Translations -- Is Apostille Also Needed?

[coffee_joy 0]

Hey everyone,

 

I would like to make sure about the following regarding translations of the documents as part of applying for a CR1/IR1 visa: 

 

This is what the "Instructions for Form I-130" guide tells at the USCIS website:

 

"Translations. If you submit a document with information in a foreign language, you must also submit a full English translation. The translator must sign a certification that the English language translation is complete and accurate, and that he or she is competent to translate from the foreign language into English. The certification must also include their signature, printed name, the signature date, and their contact information."

 

Does anyone know if only a translation into English is enough for the documents that are in a foreign language, or it is also required to get an apostille on it after having it notarized?

 

Thanks in advance!

 

[milimelo 4,475]

No apostille needed. The instructions are very clear what qualifies for translations.

[KMG 125]

3 hours ago, coffee_joy said:

Hey everyone,

 

I would like to make sure about the following regarding translations of the documents as part of applying for a CR1/IR1 visa: 

 

This is what the "Instructions for Form I-130" guide tells at the USCIS website:

 

"Translations. If you submit a document with information in a foreign language, you must also submit a full English translation. The translator must sign a certification that the English language translation is complete and accurate, and that he or she is competent to translate from the foreign language into English. The certification must also include their signature, printed name, the signature date, and their contact information."

 

Does anyone know if only a translation into English is enough for the documents that are in a foreign language, or it is also required to get an apostille on it after having it notarized?

 

Thanks in advance!

 

I filed DIY and have found that USCIS is very specific with what they want, and if it needs to have a notary or apostille, the instructions would indicate that.  I used Translyte for all my documents and so far so good, and they turn around very quickly, with the proper certification.

[Vickys_Mom 225]

I used a translation service based in California for all of my family members' documents from Indonesia.  Each translation came with a letter from the service stating who they were and something about "declare under the penalty of perjury".

 

I didn't need any additional endorsements from a notary or apostille.  USCIS and the embassy accepted the translations as they were.  (I did send along the letter from the service with the translations.  I don't know if it was needed, but I certainly paid for it so I wanted to share it.)

 

Regards,

Vicky's Mom

[coffee_joy 0]

I am not going to have the documents translated in the US, I will have them translated in my own country.

 

In this case just the translation would be enough - without notarizing and putting an apostille?

 

 

[pushbrk 12,870]

5 hours ago, coffee_joy said:

I am not going to have the documents translated in the US, I will have them translated in my own country.

 

In this case just the translation would be enough - without notarizing and putting an apostille?

 

 

Yes, but do read the USCIS instructions on the translator's certification as part of the translation.  No apostille or notarization, with the exception Chinese documents which must be translated by the Chinese Government's Notarial Office.

[SansTortoise 20]

6 hours ago, coffee_joy said:

I am not going to have the documents translated in the US, I will have them translated in my own country.

 

In this case just the translation would be enough - without notarizing and putting an apostille?

 

 

You’re also allowed to translate yourself and self-certify if your English and non-English language levels are sufficiently high.

[coffee_joy 0]

Thanks everybody for your help and advice! 😊