Beneficiary Birth Certificate Translation

[Daniela M_______ 410]

Hello guys. I'm currently waiting my NOA2 (k1) and getting ready for next steps.

 

I already have my BC with an apostille to present at the interview, I'll be going to Juarez Consulate and they take Spanish documents so that's ok (I'm Venezuelan so all my documents are in Spanish), but my doubt comes about next steps, for courthouse wedding, SSN, driver license, AOS and any other where this applies... Can I present my BC translated to english by me? or do I need to get it translated by a certified translator?

 

Another doubt is that I have 2 originals of my BC (one has apostille the other doesn't but it's "legalized") Will I have have to give away these documents for any of the following steps of this process? It's REALLY difficult to get extra copies from back home so I hope not!

 

Will I need to translate any other document that I'm not thinking about?

 

Thanks!

[arken 4,197]

You are never required to submit original BC anywhere, may be just to have a look for verification during interview. So don’t worry.

 

It doesn’t hurt to have English translations of any certificates that’s not in English handy. It doesn’t have to be done be a certified translator, it can be done by anyone with knowledge in English and the language in the certificates. Make sure you have the statement from the translator that says something like “I am fluent in “spanish” to english translation and certify that this translation is complete and accurate”  along with the name and the signature.

[Daniela M_______ 410]

1 minute ago, arken said:

You are never required to submit original BC anywhere, may be just to have a look for verification during interview. So don’t worry.

 

It doesn’t hurt to have English translations of any certificates that’s not in English handy. It doesn’t have to be done be a certified translator, it can be done by anyone with knowledge in English and the language in the certificates. Make sure you have the statement from the translator that says something like “I am fluent in “spanish” to english translation and certify that this translation is complete and accurate”  along with the name and the signature.

So I can do it myself and use that statement?

 

I do am fluent in both languages (with a few mistakes that I can easily prevent using proofreading tools). Thanks!

[4A2 76]

I went to Juarez , Mexican citizen with a Dominican BC. I got it apostilled in DR and presented this original in Spanish together with my police certificate (also apostilled) . Both documents were in Spanish and I did not have any issue. 

 

Get original AND copies. At the end of your interview tell them you want the originals back and they will keep the copy. 

 

As for the rest of the process, I know for sure I need to send the original translated for the AOS. What I am not sure is if you need to have it translated by a "legal translator". I got my divorce certificate to submit I-129F translated by the Dominican consulate in NY during a visit. It was around 20 USD. Wanted to be on the safe side. 

 

Hope this helps. Exitos en la entrevista!

[Daniela M_______ 410]

3 minutes ago, 4A2 said:

I went to Juarez , Mexican citizen with a Dominican BC. I got it apostilled in DR and presented this original in Spanish together with my police certificate (also apostilled) . Both documents were in Spanish and I did not have any issue. 

 

Get original AND copies. At the end of your interview tell them you want the originals back and they will keep the copy. 

 

As for the rest of the process, I know for sure I need to send the original translated for the AOS. What I am not sure is if you need to have it translated by a "legal translator". I got my divorce certificate to submit I-129F translated by the Dominican consulate in NY during a visit. It was around 20 USD. Wanted to be on the safe side. 

 

Hope this helps. Exitos en la entrevista!

Yes I'm taking copies of all my documents for the interview and I know Juarez doesn't require translation from spanish to english.... I have my police certificate from Venezuela but it's a document the government give you online to print it and there's no way I can get that apostilled but I understand is not required to do so....

 

Mexican police certificate I'm still waiting to get it closer to the interview and people have told me it doesn't need to be apostilled.

 

I really hope I don't have to send originals for AOS, as I say I only have these 2 copies and I rather to keep them with me because it's a nightmare to get new ones...

 

Do you have any tips about Juarez experience?

 

Muchas gracias!

[4A2 76]

1 minute ago, Daniela M_______ said:

Yes I'm taking copies of all my documents for the interview and I know Juarez doesn't require translation from spanish to english.... I have my police certificate from Venezuela but it's a document the government give you online to print it and there's no way I can get that apostilled but I understand is not required to do so ....  No  translation needed. And no, the police certificate does not need , apostille nor translation. Depends on the country. Since I was already in DR I chose to apostille everything coming from there. 

 

Mexican police certificate I'm still waiting to get it closer to the interview and people have told me it doesn't need to be apostilled. No, doesn't need to be apostilled nor translated. I got mine a week before travelling from the Fiscalia in Quintana Roo. 

 

I really hope I don't have to send originals for AOS, as I say I only have these 2 copies and I rather to keep them with me because it's a nightmare to get new ones... 

 

Do you have any tips about Juarez experience?

 

Muchas gracias!

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[4A2 76]

12 minutes ago, 4A2 said:

 

I really hope I don't have to send originals for AOS, as I say I only have these 2 copies and I rather to keep them with me because it's a nightmare to get new ones... - Lets hope for the best! In our countries when it isn't one think it is the other. We are all in an endurance race. Not for the faint at heart! LOL

 

Do you have any tips about Juarez experience? - 

I arrived two days before my interview. The first day I reviewed all my paperwork and tried to be cool since my fiance did not travel with me. I stayed at the Marriott Courtyard. Fairly new and wonderful experience. Is about 7 to 8 mins walk to the consulate. 

The second day I had Medical at 7 am, Clinica Medica Internacional. They went to pick me up at the hotel and I was there for around 1.5 hours. Then had my CAS at 2 pm. I waited, picked my medical at 1.30, On to CAS and was out in around 15 to 20 minutes. They took a picture and fingerprints. 

It is important to have the Letter from the consulate confirming you have an appointment, the visa payment receipt and the confirmation of your DS-160. 

The rest of the day I went over to the mall, cut my hair, etc cinema whatever is the closest and safest to be around. 

The interview was the next day and I got there around 45 minutes BEFORE, I went straight in at 7:30 am, no waiting in line, have all your documents in hand. Please do not bring bags, electronics, nor jewelry not even a lipstick. Many people were returned for this reason and it delays your process and others. Organize your papers in an accordion folder so you don't get confused or messed up and a small wallet. That will do and help you move faster. 

[Daniela M_______ 410]

1 hour ago, 4A2 said:

In our countries when it isn't one think it is the other. We are all in an endurance race. Not for the faint at heart! LOL

EXACTLY you know what I'm talking about 😂

 

1 hour ago, 4A2 said:

I arrived two days before my interview. The first day I reviewed all my paperwork and tried to be cool since my fiance did not travel with me. I stayed at the Marriott Courtyard. Fairly new and wonderful experience. Is about 7 to 8 mins walk to the consulate. 

The second day I had Medical at 7 am, Clinica Medica Internacional. They went to pick me up at the hotel and I was there for around 1.5 hours. Then had my CAS at 2 pm. I waited, picked my medical at 1.30, On to CAS and was out in around 15 to 20 minutes. They took a picture and fingerprints. 

It is important to have the Letter from the consulate confirming you have an appointment, the visa payment receipt and the confirmation of your DS-160. 

The rest of the day I went over to the mall, cut my hair, etc cinema whatever is the closest and safest to be around. 

The interview was the next day and I got there around 45 minutes BEFORE, I went straight in at 7:30 am, no waiting in line, have all your documents in hand. Please do not bring bags, electronics, nor jewelry not even a lipstick. Many people were returned for this reason and it delays your process and others. Organize your papers in an accordion folder so you don't get confused or messed up and a small wallet. That will do and help you move faster. 

Thanks so much for this detailed explanation, the process looks very much at the tourist visa process I did on CDMX last Nov (it was denied BTW), I'm going by myself too as it doesn't make sense to have my fiance there just waiting (I wish they had a consulate in Cancun instead lol).

 

 

[4A2 76]

Just now, Daniela M_______ said:

EXACTLY you know what I'm talking about 😂

 

Thanks so much for this detailed explanation, the process looks very much at the tourist visa process I did on CDMX last Nov (it was denied BTW), I'm going by myself too as it doesn't make sense to have my fiance there just waiting (I wish they had a consulate in Cancun instead lol).

 

 

 

I can´t even begin to tell you how glorious my 3 days were! hahahahahaha I was hoping at least Merida. Didn't happen. Juarez, it is 😄