K1 visa translation

[Dustin117 1]

I have a question I am fluent in Spanish and I was wondering if I can translate the letter of intent myself I need a answer ASAP

[Holt 73]

https://www.state.gov/m/dghr/flo/154965.htm

[JE57 239]

While the document link above is accurate after reviewing it I did not get a definite answer.   A strong MAYBE but probably not.  Probably you would require a professional translator 

Does your future spouse speak English at all?  If so, then perhaps have the document re-written and signed in ENGLISH even if that means you help her so.. 

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[Holt 73]

The petitioner and The beneficiary are not allowed to translate. 

[x_driven_x 1,778]

2 hours ago, Dustin117 said:

I have a question I am fluent in Spanish and I was wondering if I can translate the letter of intent myself I need a answer ASAP

Honestly for something like that, I'd just type it in English and have your fiance sign it. I don't think there's a need for an original copy in her own language. Now for official documents, chat logs, etc... then yes those need to be translated. But you create the letter of intent, so why not just create it in English to begin with and you both sign a copy?

 

You can translate any of the documents yourself. When you translate something, you have to include the original, the translation, and a certification that you are fluent in the language and English.

 

Something like the below, remove the quotes and replace the text as necessary.

 

Certification by Translator

 

I "Type Name Here", certify that I am fluent (conversant) in the English and "language here" languages, and that the above/attached document is an accurate translation of the document attached entitled "document title here".

 

Printed Name_________________________________

 

 

Signature_________________________________

 

 

Date Translated _________________________________

 

<Type Name Here>

 

<Type Address Here>

3 minutes ago, Holt said:

The petitioner and The beneficiary are not allowed to translate. 

That is not true. Anyone fluent in the languages can translate the documents as long as they certify they are competent enough to perform the translation.

[Marcelina 246]

I would include a signed intent of marry in English.. translate the document for your fiancée over the phone so she knows what she is signing. That’s the easiest way in my opinion. Even DS-160 is in English only so.. I would follow that pattern. Mostly addicional documents like birth certificate or criminal clearance can be in your fiancée native language. 

[ddtenor2 80]

At the time, my fiancee's English was limited.  I sent him a letter of intent (in English) and had him sign it.  There was never an issue with it -- neither when I filed the I-129f petition. nor at the consulate when he had his interview.

[Dustin117 1]

18 hours ago, x_driven_x said:

Honestly for something like that, I'd just type it in English and have your fiance sign it. I don't think there's a need for an original copy in her own language. Now for official documents, chat logs, etc... then yes those need to be translated. But you create the letter of intent, so why not just create it in English to begin with and you both sign a copy?

 

You can translate any of the documents yourself. When you translate something, you have to include the original, the translation, and a certification that you are fluent in the language and English.

 

Something like the below, remove the quotes and replace the text as necessary.

 

Certification by Translator

 

I "Type Name Here", certify that I am fluent (conversant) in the English and "language here" languages, and that the above/attached document is an accurate translation of the document attached entitled "document title here".

 

Printed Name_________________________________

 

 

Signature_________________________________

 

 

Date Translated _________________________________

 

<Type Name Here>

 

<Type Address Here>

That is not true. Anyone fluent in the languages can translate the documents as long as they certify they are competent enough to perform the translation.