Translation of documents

[Pandora01 0]

What do they exactly mean when they say "All translations must be certified by a competent translator and sworn to by him before a notary." Some people here tell me that documents need to be translated by a certified translator, other just that the translator must sign its translation in front of a notary. I'm all confused now. Do I need a certified translator as in a translator recognized/member of an organization of translators? Help!

[MrsCat 6]

I think if you're competent to do it, then you don't need an "official translator" - you just need to certify that you understand both English and whatever language the document is in.

Not sure about the notary part - I haven't seen that before.

USCIS Rule 1003.33 only says:

Any foreign language document offered by a party in a proceeding shall be accompanied by an English language translation and a certification signed by the translator that must be printed legibly or typed. Such certification must include a statement that the translator is competent to translate the document, and that the translation is true and accurate to the best of the translator's abilities.

http://www.uscis.gov/propub/ProPubVAP.jsp?...86201de80077382

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.ph...ge=translations

Per the USCIS, documents not in English must be translated. The policy states as follows:

"All documents that are in a language other than English must be submitted with a translation. The person translating the document must certify that the translation is complete and accurate and that he/she is competent to translate from the foreign language into English."

All translations must include a statement similar to the following:

Certification by Translator:

I ________________, certify that I am fluent (conversant) in the English and _____________ languages,

and that the above/attached document is an accurate translation of the document attached entitled _______________.

Signature

Date

Typed Name

Address

Edited August 4, 2008 by cattattude

[Pandora01 0]

Thanks cattatude. It's what I had seen too until I received packet 3. That's why I'm all confused. I guess they want to make sure the translator is serious *shrug* Luckily, the lady I asked to translate my documents has agreed to this so her signature will be notarized.

[MrsCat 6]

Thanks cattatude. It's what I had seen too until I received packet 3. That's why I'm all confused. I guess they want to make sure the translator is serious *shrug* Luckily, the lady I asked to translate my documents has agreed to this so her signature will be notarized.

Sounds like a good safe approach. Maybe NVC rules are different for translation?

[MrsCat 6]

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.ph...mp;#entry451773

Seems that Consulates may require certified copies - depends on their instructions.

Sorry - didn't check your timeline before I responded, assumed you were still with USCIS

[Pandora01 0]

It's ok, cattattude, don't worry. There's so much to keep track of, I don't expect one person to know everything. That's why this forum is such a blessing. Thanks for the link to the other thread, I'll ask my translator to use this.