Are translations required for Affidativ of support letters?

[natanicole 0]

Hello everyone, I have a question. So I read on the ucis website that all foreign documents must be translated to English by a certified translator as far as the website states it says birth and marriage certificates,  police records and bank statements. But here's my question, a friend wrote me an affidavit of support letter for a bona fide marriage, does this too has to be translated by a certified translator or can I do it myself? 

[P0907 127]

For the sake of things, I would play it safe and also have it translated by a certified translator. If the cost is your concern, the visa process is not the place to cut corners.

[arken 4,197]

25 minutes ago, natanicole said:

Hello everyone, I have a question. So I read on the ucis website that all foreign documents must be translated to English by a certified translator...

You are reading it wrong. Where does the USCIS say it has to be translated by a certified translator? 

[SalishSea 17,833]

28 minutes ago, natanicole said:

Hello everyone, I have a question. So I read on the ucis website that all foreign documents must be translated to English by a certified translator as far as the website states it says birth and marriage certificates,  police records and bank statements. But here's my question, a friend wrote me an affidavit of support letter for a bona fide marriage, does this too has to be translated by a certified translator or can I do it myself? 

Affidavit of support is not a letter, it is the I-864 form.

[Crazy Cat 41,884]

13 minutes ago, P0907 said:

For the sake of things, I would play it safe and also have it translated by a certified translator. If the cost is your concern, the visa process is not the place to cut corners.

Not required.  Anyone who is fluent in both languages can translate a document as long as they include the proper certification statement. 

 

Edited July 13, 2021 by Lucky Cat

[P0907 127]

1 minute ago, Lucky Cat said:

Not required.  Anyone who is fluent in both languages can translate a document as long as they include the proper certification statement. 

But can it be the same person as the beneficiary/petitioner? 

[SalishSea 17,833]

Just now, P0907 said:

But can it be the same person as the beneficiary/petitioner? 

Yes.

[Crazy Cat 41,884]

2 minutes ago, P0907 said:

But can it be the same person as the beneficiary/petitioner? 

Yes.  There are members here who translated their own documents without any issues.  

Edited July 13, 2021 by Lucky Cat