RFE question

[UB3R 0]

Hello fellow filers,

I got RFE'd for bonafide evidence and to send copy of original marriage certificate from foreign language that represents the English translation that was accepted from USCIS.

I sent chat logs 700 pages, call logs about 100 pages, and a single email. I also sent 34 ceremony and other pictures of us. Further I sent immigration stamps for entry and exit and itinerary for my flight when travelled. I travel with global entry which I'm sure CBP can verify my travel dates regardless.

As for the foreign language marriage certificate, I recall sending it when filed initially and they are still asking for it. I'm not sure which document they are looking for here. I sent them a Copy of True English Translation by NADRA PK (English to Urdu), Copy of English translation by Union Council (local government) and copy of foreign original marriage certificate.

This is something along the lines that was written to me"You submitted an English translation that appears to be a marriage certificate. Please send a photocopy of full foreign language document that corresponds to the English translation that you submitted. The translator must certify that translation is complete and accurate, and that he or she is competent to translation from the foreign language to English."

I would really appreciate your expertise in this matter.

[Shauneg 762]

It sounds like you did already but send a copy of your original marriage cert., an english translation of it, and a letter from the translator stating they are fluent and both languages and certify that the translation is accurate. This link should help you tons.....

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

Excerpt:

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

Edited July 27, 2015 by Shauneg

[UB3R 0]

Well it also says "You submitted an English translation that appeals to be a marriage certificate. Please send photo copy of full foreign language documenta that corresponds to the English translation that you submitted."

Thanks but sending them three government official marriage certificates isn't sufficient? I'm hoping without the letter would do.

I'm 24 hours away from the translator and I have no contact with him. For me to get this done I might have to almost go back in time and come back. I really do not know why don't they just call NADRA which stands for National Database and Registration Authority in D.C. and confirm

It sounds like you did already but send a copy of your original marriage cert., an english translation of it, and a letter from the translator stating they are fluent and both languages and certify that the translation is accurate. This link should help you tons.....

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

Excerpt:

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

[Shauneg 762]

Anyone can translate it, doesn't have to be anybody official. You or the spouse can do it if you're fluent in both....

Edited July 27, 2015 by Shauneg

[UB3R 0]

I understand but the person who translated lives in another country where I originally got married. For me to provide them a letter from him, I'll have to go overseas.

Is there anyway I can get it done here in the US?

Anyone can translate it, doesn't have to be anybody official. You can do it if you're fluent in both....

Edited July 27, 2015 by UberUser

[Shauneg 762]

I understand but the person who translated lives in another country where I originally got married. For me to provide them a letter from him, I'll have to go overseas.

Is there anyway I can get it done here in the US?

I don't know of anyone or a service myself, but there's no reason you couldn't. Just get a new translation and that signed memo/letter....

[UB3R 0]

But they said "Please send a photocopy of the full foreign language document that corresponds to English translation that you submitted." Seems like it means they just need the foreign marriage certificate that was translated. Along with the letter. So do I need a new English translation and letter or just a letter?

It's confusing to how they word it.

I don't know of anyone or a service myself, but there's no reason you couldn't. Just get a new translation and that signed memo/letter....

[Shauneg 762]

But they said "Please send a photocopy of the full foreign language document that corresponds to English translation that you submitted." Seems like it means they just need the foreign marriage certificate that was translated. Along with the letter. So do I need a new English translation and letter or just a letter?

It's confusing to how they word it.

They are asking for the language document again because there is no statement asserting that English document is a direct translation of the one submitted.

Per their words you really only need a statement saying the English translation submitted is correct and corresponds to the previous full language certificate submitted. If you have a copy of that English translation you might be able to find someone to write that statement as they can see it's accurate.

I myself would just have someone translate it again and send in the Statement, English translation, and copy of the full language document again. I would write a separate RFE response statement saying to consider these documents and dispose of the previously submitted ones. You can tell them you weren't able to contact the previous transcriber or whatever you wish.

[UB3R 0]

Ok that clarifies allot so pretty much I can get a family member to sign the letter who speaks both languages fluently in the US.

They are asking for the language document again because there is no statement asserting that English document is a direct translation of the one submitted.

Per their words you really only need a statement saying the English translation submitted is correct and corresponds to the previous full language certificate submitted. If you have a copy of that English translation you might be able to find someone to write that statement as they can see it's accurate.

I myself would just have someone translate it again and send in the Statement, English translation, and copy of the full language document again. I would write a separate RFE response statement saying to consider these documents and dispose of the previously submitted ones. You can tell them you weren't able to contact the previous transcriber or whatever you wish.