Clarification: Are translations required for civil docs either at NVC stage or interview?

[bck86 20]

At the risk of sounding really obtuse because it appears pretty clear, the DOS website states the following on Step 7 about collecting civil documents:

 

 

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Please note that all documents not written in English, or in the official language of the country from which you are applying, must be accompanied by certified translations. The translation must include a statement signed by the translator stating that:

• The translation is accurate, and
• The translator is competent to translate.

 

 

I have searched the forums and am mostly finding questions related to translation certification. What I’m trying to find out is if a translation is even needed. We didn’t submit any translations with our I-130 because our marriage certificate is in English. I’m trying to prepare for the NVC stage and am wondering if my husband’s police certificate and birth certificate need to be translated. They are not written in English, but they are written in the official language of his country (Cambodia, the country from which he is applying). Does this mean that we don’t need the translations? I’m confused because I see people mentioning translation all the time (even when documents are in the language of their country), or that they brought the translated copies/certificates to their interview… but was that a precautionary measure or a requirement?

 

Thanks in advance!

[pushbrk 13,043]

2 hours ago, bck86 said:

At the risk of sounding really obtuse because it appears pretty clear, the DOS website states the following on Step 7 about collecting civil documents:

 

 

 

I have searched the forums and am mostly finding questions related to translation certification. What I’m trying to find out is if a translation is even needed. We didn’t submit any translations with our I-130 because our marriage certificate is in English. I’m trying to prepare for the NVC stage and am wondering if my husband’s police certificate and birth certificate need to be translated. They are not written in English, but they are written in the official language of his country (Cambodia, the country from which he is applying). Does this mean that we don’t need the translations? I’m confused because I see people mentioning translation all the time (even when documents are in the language of their country), or that they brought the translated copies/certificates to their interview… but was that a precautionary measure or a requirement?

 

Thanks in advance!

Translation is not needed at NVC stage for documents in Cambodian, if interview is in Cambodia.  

[bck86 20]

17 hours ago, pushbrk said:

Translation is not needed at NVC stage for documents in Cambodian, if interview is in Cambodia.  

 

Thank you for confirming. With your emphasis on NVC, I have to ask: is it also not needed during the interview?

[pushbrk 13,043]

53 minutes ago, bck86 said:

 

Thank you for confirming. With your emphasis on NVC, I have to ask: is it also not needed during the interview?

Same, no translation for interview if in English or the local language already.