Proof of meeting documents

[wildllama 0]

After already getting some great advice here, I'm almost ready to send in my I-129F packet. I'm still a little unclear on getting simple things translated like addresses and ID cards. Do I need a certificate from a certified translator or can I traslate this myself? I really only need to translate the address on mine and my fiancees ID cards and on bills that show us living at the same address. I called some translators in Tokyo and they have said there is no special certificate needed. Is this true? Anyone do this before?

What I have done so far is to copy the ID's and bills, highlighted the address and provided the Roma-ji script below it. Is that enough?

Ryan

[the.ronin 0]

Yes ... from the Assembly Tips.

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

[reach449 2]

After already getting some great advice here, I'm almost ready to send in my I-129F packet. I'm still a little unclear on getting simple things translated like addresses and ID cards. Do I need a certificate from a certified translator or can I traslate this myself? I really only need to translate the address on mine and my fiancees ID cards and on bills that show us living at the same address. I called some translators in Tokyo and they have said there is no special certificate needed. Is this true? Anyone do this before?

What I have done so far is to copy the ID's and bills, highlighted the address and provided the Roma-ji script below it. Is that enough?

Ryan

I know when you need to translate official documents such as; birth certificates, name changes, etc.. I am pretty sure they need to be translated by an official translation service. My fiancee had a name change when she was in college and that document was translated by an official service. I did hire an attorney, so he got it done for me.

Welcome aboard and we here at VJ wish you the best!

Randy

[patiently_waiting 0]

I do believer you are ok. You need to have official documents translated and proof of translator.

[payxibka 10,045]

I am pretty sure they need to be translated by an official translation service.

No.... You need to have document translated by someone who is competent/conversant/fluent in both languages and will sign the certification statement that was previously mentioned.

[wildllama 0]

Thanks for all the quick replys. I should have everything ready to go by this weekend (I hope).

Ryan

[bora bora 1]

fwaguy is right.

A friend of mine translated all of our e-mails/letters/cards.

She is not a professional.

However, a professional DID translated my fiance's BC.

Edited February 28, 2007 by Bora Bora