Official Translations

[shikarnov 7]

Can anybody recommend a good stateside Russian to English translation company that is, preferably, not too expensive, but that can translate a handwritten birth certificate accurately and certify their work as an official translation.

Thanks in advance,

ZS

Edited December 18, 2008 by shikarnov

[YuAndDan 153]

Per USCIS:

Please submit certified translations for all foreign language documents. The translator must certify that s/he is competent to translate and that the translation is accurate.

The certification format should include the certifier's name, signature, address, and date of certification. A suggested format is:

Certification by Translator

I [typed name], certify that I am fluent (conversant) in the English and ________ languages, and that the above/attached document is an accurate translation of the document attached entitled ______________________________.

Signature_________________________________

Date Typed Name

Address

http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/men...00045f3d6a1RCRD

USCIS only needs it to be certified by the translator, it does not need to be translated by a professional, only someone who is conversant in both languages.

Does this have to do with adjustment of status?

Edited December 18, 2008 by YuAndDan

[Scott and Iryna 2]

I have had very good luck with Nevesta. They are very nice, thorough, and reasonably priced. They did all my certified translations for all my documents, including legal contracts.

[mox 298]

Can anybody recommend a good stateside Russian to English translation company that is, preferably, not too expensive, but that can translate a handwritten birth certificate accurately and certify their work as an official translation.

Thanks in advance,

ZS

I don't know a company, but I know a woman who will do it for you pretty inexpensively. Shoot me a pm if you're interested. As YuandDan says, it only needs to be "certified" by the person doing the translation, which she will also do for you.

[slim 1,514]

Do it yourself, dude.

Attach a sheet that says, "translated by XXXXXXX/petitioner who is proficient in Russian language."

If you don't feel comfortable doing it yourself (maybe a little conflict of interest, no?) then get someone at the local college or somewhere near you to translate it for $20. All they'd have to do to "certify" it is to type up a little "XXXXXXXX, University of XXXX Russian Language Dept."

[Turboguy 6]

I know one that is outstanding and inexpensive. I would totally recommend Anasataia Ash. I have done 2 K-1's. She did the second. It was half the price, much more professional, and she had it to me in an amazingly quick time. She is active in another forum I go to and everyone who has used her services raves about her.

I don't recall exactly what she charged me but it was in the $ 25.00 range. She has a website. www.regaltranslations.com If you use her you will never regret it.

Edited December 19, 2008 by Turboguy

[Lyuba 0]

I translated everything myself. But I am a professional interpreter.

[slim 1,514]

My fiancee sent me all the stuff already translated.

[mox 298]

My fiancee sent me all the stuff already translated.

Wow...your wife is gonna be pissed when she finds out.

[slim 1,514]

My fiancee sent me all the stuff already translated.

Wow...your wife is gonna be pissed when she finds out.

Dude, you've always gotta have a plan B. (And C, D, E... etc.) Don't think she doesn't have one or two lined up to "sponsor" her for her 10-year card just in case I divorce her before the summer.