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Hi everyone, i have a question.

I m an F-1 student and I married my wife (usc)1 year ago.

I am filing for Aos soon and i need a copy and certified translation of my birth certificate for both the I-130and for I-485.

The problem I face is that i only have one cerified translation for my birth certificate and i was wondering if it is ok to send copies of that document instead of sending the only certified copy that I have.

Thank you and I m looking forward to hopefully get an answer that clarifies me a little.

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Hi everyone, i have a question.

I m an F-1 student and I married my wife (usc)1 year ago.

I am filing for Aos soon and i need a copy and certified translation of my birth certificate for both the I-130and for I-485.

The problem I face is that i only have one cerified translation for my birth certificate and i was wondering if it is ok to send copies of that document instead of sending the only certified copy that I have.

Thank you and I m looking forward to hopefully get an answer that clarifies me a little.

A translation does not need to be 'certified'. You could do a translation yourself and send that one (there is special worded paragraph that states you are fluent in both languages in the translated copy, look it up here in VJ).

Filed: AOS (apr) Country: Argentina
Timeline
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I sent a copy of the certified translation of my birth certificate with my I-485. Actually, every document I sent was a copy (except for the forms and the sealed envelope from the cs). I didn't have any problems, they didn't even ask to see the originals at the interview.

Filed: Citizen (pnd) Country: France
Timeline
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A translation does not need to be 'certified'. You could do a translation yourself and send that one (there is special worded paragraph that states you are fluent in both languages in the translated copy, look it up here in VJ).

Actually, it HAS to be certified. No matter if you are the translator, you need to certify your translation and include a certification paragraph. I guess what you mean is that it doesn't have to be done by a professional translator.

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K-1 Visa Timeline AOS Timeline

- Aug 31st, 2011 - Mailed I-129F package - May 29th, 2012 - Mailed AOS/EAD/AP package

- Apr 13th, 2012 - Visa received - Aug 24th, 2012 - Green Card received

ROC Timeline

- May 19th, 2014 - Mailed ROC package to CSC

- Aug 8th, 2014 - Green Card received

N-400 Timeline

- Dec 29th, 2021 - Filed online. Got notice that biometrics will be reused.

- Now waiting...

Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Mexico
Timeline
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Hi everyone, i have a question.

I m an F-1 student and I married my wife (usc)1 year ago.

I am filing for Aos soon and i need a copy and certified translation of my birth certificate for both the I-130and for I-485.

The problem I face is that i only have one cerified translation for my birth certificate and i was wondering if it is ok to send copies of that document instead of sending the only certified copy that I have.

Thank you and I m looking forward to hopefully get an answer that clarifies me a little.

Only send copies of your important documents. Bring originals to your interview in case they ask to see them.

Anyone fluent in both languages can certify a translation, including yourself. Just keep that in mind for anything else that might need translating in the future: http://www.visajourney.com/content/translations

Link to K-1 instructions for Ciudad Juarez, Mexico > https://travel.state.gov/content/dam/visas/K1/CDJ_Ciudad-Juarez-2-22-2021.pdf

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Actually, it HAS to be certified. No matter if you are the translator, you need to certify your translation and include a certification paragraph. I guess what you mean is that it doesn't have to be done by a professional translator.

Yes, thanks for the clarification. You are correct, it does not need a professional translator. The special wording I was referring to is the certification. I will be more careful with the terms used.

 
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