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Translation of birth cert in response to RFE - does it need to be notarized?

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I saw on some older threads that people who had translated their own birth certificates had then notarized this translation. I am planning on translating my birth cert too (just got an RFE for it, so don't have a choice!!), so aside from the usual blurb of "i'm competent in English and language X" and "i certify the translation is accurate" with all the usual info about myself (applicant and translator!) -- do I need to have it notarized or no?

Thanks for your input!!! :help:

07-27-2010 Married while on B2 visa

10-04-2010 AOS (EAD, AP) mailed to Chicago Lockbox

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10-14-2010 NOA1 text and email messages, online check

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10-18-2010 TOUCH .. Biometrics NOA mailed

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10-25-2010 TOUCH - I-485 only

10-26-2010 TOUCH - I-485 only?? Am sensing a RFE coming my way :-(

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No, you don't need it to be notarized. you need a "certified translation" only.

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No, you don't need it to be notarized. you need a "certified translation" only.

So specifically, I can do the translation myself, so long as I sign a statement to the effect that it represents an accurate translation. (the statement on the USCIS site) Right?

07-27-2010 Married while on B2 visa

10-04-2010 AOS (EAD, AP) mailed to Chicago Lockbox

10-06-2010 Chicago received

10-14-2010 NOA1 text and email messages, online check

10-14-2010 TOUCH

10-17-2010 Received NOA1s in the mail, plus returned check for affidavit of support??

10-18-2010 TOUCH .. Biometrics NOA mailed

10-22-2010 Called to correct name, service request filed

10-25-2010 TOUCH - I-485 only

10-26-2010 TOUCH - I-485 only?? Am sensing a RFE coming my way :-(

10-27-2010 Biometrics successfully walked in :-)

10-29-2010 TOUCH on i-765, I-130 and I-131

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So specifically, I can do the translation myself, so long as I sign a statement to the effect that it represents an accurate translation. (the statement on the USCIS site) Right?

I would have a friend sign it, or anybody else who is fluent in both English and your native language.

My N-400 Journey

06-02-2017 - N-400 package mailed to Dallas Lockbox

06-06-2017 - Credit card charged; received text and email confirming that application was received and NOA is on its way

06-10-2017 - Received NOA letter from NBC dated 06-05-2017

06-16-2017 - Received Biometrics Appointment Letter for 06-28-2017

01-19-2018 - Interview Letter sent

02-27-18 - Interview and Oath Ceremony. Finally US CITIZEN! 

My ROC Journey

03-08-2012 - I-751 package mailed to VSC

03-10-2012 - I-751 package delivered

03-14-2012 - Check cashed

03-15-2012 - NOA received, dated 03-12-2012

04-27-2012 - Biometrics appointment

11-23-2012 - ROC approved

11-28-2012 - Approval letter received

12-06-2012 - 10 years Green Card received

My AOS Journey

04-17-09 I-130&I-485&I-765 received by USCIS

04-19-10 AOS Approved

04-29-10 Green Card received

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My translator was an immigrant herself and although she is certified she told me she could not translate her own documents. I would do it right - through a translator. It's not that expensive. Look online. And their turnaround time is usually just a couple of days.

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1997 -------- first time to USA - B2 ("California Dreamin")

1998 -------- Student - F2

2001 -------- Internship - OPT ("Howdy")

2002 -------- First job in USA - H1-B

2008 -------- change to E-2 visa via company

2010/Aug ---- Marriage to USC

2010/Sep ---- honeymoon Costa Rica

2010/Oct ---- Assembly of package (I-130, I-485, I-131, I-765)

2010/Oct/27 - DAY 01 - package arrived in Chicago ($58 FedEx Overnight charge)

2010/Nov/1 -- DAY 6 - NOA via Text and Email + checks cashed by USCIS

2010/Nov/5 -- Day 10 - NOA hard copies arrived

2010/Nov/6 -- DAY 11 - Biometrics appointment notice arrived

2010/Nov/23 - DAY 28 - Biometrics Appointment in Fort Worth, TX

2011/Jan/3 -- DAY 69 - YESSS - Interview Notice received in mail - Interview set for Feb 4, 2011

2011/Jan/8 -- DAY 74 - AP arrived in mail. 2 copies.

2011/Jan/13-- DAY 79 - EAD card in mail.

2011/Feb/4 -- DAY 101 - Interview Day - office closed due to snow/ice in Texas.

2011/Mar/10 -- DAY 135 - rescheduled Interview Day. No official approval communicated, but told that card will arrive in 2-3 weeks.

2011/Mar/29 -- DAY 154 - Scheduled Infopass appointment for Friday 4/1

2011/April/1 - DAY 157 - Infopass App in Irving, TX - was told that a decision has not yet been made about my case

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I translated my birth certificate and notarized it. I went to the bank where I keep my bank account and they didn't charge me for it. I'd say rather be safe than sorry, just get it notarized.

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I asked a lawyer who does a free chat session weekly, and she said it does not need to be notarized. However, you shouldn't do the translation. A sibling or other relative could. Now, does that mean that you can't, not sure. But to be on the safe side, we are having my husband's sister translate his with the certification statement.

02/21/99 Hubby entered with F1 student visa D/S

May 2002 He stopped attending school because he couldn't afford it any longer.

03?/2002 USC sibling I-130 petition

02/2009 Met hubby

08/2009 Sibling petition approved but ineligible to adjust status due to overstay

07/10 Married :)

11/22/10 [day 0]- mailed AOS packet!! should be there by noon 11/23/2010

12/3/10 [day 11]- received email/text notification of acceptance from USCIS

12/3/10 hubby surprised me with a trip to Los Angeles for my birthday...no problems :)

12/6/10 [day 14]- received hard copy NOA1 in mail

12/7/10 [day 15]- checks cashed...ouch

12/15/10 [day 23]- rec'd biometrics appt set for Dec. 28th at 10 am! :)

12/28/10 [day 36]- successful biometrics appt

01/27/11 [day 66]- rec'd interview appt set for March 10th at 10 am :)

02/25/11 [day 95]- rec'd EAD

03/10/11 [day 109]- Interview, Green card approved!! :)

Next Step: Removing conditions in 2 years.

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I translated my birth certificate and a friend signed a certification of translation. This was sent with my original petition.

I am filing for adjustment of status now. Can I use the copy of this certification? They already accepted once. Or I need another copy with original signature? If it is the case is it ok if someone else signs it?

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4/6/2010 - I-360 filed

4/14/2010 - Prima Facie determination

5/5/2010 - I-360 Approved

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11/15/2010 - I-485, I-765, I-131 filed

11/30/2010 - NOA received

12/13/2010 - Biometrics appointment letter received

12/23/2010 - Attended biometrics

1/3/2011 - Notice of I-485 transferred to NBC

1/29/2011 - Interview notice received for March 1st

2/7/2011 - EAD arrived

2/11/2011 - AP arrived

3/1/2011 - Attended interview

1/7/2012 - Received permanent resident card

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