Translation/Notarized Question

[StephyD 0]

Hi All,

I am hoping for some clarity! I am a Canadian currently finishing up my work here in Korea, and getting my packet 3 info ready. I'm about to get a Korea Criminal Record Check done, but I was told the document wouldnt be in English.

I know i'll have to get it translated, and my Korean-American friend here is happy to do it. My question is, after he translates it, does he just have to write something like 'i _____ certify that i am fluent in both english and korean and that this document is true', etc. With address, signature, etc.

Would that be enough for the K1 guidelines...or am I going to have to find an actual lawyer here to notarize the translation afterwards?

The answer I got via email from the Montreal Consulate was this: "Good Morning , Whomever translates this document must certify that it is true and correct."

I'm unclear what they mean by 'certify'. Does any here have any expertise in this area...i would be sooooo appreciative!

Thanks! Steph

[payxibka 10,048]

Hi All,

I am hoping for some clarity! I am a Canadian currently finishing up my work here in Korea, and getting my packet 3 info ready. I'm about to get a Korea Criminal Record Check done, but I was told the document wouldnt be in English.

I know i'll have to get it translated, and my Korean-American friend here is happy to do it. My question is, after he translates it, does he just have to write something like 'i _____ certify that i am fluent in both english and korean and that this document is true', etc. With address, signature, etc.

Would that be enough for the K1 guidelines...or am I going to have to find an actual lawyer here to notarize the translation afterwards?

The answer I got via email from the Montreal Consulate was this: "Good Morning , Whomever translates this document must certify that it is true and correct."

I'm unclear what they mean by 'certify'. Does any here have any expertise in this area...i would be sooooo appreciative!

Thanks! Steph

No "notarization" by a lawyer or anyone else is required... "certification" language is essentially along the lines you proposed.

[StephyD 0]

Well, that it great to know! I'm extremely relieved to here that. Thank you so much for your quick response. All the best to you!

[StephyD 0]

Well i was happy a minute ago, but then just saw these 2 different directions, so now I'm confused again!

Per the USCIS, documents not in English must be translated. The policy states as follows:

"All documents that are in a language other than English must be submitted with a translation. The person translating the document must certify that the translation is complete and accurate and that he/she is competent to translate from the foreign language into English."

All translations must include a statement similar to the following:

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

The Second Direction from the Montreal Consulate, where I'll be heading to for the interview:

All documents not in English must be accompanied by certified translations into English. Translations must be certified by a competent translator and sworn to by him before a Notary.

Which one do I go by? Has anyone delt with this confusion.lol.

[almaty 19]

in kazakhstan, the usa consulate there required it to certified by a translation service...

[pushbrk 13,386]

Well i was happy a minute ago, but then just saw these 2 different directions, so now I'm confused again!

Per the USCIS, documents not in English must be translated. The policy states as follows:

"All documents that are in a language other than English must be submitted with a translation. The person translating the document must certify that the translation is complete and accurate and that he/she is competent to translate from the foreign language into English."

All translations must include a statement similar to the following:

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

The Second Direction from the Montreal Consulate, where I'll be heading to for the interview:

All documents not in English must be accompanied by certified translations into English. Translations must be certified by a competent translator and sworn to by him before a Notary.

Which one do I go by? Has anyone delt with this confusion.lol.

The Consulate can have a different translation standard than USCIS. The police report is for the Consulate, not USCIS.