Foreign fiance birth certificate

[applepie98 0]

I know this question has been already asked but still i couldnt get a clear answer to it.

Stated that is advisable to include the non USC birth certificate with the application, does the translation need to be notarized or made by a professional translator? I had a friend of mine signing the translator certificate, but im still wondering if it's good enough.

Thanks one more time for your help, dont know what i would do without this forum!!

[Nagishkaw 510]

You should be fine.

[bora bora 1]

Do you need the BC for the I-129F documents? NO

We sent a copy of my husband's because we already had a copy AND the tranlsation (everything you send to USCIS needs to be translated into English). I wanted to "show" who my hubby was AND because we had written UKNOWN under father, so I wanted to send a copy showing that his father was NOT listed on the BC.

[applepie98 0]

Do you need the BC for the I-129F documents? NO

We sent a copy of my husband's because we already had a copy AND the tranlsation (everything you send to USCIS needs to be translated into English). I wanted to "show" who my hubby was AND because we had written UKNOWN under father, so I wanted to send a copy showing that his father was NOT listed on the BC.

I know the instructions dont require my BC, but i also read some people got an RFE for this...That's why im worrying about it....

[R de la R 2]

I included my BC, even when I am the foreign, translated, signed and sealed by a profesional translator. I think it is better to send enough than receive a RFE.

[B'sA 0]

I know this question has been already asked but still i couldnt get a clear answer to it.

Stated that is advisable to include the non USC birth certificate with the application, does the translation need to be notarized or made by a professional translator? I had a friend of mine signing the translator certificate, but im still wondering if it's good enough.

Thanks one more time for your help, dont know what i would do without this forum!!

I translated and notorized mine, and i'm pretty sure you need to notorize everything you translate in english.

[bora bora 1]

I know this question has been already asked but still i couldnt get a clear answer to it.

Stated that is advisable to include the non USC birth certificate with the application, does the translation need to be notarized or made by a professional translator? I had a friend of mine signing the translator certificate, but im still wondering if it's good enough.

Thanks one more time for your help, dont know what i would do without this forum!!

I translated and notorized mine, and i'm pretty sure you need to notorize everything you translate in english.

The only document that needs to be notarized is the I-134. What is there to notarize with a BC - the translator's signature? That doesn't make sense.

You do not have to include the BC, but if you'd like to there is no problem - just send in the translation too.

[Eric-Pris 1,602]

We also included my fiancee's BC in Spanish and an English translation (certified, not notarized). You don't have to translate the document in the US either. US firms charge a lot for this service. Look for a translator who has experience with "official" documents and can certify it (usually a seal/stamp, and signature). If you find a translator/firm in your fiancee's country who can certify the translation, you will be ok. I paid $25/document in Costa Rica instead of $80-100/page in the US.

To give you an idea of what I mean, here's what our certified BC looks like: http://home.nyc.rr.com/orange/bc.jpg

[applepie98 0]

We also included my fiancee's BC in Spanish and an English translation (certified, not notarized). You don't have to translate the document in the US either. US firms charge a lot for this service. Look for a translator who has experience with "official" documents and can certify it (usually a seal/stamp, and signature). If you find a translator/firm in your fiancee's country who can certify the translation, you will be ok. I paid $25/document in Costa Rica instead of $80-100/page in the US.

To give you an idea of what I mean, here's what our certified BC looks like: http://home.nyc.rr.com/orange/bc.jpg

Yeah..translations are quite expensive in Italy too..Yours solution is what sounds best to me though. Thanks.

[Eric-Pris 1,602]

I'm pretty sure that you will eventually need a translated bc, either for the interview or for adjustment of status, so you might as well do it now, include a copy with the I-129F, and not risk getting an RFE.

[applepie98 0]

We also included my fiancee's BC in Spanish and an English translation (certified, not notarized). You don't have to translate the document in the US either. US firms charge a lot for this service. Look for a translator who has experience with "official" documents and can certify it (usually a seal/stamp, and signature). If you find a translator/firm in your fiancee's country who can certify the translation, you will be ok. I paid $25/document in Costa Rica instead of $80-100/page in the US.

To give you an idea of what I mean, here's what our certified BC looks like: http://home.nyc.rr.com/orange/bc.jpg

Did you send a copy of the certified translation or the original? Thanks

[Eric-Pris 1,602]

We also included my fiancee's BC in Spanish and an English translation (certified, not notarized). You don't have to translate the document in the US either. US firms charge a lot for this service. Look for a translator who has experience with "official" documents and can certify it (usually a seal/stamp, and signature). If you find a translator/firm in your fiancee's country who can certify the translation, you will be ok. I paid $25/document in Costa Rica instead of $80-100/page in the US.

To give you an idea of what I mean, here's what our certified BC looks like: http://home.nyc.rr.com/orange/bc.jpg

Did you send a copy of the certified translation or the original? Thanks

Only send copies with the petition. Do not send any originals, keep them for the interview. If not for the interview, then you may need it for the AOS.

[applepie98 0]

We also included my fiancee's BC in Spanish and an English translation (certified, not notarized). You don't have to translate the document in the US either. US firms charge a lot for this service. Look for a translator who has experience with "official" documents and can certify it (usually a seal/stamp, and signature). If you find a translator/firm in your fiancee's country who can certify the translation, you will be ok. I paid $25/document in Costa Rica instead of $80-100/page in the US.

To give you an idea of what I mean, here's what our certified BC looks like: http://home.nyc.rr.com/orange/bc.jpg

Did you send a copy of the certified translation or the original? Thanks

Only send copies with the petition. Do not send any originals, keep them for the interview. If not for the interview, then you may need it for the AOS.

You're right...I didnt think that if i send the original translation i would have to pay for another one later on!