Just a clarification about translations

[Done--Really 331]

From what I have read here and elsewhere, we do not need to send translations to NVC if the documents are in the language where the consulate is located--in our case either Ciudad de Juarez or San Jose Costa Rica (that's a whole other story for later). In the case of my wife, everything is in Spanish, so both locations are in a Spanish-speaking country, so just want to verify that the docs are Ok as is--would be great to check something off our list !!!

[Brusik 11]

I think all documents need to be translated. my wife's embassy is Georgia but when I submit the DS-230 forms it requires me to have birth, divorce, marriage, etc all original, noatarized and translated. But I am submitting my documents from the USA.

http://www.visajourney.com/wiki/index.php/LingChe_NVC_ShortCut#FROM_BENEFICIARY_.28DS-3032_and_components_for_DS-230_IV_Package.29:

The DS-3032 aka "Choice of Agent form",indicates who will make payments and be primary contact. Most people select the US based petitioner. The DS-230 is the actual Immigrant Visa Application.

DS-3032[1] completed and signed by beneficiary (ORIGINAL) (indicating petitioner as agent)

BARCODE instruction: [2]

DS-230 [3] completed part I & II and only signed part I by beneficiary (ORIGINAL) -- View Sample of Completed Form [4]

All documents that pertain to the applicant’s petition are required, even if they were previously submitted to the CIS with the applicant’s petition.

Photocopy Requirement - In addition to sending the original documents or certified copies of the documents to the NVC, the applicant and each accompanying family member must submit a photocopy of the original documents or certified copies of the documents.

Translations - 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:

[YuAndDan 153]

Not always the case, translations are needed if docs are not same language as country, and even in some cases like China translations are needed even if docs are in Chinese.

NVC:

Translation Requirements

All documents not written 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 stating that the:

• Translation is accurate, and
  
• Translator is competent to translate.

http://travel.state.gov/visa/immigrants/info/info_3195.html

[BigSigh 12]

Sometimes it is better to have those translations and send them in instead of getting an RFE because the person who reviewed your file decided that they wanted translations.

[pushbrk 12,969]

I think all documents need to be translated. my wife's embassy is Georgia but when I submit the DS-230 forms it requires me to have birth, divorce, marriage, etc all original, noatarized and translated. But I am submitting my documents from the USA.

http://www.visajourney.com/wiki/index.php/LingChe_NVC_ShortCut#FROM_BENEFICIARY_.28DS-3032_and_components_for_DS-230_IV_Package.29:

The DS-3032 aka "Choice of Agent form",indicates who will make payments and be primary contact. Most people select the US based petitioner. The DS-230 is the actual Immigrant Visa Application.

DS-3032[1] completed and signed by beneficiary (ORIGINAL) (indicating petitioner as agent)

BARCODE instruction: [2]

DS-230 [3] completed part I & II and only signed part I by beneficiary (ORIGINAL) -- View Sample of Completed Form [4]

All documents that pertain to the applicant’s petition are required, even if they were previously submitted to the CIS with the applicant’s petition.

Photocopy Requirement - In addition to sending the original documents or certified copies of the documents to the NVC, the applicant and each accompanying family member must submit a photocopy of the original documents or certified copies of the documents.

Translations - 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:

See enlarged above. The visa is being applied for in Georgia, not the USA. No need to translate the documents sent to NVC.

[Eve&Josh 5]

Hey all!

do you guys know, if the translations need to be done by an "official" translator? I need to have a police certificate translated into English (certificate is from France hence in French), and as I have studied French and lived in France for a while I should be proficient enough to do it - at least in my own opinion - however not a certified translator, will it be enough if I translate it myself? *wow what a long sentence, sorry!*

The transcript itself is empty since I don't have a criminal record in France, but still the few phrases need to be translated I guess... Can I just add on the translation sheet a statement saying that I am competent to translate and the translation is accurate, sign it and date it and it will be good enough?

thank you so much for your help!! And good luck with your journeys!!

-eve

[catracha85 6]

To be safe is better to send in the certified translations. good luck

[Eve&Josh 5]

To be safe is better to send in the certified translations. good luck

Yeah, very true - the problem in Finland is that they don't do certified translations unless the target or the source language is one of the two official languages in Finland (Finnish and Swedish)... :-(

[xelance 31]

they do not require translations, so why send them in? It is just a waste of money.

[Mononoke28 135]

Hey all!

do you guys know, if the translations need to be done by an "official" translator? I need to have a police certificate translated into English (certificate is from France hence in French), and as I have studied French and lived in France for a while I should be proficient enough to do it - at least in my own opinion - however not a certified translator, will it be enough if I translate it myself? *wow what a long sentence, sorry!*

The transcript itself is empty since I don't have a criminal record in France, but still the few phrases need to be translated I guess... Can I just add on the translation sheet a statement saying that I am competent to translate and the translation is accurate, sign it and date it and it will be good enough?

thank you so much for your help!! And good luck with your journeys!!

-eve

The only documents that need a translation are the ones not in English or in the official language of the country. In your case, the only translation you will need is for the document that is written in French. Any person who is proficient in both languages can do the translation and certify it with the statement below. So if you understand both languages, meaning French and the language you will be translating it into, then you can certify it yourself.

Translator’s Certification

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

Diana

[Eve&Josh 5]

they do not require translations, so why send them in? It is just a waste of money.

My understanding is that any document that is not in English or in the language of the country where the Visa is applied, needs to be translated?

-Eve

[Eve&Josh 5]

The only documents that need a translation are the ones not in English or in the official language of the country. In your case, the only translation you will need is for the document that is written in French. Any person who is proficient in both languages can do the translation and certify it with the statement below. So if you understand both languages, meaning French and the language you will be translating it into, then you can certify it yourself.

Translator’s Certification

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

Diana

Hey Diana - thank you SO MUCH for this! It will definitely make things so much easier if I won't need an official, authorized translation :-)

-Eve