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I-130 Package / Partial Document Translation Accepted?

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negmatic   7

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Hi Everyone,

I just received a copy of my private retirement insurance contract where my wife (USC, I-130 petitioner) as the primary benificiary.

I was not able to get an english version (only available in the Belgian national languages).

As you may expect ... it's a 6 pages document written with small characters and which includes tables/technical information and so on ...

Because we are translating the documents ourselves, I was wondering if a partial translation would be accepted.

It would include :

  • Contract's Cover Letter,
  • Insurance owner section,
  • Insurance beneficiaries section.

I checked previous posts but did not find appropriate answers related to the I-130 process.

Thank you!

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Frankjavir   55

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Hi Everyone,

I just received a copy of my private retirement insurance contract where my wife (USC, I-130 petitioner) as the primary benificiary.

I was not able to get an english version (only available in the Belgian national languages).

As you may expect ... it's a 6 pages document written with small characters and which includes tables/technical information and so on ...

Because we are translating the documents ourselves, I was wondering if a partial translation would be accepted.

It would include :

  • Contract's Cover Letter,
  • Insurance owner section,
  • Insurance beneficiaries section.

I checked previous posts but did not find appropriate answers related to the I-130 process.

Thank you!

I would not risk the chance of getting a RFE for a partial translation, if they catch it the will RFE you.

Use google translate and then polish it, it will save you a lot of time.

BTW, I did my own translations and I did not notarize them. This is a big myth for big business, translators charge US $ 24 per page.

CR-1 VISA

STAGE 1: USCIS

CALIFORNIA SERVICE CENTER US EMBASSY BOGOTA

09-08-2015 Express mailed my I-130 package to Chicago Lock-box.

09-11-2015 Received NOA1 via email with a PD of 09-09-2015

09-19-2015 Received I-797C via snail mail. (NOA1)

10-21-2015 My wife came to visit me on a B1/B2. No problems at POE Miami :P

11-04-2015 Received NOA2 via email. (56 days after NOA1)

11-08-2015 My wife ends visit and returns to Colombia to wait for interview :(

11-09-2015 Received I-797 via snail mail. (NOA2)

STAGE 2: NVC

11-16-2015 NVC received our case,(12 days after NOA2).

12-07-2015 Emailed inquiry to NVC to inform them my email. http://travel.state.gov/content/visas/en/contact.html

12-08-2015 NVC assigned case and invoice ID number,(34 days after NOA2) Case was assigned after 13:00 PM. I called at 12:30 then at 19:00 PM

12-08-2015 Completed Choice of Agent DS-261

12-09-2015 Received 2 emails with Welcome Letters for my wife and I, they were sent by ASKnvc@state.gov

12-09-2015 AOS bill became available and I paid it. (IN PROCESS)

12-12-2015 Mailed AOS and IV packages.

12-14-2015 Received via email IV bill from ASKnvc@state.gov and paid the IV fee.

12-14-2015 AOS fee updated to PAID

12-15-2015 USPS tracking shows AOS/IV packages were delivered to NVC. Waiting for a SCAN date.

12-16-2015 IV fee updated to PAID and completed DS-260

12-19-2015 Scan Date (45 days after NOA2). I called on 01-13-16 and I was told my scan date is 12-15-15????

01-26-2016 Case complete. (83 days after NOA2)

01-29-2016 Called NVC, I was informed my CO Interview will be on 03-01-2016 at 08:00.

02-02-2016 Received Interview Letter (P4) via email.

02-09-2016 Package picked-up by DHL at 15:29 Waybill 5992952011. CEAC status "IN TRANSIT"

STAGE 3: US Embassy Bogota

02-11-2016 US Embassy Bogota received my package at 10:39.

02-12-2016 CEAC Visa Status changed from "IN TRANSIT" to "READY"

02-24-2016 Lab exams at the clinic and Bio-metrics at the CAS center.

02-25-2016 Medical Exams.

03-01-2016 Interview Date (175 days after I mailed I-130) VISA APPROVED. CEAC status changed to AP

03-02-2016 Paid Immigrant Visa Fee via ELIS account. CEAC status changed to ISSUED

03-03-2016 US Embassy Bogota sends Passport and Visa package via DHL Waybill 2900131780 to Cali.

03-04-2016 My wife picked up at DHL sealed approved IV package and her passport with a stamped I-551 IV Category CR1.

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negmatic   7

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I would not risk the chance of getting a RFE for a partial translation, if they catch it the will RFE you.

Use google translate and then polish it, it will save you a lot of time.

BTW, I did my own translations and I did not notarize them. This is a big myth for big business, translators charge US $ 24 per page.

OK. I see.

We also have other evidences (child birth certificate, healthcare Insurance, ... all have been translated) + pictures.

May be should I keep this evidence for the interview at the consulate.

I understood that additional evidences can be brought at the interview appointment and the documents in local languages dont need translations...

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Ryan H   3,812

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Just realized I posted in the wrong section ...

I guess this should be moved to the Visa Process and Procedures ...

Sorry for that.

~~Moved, and no apologies are necessary.~~

Our journey:

Spoiler

September 2007: Met online via social networking site (MySpace); began exchanging messages.
March 26, 2009: We become a couple!
September 10, 2009: Arrived for first meeting in-person!
June 17, 2010: Arrived for second in-person meeting and start of travel together to other areas of China!
June 21, 2010: Engaged!!!
September 1, 2010: Switched course from K1 to CR-1
December 8, 2010: Wedding date set; it will be on February 18, 2011!
February 9, 2011: Depart for China
February 11, 2011: Registered for marriage in Wuhan, officially married!!!
February 18, 2011: Wedding ceremony in Shiyan!!!
April 22, 2011: Mailed I-130 to Chicago
April 28, 2011: Received NOA1 via text/email, file routed to CSC (priority date April 25th)
April 29, 2011: Updated
May 3, 2011: Received NOA1 hardcopy in mail
July 26, 2011: Received NOA2 via text/email!!!
July 30, 2011: Received NOA2 hardcopy in mail
August 8, 2011: NVC received file
September 1, 2011: NVC case number assigned
September 2, 2011: AOS invoice received, OPTIN email for EP sent
September 7, 2011: Paid AOS bill (payment portal showed PAID on September 9, 2011)
September 8, 2011: OPTIN email accepted, GZO number assigned
September 10, 2011: Emailed AOS package
September 12, 2011: IV bill invoiced
September 13, 2011: Paid IV bill (payment portal showed PAID on September 14, 2011)
September 14, 2011: Emailed IV package
October 3, 2011: Emailed checklist response (checklist generated due to typo on Form DS-230)
October 6, 2011: Case complete at NVC
November 10, 2011: Interview - APPROVED!!!
December 7, 2011: POE - Sea-Tac Airport

September 17, 2013: Mailed I-751 to CSC

September 23, 2013: Received NOA1 in mail (receipt date September 19th)

October 16, 2013: Biometrics Appointment

January 28, 2014: Production of new Green Card ordered

February 3, 2014: New Green Card received; done with USCIS until fall of 2023*

December 18, 2023:  Filed I-90 to renew Green Card

December 21, 2023:  Production of new Green Card ordered - will be seeing USCIS again every 10 years for renewal

 

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