DS-230

[Waldo 0]

For our translation of wedding documents we had a friend translate them. Can we do the documents required on the DS-230 ourselves or should we have it done by the government?

[Svetlana 0]

Must be with appostille!!!!

[No-Where-Man 147]

For our translation of wedding documents we had a friend translate them. Can we do the documents required on the DS-230 ourselves or should we have it done by the government?

u cant translate them ur self

a translator should and then make them carry ur governmen seal or make the translator notarize them

alot of offices do such a job

every country is different ..but wht im sure of u cant translate ur self ..

Good Luck

[lucyrich 20]

The USCIS has its rules for translations, which basically say that all non-English documents must be translated, and anybody can do the translation as long as they can sign a certifying statement that says they have the language ability and that the translation is correct.

But the DS-230 is a Department of State form, so the USCIS rules don't apply.

If you're submitting the DS-230 to the NVC, then see here for the NVC's rules: http://travel.state.gov/visa/immigrants/info/info_3195.html

All documents not in English, or in the official language of the country in which application for a visa is being made, must be accompanied by certified translations.

The translation must include a statement signed by the translator that states that the:

* Translation is accurate, and

* Translator is competent to translate.

That's essentially the same as the USCIS rules, except that you don't need translations for documents in the official language of the country where you'll be applying for a visa.

If you're submitting the DS-230 directly to a consulate, then ask them for their specific rules.

[Beth/ Paris Heart 2]

For our translation of wedding documents we had a friend translate them. Can we do the documents required on the DS-230 ourselves or should we have it done by the government?

u cant translate them ur self

a translator should and then make them carry ur governmen seal or make the translator notarize them

alot of offices do such a job

every country is different ..but wht im sure of u cant translate ur self ..

Good Luck

A notary can only attest to the translator signature, not if the translator is competent to translate or if translations are correct and accurate. Ony attesting to the translator signature. Also a translator can not notarize their own translation work/signature, its a conflict of interest, they have to hire a notary to do just so.

Edited April 17, 2009 by Paris Heart

[trailmix 77]

The USCIS has its rules for translations, which basically say that all non-English documents must be translated, and anybody can do the translation as long as they can sign a certifying statement that says they have the language ability and that the translation is correct.

But the DS-230 is a Department of State form, so the USCIS rules don't apply.

If you're submitting the DS-230 to the NVC, then see here for the NVC's rules: http://travel.state.gov/visa/immigrants/info/info_3195.html

All documents not in English, or in the official language of the country in which application for a visa is being made, must be accompanied by certified translations.

The translation must include a statement signed by the translator that states that the:

* Translation is accurate, and

* Translator is competent to translate.

That's essentially the same as the USCIS rules, except that you don't need translations for documents in the official language of the country where you'll be applying for a visa.

If you're submitting the DS-230 directly to a consulate, then ask them for their specific rules.

I think a lot of this is consulate specific too. For instance French is one of Canada's 'official' languages - however one VJ member just had to have a Birth Certificate from Quebec (French) translated.

Edited April 17, 2009 by trailmix

[conquest 0]

Waldo what documents are you refering to? It is much cheapr to have them translated in Lima. You still going there soon? Also there is a translator here in spokane on 2nd or 3 st, but they cost a bit.

You can translate them your self but they are supposed to follow a certain format. I have some translations you can look at and do it exactly like that. I even have the same documents all you have to do is change the personal info. I am on it if you are interested. We have the same thing just different names