Form I-485 – Signature Page

[Mr. K 8]

Doing AOS for the wife. She speaks English but does not read/write it. On the last page of the I-485, which of the below should be checked? Neither one literally and 100% applies, so I’m figuring the first with a note added.

Applicant’s Statement

I can

read

and understand English, and I have

read

and understand each and every question and instruction on this form, as w ell as my answer to each question.

OR

Each and every question and instruction on this form, as well as my answer to each question,

has been read to me in the [________________] language

, a language in which I am fluent, by the person named in the Interpreter’s Statement and Signature. I understand each and every question and instruction on this form, as well as my answer to each question

.

I’m sure there is someone out there who has had this situation. How did you respond?

Edited September 20, 2011 by Mr. K

[SLDFK 4]

The latter.

[Barbara J 115]

Doing AOS for the wife. She speaks English but does not read/write it. On the last page of the I-485, which of the below should be checked? Neither one literally and 100% applies, so I’m figuring the first with a note added.

Applicant’s Statement

I can

read

and understand English, and I have

read

and understand each and every question and instruction on this form, as w ell as my answer to each question.

OR

Each and every question and instruction on this form, as well as my answer to each question,

has been read to me in the [________________] language

, a language in which I am fluent, by the person named in the Interpreter’s Statement and Signature. I understand each and every question and instruction on this form, as well as my answer to each question

.

I’m sure there is someone out there who has had this situation. How did you respond?

You are filing out the form for her so you use the latter.

[Mr. K 8]

You are filing out the form for her so you use the latter.

OK, thank you. But if I use the latter, it seems I would be saying that I translated the form to her in a language other than English, her language, which I do not speak.

[SLDFK 4]

Since she speaks English (however unable to read or write), I presume she also understands the spoken English language. So, you read the questions in English to her. She then answers you in English. You then transfer her answer onto the form. The first option definitely does not apply. The latter is more appropriate. If it was me, I would do the following:

Each and every question and instruction on this form, as well as my answer to each question, has been read to me in the [___English_________] language, a language in which I am fluent, by the person named in the Interpreter’s Statement and Signature. I understand each and every question and instruction on this form, as well as my answer to each question.

Then attach a separate sheet with detailed explanation.