Is certified interpretation for my beneficiary spouse required for I-130 and I-485?

[Sailertrash 0]

Hello. I'm new here and not sure if this has been discussed before. But I have this question.

 

I'm a born US citizen and my wife is Ukrainian. She is learning English but it's a ways from understanding the details in immigration applications without some translation. Is it required or advised to have an interpreter explain the I-130 and I-485 to her and sign the applications saying that this was done? I'll be the one filing all the papers. She and I do just fine with Google Translate for more complicated discussions so I know I could walk her through the details. But it seems they may want a certified translator to explain it to her and sign it off.

 

I appreciate any advice on this.

Edited December 24, 2024 by Sailertrash

[KMG 138]

11 minutes ago, Sailertrash said:

Hello. I'm new here and not sure if this has been discussed before. But I have this question.

 

My wife is Ukrainian and her English is still in progress. Is it required or advised to have an interpreter explain the I-130 and I-485 to her and sign the applications saying that this was done? She and I do just fine with Google Translate for more complicated discussions so I know I could walk her through the details. But it seems they may want a certified translator to explain it to her and sign it off.

 

I appreciate any advice on this.

Yes.  I had someone interpret the paperwork for my husband, to take myself out of the picture.  My husband is not fluent in English, but I felt weird translating it for him, I did not want it to get flagged.  If the person is not fluent in English, they MUST have an interpreter, because that person has to sign in also, and I don't think the spouse can be the interpreter.

Edited December 24, 2024 by KMG