How To Find An Interview Translator

[Dallas Steve 0]

My wife and I have an appointment with the US immigration service in 2 weeks. They have requested that we bring an English/Spanish translator although I am fluent in both languages. I guess they want a third party to do the translations so they know that I am not misrepresenting what my wife says. How can I find a translator for an in person appointment at the USCIS offices? CraigsList? Some other website? How much should I expect to pay for this service? Most of my wife's friend who are bilingual are also here illegally so they won't want to show up at the USCIS offices for obvious reasons.

[Minya's wife 25]

Have you tried to call the consulate, or honorary consulate of Colombia in your city. They may be able to provide you with a name,or put you in touch with a reputable interpreter for such an occasion. As for fees...my sister has done interpreting and the charges are done by the hour of service provided. You should do a little research on the net to get an idea of what the current fees are for interpreting...the rate charged may also depend on the language in question. good luck

Edited January 27, 2011 by Minya's wife

[SunDrop 59]

Why not approach your local community college and ask if one of their Spanish instructors would be interested and/or available?

[SisJ 13]

Why not approach your local community college and ask if one of their Spanish instructors would be interested and/or available?

I was thinking the same..

[Minya's wife 25]

Google is your friend. Here are some links.

http://www.akorbi.com/

Language consulting company offering interpreting services, headquartered in Dallas, TX

http://abilene-texas.olx.com/medical-translation-and-interpretation-in-dallas-texas-iid-98290862

Another translation service, located in Abeline.

Link to site listing various companies offering translations/interpretations services in the Dallas area.

http://www.usatranslationcompany.com/in/dallas-tx

[meb5 1]

Or a student fluent in Spanish, post it on the bullentin board at the college. Do you attend church there in Big D? If so you should know someone.

[Ribs & Beans 19]

Check and see if your city has a Latin American Association or something like that. Here in ATL, that's definitely where I'd go first!

[Dallas Steve 0]

Thanks for the suggestions. I have contacted one local company and they will provide a translator for $75 per hour with a 2 hour minimum. I may place a local ad on CraigsList and see what offers I might get.

[On the Road Again 2]

Thanks for the suggestions. I have contacted one local company and they will provide a translator for $75 per hour with a 2 hour minimum. I may place a local ad on CraigsList and see what offers I might get.

yOU CAN ALSO CHECK THE LOCAL COURTS THEY HAVE LEGAL TRANSLATORS THAT WORK WITH THE SYSTEM...IN MY AREA I SEE THEM EVERY DAY