Translation Question

[tabta 0]

I know this is probably the wrong place to post this but this could fit into almost any topic.

I am getting ready to translate the documents so my husband can apply to bring his parents here. How important is it that the format of the document looks the same?

[Lia792 5]

You want it to imitate it as much as possible. I had luck using Word and putting little text boxes and then re-sizing everything. They know you can't duplicate the format, but an American translation is going to be as close as possible so it is visually pleasing. I don't know if you have ever seen a translation by a traductor perito (expert translator) in Mexico where they translate every single word on the certificate and even describe everything. It becomes a visual mess that makes your head ache because what was a very organized birth certificate becomes an essay on your birth. Mine went from 2 pages of a certificate with an apostille to 4 pages of translation! That is not what an American-style translation should look like. If the "acta" was 1 page, then the translation should be about 1 page with similar size. Don't forget the certificate of ability available on the USCIS page. Also, watch out for the fact that Mexican BCs need to be up to date. (well I don't know if USCIS cares but here in Mexico they complain about that.)

It's really funny that you showed up just now because I actually just quoted your timeline for those of us that are doing DCF in Mexico.

[tabta 0]

You want it to imitate it as much as possible. I had luck using Word and putting little text boxes and then re-sizing everything. They know you can't duplicate the format, but an American translation is going to be as close as possible so it is visually pleasing. I don't know if you have ever seen a translation by a traductor perito (expert translator) in Mexico where they translate every single word on the certificate and even describe everything. It becomes a visual mess that makes your head ache because what was a very organized birth certificate becomes an essay on your birth. Mine went from 2 pages of a certificate with an apostille to 4 pages of translation! That is not what an American-style translation should look like. If the "acta" was 1 page, then the translation should be about 1 page with similar size. Don't forget the certificate of ability available on the USCIS page. Also, watch out for the fact that Mexican BCs need to be up to date. (well I don't know if USCIS cares but here in Mexico they complain about that.)

It's really funny that you showed up just now because I actually just quoted your timeline for those of us that are doing DCF in Mexico.

THanks

I actually have most of my documents translated by a traductor perito in Mexico so I am using that as a guide.

[Lia792 5]

You must have gotten a good one...my birth certificate looked massacred but the Registro accepted the translation anyways. Good luck, I know it's a time-consuming process.

[tabta 0]

You must have gotten a good one...my birth certificate looked massacred but the Registro accepted the translation anyways. Good luck, I know it's a time-consuming process.

It was done by a canadian who lives in Mexico

[Lia792 5]

that explains everything...I would definitely follow that format then. Let me know if you need help with any words or anything since I just did both versions of my marriage certificate.