessary for Japan. USCIS isn't going to look at any relationship evidence you send because it's not required, and it's not really necessary to frontload a petition with a beneficiary from Japan. You'll need this evidence for the consulate stage, but you won't need to translate it. The consular officers can usually speak and read the native language of the host country.

The only things you must translate are documents that are required with the petition, such as copies of divorce decrees, etc.

Great, thanks for the advice.

you can translate it yourself. I did all translations for my case. Just add to the end of each translation somthing like this:

TRANSLATOR’S CERTIFICATION

I, John Smith certify that I am familiar with the Japanise and English languages, and that I have translated this document faithfully and accurately.

John Smith

Address

Date

Signature

Thanks