Document Translation

[DD/JP 0]

Hi, all!

 

My Colombian husband and I recently married and are preparing to submit our form I-130 and supporting documents. One of the requirements is a certified translation of the marriage certificate and other documents. We are wondering: Does it ultimately matter if we have the documents translated in Colombia or the US? Or could it go either way as long as the translations are certified? 

 

Our concerns were raised here because I had my documents for the marriage translated in the US, but the notary in Colombia required translations from within Colombia, so $60 were wasted. We'd like to avoid these situations in the future if possible. 

 

Thank you!

[igoyougoduke 1,656]

if you are filing AOS than its recommended to get translation in US. if you are filing for consular processing it makes sense to get the document translated in Columbia. 

[Crazy Cat 41,857]

For USCIS, Anyone fluent in both languages can translate and certify a document.  Some people translate their own.  Translations MUST  include this statement on the translation:

 

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 January 5, 2020 by missileman

[Khevinox 11]

17 hours ago, DD/JP said:

Hi, all!

 

My Colombian husband and I recently married and are preparing to submit our form I-130 and supporting documents. One of the requirements is a certified translation of the marriage certificate and other documents. We are wondering: Does it ultimately matter if we have the documents translated in Colombia or the US? Or could it go either way as long as the translations are certified? 

 

Our concerns were raised here because I had my documents for the marriage translated in the US, but the notary in Colombia required translations from within Colombia, so $60 were wasted. We'd like to avoid these situations in the future if possible. 

 

Thank you!

if you are translating, from english to spanish you most get it notarized in colombia. if your marriage cert is in spanish then you can get it notarized here in the US, and the translation can be done by anyone. 

[DD/JP 0]

Thanks for the tips so far, everyone!