Interpreter for AOS interview?

[SvetlanaKhachatur 56]

My husband does not speak English that well, we got our interview notice and it says if you need an interpreter to bring one with you, does anyone know if USCIS wants a certified interpreter or just anyone fluent in his language and English is fine? Has anyone taken an interpreter with them to the interview that was not a certified interpreter like a family member or friend? We just don't want to pay $300-$500 to someone if we don't need to. 

[EliLA 22]

From what I understand you can take a family member or friend to translate.

 

 

[HRQX 4,145]

47 minutes ago, SvetlanaKhachatur said:

Has anyone taken an interpreter with them to the interview that was not a certified interpreter like a family member or friend? We just don't want to pay $300-$500 to someone if we don't need to. 

As long as the interpreter is "impartial and unbiased": https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/USCIS/Laws/Memoranda/2017/2017-17-1-RoleUseInterpreters-PM-602-0125-1.pdf

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The interpreter must be impartial and able to interpret without bias. An impartial and unbiased individual is one who does not have a predisposition or preconceived opinion about a matter. A predisposition or preconceived opinion may prevent the individual from interpreting information accurately, literally, and fully or making a reliable interpreter declaration.

 

[alun 73]

I had the same problem for my GC interview  . A family member translated for me .

Hope  to hear good news !