Another G-325A question, Do I need a translation?

[bigkeeser 0]

The more and more I deal with these forms, the more questions I have, haha.

This is about the 5 years of employment history for my fiancee. She's German and we will be writing down one of her schools to cover the 5 year requirement. The name of the school is totally German, and someone who doesn't know any German would have not a clue what it says.

So... Do I need a certified translation for this? It's just the name of the school, I will list her occupation as "student".

[pushbrk 12,898]

The more and more I deal with these forms, the more questions I have, haha.

This is about the 5 years of employment history for my fiancee. She's German and we will be writing down one of her schools to cover the 5 year requirement. The name of the school is totally German, and someone who doesn't know any German would have not a clue what it says.

So... Do I need a certified translation for this? It's just the name of the school, I will list her occupation as "student".

No need to certify the translation of a school or company name on an immigration form. Certified translations are for official documents like birth certificates, marriage certificates and divorce decrees.

[Otto 83]

The more and more I deal with these forms, the more questions I have, haha.

This is about the 5 years of employment history for my fiancee. She's German and we will be writing down one of her schools to cover the 5 year requirement. The name of the school is totally German, and someone who doesn't know any German would have not a clue what it says.

So... Do I need a certified translation for this? It's just the name of the school, I will list her occupation as "student".

We didn't translate the schools - I just included the basic 'American' level/equivalent of the school after its name (i.e., High school, University, etc.) - no problems.

I couldn't let them think Gymnasium meant Karin played sports the whole time in school...(even though the Consulate would know what it meant)

[bigkeeser 0]

Haha, I know what you mean. I'll just list it as XXX XXXX High School then, thanks!

[Ning 619]

The more and more I deal with these forms, the more questions I have, haha.

This is about the 5 years of employment history for my fiancee. She's German and we will be writing down one of her schools to cover the 5 year requirement. The name of the school is totally German, and someone who doesn't know any German would have not a clue what it says.

So... Do I need a certified translation for this? It's just the name of the school, I will list her occupation as "student".

The translation only needs to be done by someone competent to do so. That can be you for example. I would just write the name in English on the form.

If you decide you need a seperate translation attach a page with the following:

The certification format should include the certifier's name, signature, address, and date of certification. A suggested format is:

Certification by Translator

I [typed name], 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