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[Alex+R 0]

The translator is stating that they are fluent in both languages and capable of translating. They do not need to be a professional.

My friend who helped me is not a professional. We had no problems with our petition - no RFEs.

My friend signed and dated every page where she translated. I did the same for her and translated all of her e-mails and letters she wanted to use as proof. I did exactly what she did for me and her application was also approved in no time.

E-mails are used as proof of ongoing relationship - I believe it is helpful. I chose e-mails where we talk about marriage as well.

This is just my opinion but I think it supported our application well.

You got this from the USCIS misinformation line?

You are free to do your own translating. I translated his damn birth certificate (we were RFE'd for it) with no problems.

[bora bora 1]

It came from USCIS.

[Alex+R 0]

It came from USCIS.

'zackly. Those people are just a call center. They don't know anything.

(I have a theory that some of the calls are handled by a women's prison in the South.)

[aussiewench 9]

The translator is stating that they are fluent in both languages and capable of translating. They do not need to be a professional.

My friend who helped me is not a professional. We had no problems with our petition - no RFEs.

My friend signed and dated every page where she translated. I did the same for her and translated all of her e-mails and letters she wanted to use as proof. I did exactly what she did for me and her application was also approved in no time.

E-mails are used as proof of ongoing relationship - I believe it is helpful. I chose e-mails where we talk about marriage as well.

This is just my opinion but I think it supported our application well.

You got this from the USCIS misinformation line?

You are free to do your own translating. I translated his damn birth certificate (we were RFE'd for it) with no problems.

It does't only come from the misinformation line. It comes from experiences. Whilst it is generally stated that one can use anyone as long as they are conversant in both the english and foreign language and certify the translation, it is also wise not to translate documents oneself. Some have gotten away with that, others haven't. If one has a friend or family member that will do the translations, it is generally accepted. USCIS does not and has never stated that one can ONLY use a Certified Translator. Just as USCIS accepts photocopies of documents submitted, but can turn around and send an RFE for the original.

Edited December 5, 2006 by aussiewench