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[Livelyjo 15]

I am getting all the paper work together to send out the i-130. My marriage certificate is in Spanish, I need to get a translation. Now my question is does it have to be a certified translation or can a close friend do it for me?

Also, I see that to proof our marriage is bonafie a friend can submit an affidavit stating we are a legit couple. How can that be done? Are there any samples? I was thinking in having my pastors (here in the USA) write the letter. They know both of us.

What other docs should I send along with my application and the g325 forms?

Please advise!!

Thanks!!!

[khmerboy 1]

- For Married certificate, it needs to be certified translation.

- for marriage bonarfie - can be phone bill, email, moneygram, letter of friend or some with notary on it will work too.

- For my case, I sent I-130 form, G325, beneficiary pasport photo, copy of citizenship certificate, copy of my USA passport, certified translation marriage certificate, moneygram receipt.

- hope this help!!!

[awaywego 28]

I am getting all the paper work together to send out the i-130. My marriage certificate is in Spanish, I need to get a translation. Now my question is does it have to be a certified translation or can a close friend do it for me? Translations can be done by anyone proficient in Spanish and English. Your translator needs to sign a statement that he or she is proficient in both languages, example: link

Also, I see that to proof our marriage is bonafie a friend can submit an affidavit stating we are a legit couple. How can that be done? Are there any samples? I was thinking in having my pastors (here in the USA) write the letter. They know both of us. Template is "Sworn Affidavit from Friends" on this page: link. I've seen samples on various threads, but don't have any saved. A search should find them easily enough.

What other docs should I send along with my application and the g325 forms? See the IR1/CR1 guide here: link

Please advise!!

Thanks!!!

[aaron2020 11,651]

I am getting all the paper work together to send out the i-130. My marriage certificate is in Spanish, I need to get a translation. Now my question is does it have to be a certified translation or can a close friend do it for me?

Also, I see that to proof our marriage is bonafie a friend can submit an affidavit stating we are a legit couple. How can that be done? Are there any samples? I was thinking in having my pastors (here in the USA) write the letter. They know both of us.

What other docs should I send along with my application and the g325 forms?

Please advise!!

Thanks!!!

You do not need a certified translator (different from a certified translation). Your friend can do the translation and certified the translation by using the certification block provided by USCIS.

http://www.uscis.gov/forms/forms-and-fees/general-tips-assembling-applications-mailing

Please submit certified translations for all foreign language documents. The translator must certify that s/he is competent to translate and that the translation is accurate.

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