Birth and police certificate translation k1 interview

[Karseneth 0]

Hello all,

I'm pretty sure this has been asked before but I couldn't find a topic that solved my doubt, so here it goes.

I have my k1 visa interview (specifically in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico) in three weeks and I was wondering if I need to get my birth and police certificate since they both will be in spanish. I remember I somewhere read that if it was either in English or the official language of the country the interview takes place on it wasn't necessary but I wish I can hear out some experiences about it.

Thanks a lot!

[baron555 934]

Depends on the Embassy. Visit the Embassy website and see if they mention this need, or not.

Embassy Info link at the top of this page.

[Pennycat 880]

It is embassy specific. Your "Packet 3" would provide instructions for translations if they are required for the K1 process. I think you are referring to something I said. Generally, the embassies that do require them are in places where the local language is in non-Roman alphabets and/or the local language is particularly difficult or unusual. Spanish, obviously, isn't one of those languages. But still, each embassy sets its own policy. Listen to the instructions that they give you.

However, note that even if it is not required for the interview, that you will need a translated birth certificate for AOS. So if it is easier and cheaper to do it in Mexico than in the US, you may as well take care of it before the interview in a super just in case sort of thing.

If you're referring to something I said, that was a disagreement among many other filers from the same embassy, and I was explaining why many embassies don't need translations for K1 but DO need them for CR1.

[Ben&Sara 3]

Yes, as stated above you should have the instructions in your packet 3. If it doesn't say you need them, then you don't. However, I believe you will need it translated for the Adjustment of Status, so it may be worth just getting them translated.

[baron555 934]

The Embassy website gives the answer to the OPs question.

[maspas 10]

I found this link on the consulate's website http://ciudadjuarez.usconsulate.gov/root/pdfs/wwwfof169_e2.pdf. You can see on item 10 that translations can either be in English or in the official language of the country. I've also read of others in Mexico saying the same thing, either English or Spanish. Good luck!

[Karseneth 0]

Thank you all for your help! I hadn't think about the price difference between translation here and there but it's been really helpful this! Thanks!!!