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RFE because Chinese divorce papers not translated

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Rong and David   2

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We received an RFE because we didn't translate her divorce papers. We also didn't translate her birth certificate but the RFE didn't reference that. Will the fact that we didn't translate her birth certificate be a problem? Or should we just respond to the divorce papers? Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

I-129F Sent 3/5/2012
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RFE #1 received 10/15/2012
RFE #2 received 4/12/2013
NOA2 received 7/22/2013
NOA2 hard copy 7/26/2013
NVC received package 8/28/2013
NVC sent package to Guangzhou 9/17/2013

Consulate Received 9/28/2013

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Packet 3 Sent 10/15/2013

Packet 4 Received 11/8/2013

Leaving for China 11/20/2013 (cant wait)

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jenniferjones101   19

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It is my understanding that all documents be submitted in English. I could be wrong...but it's better to be over-prepared than under-prepared. I'm not sure how RFE's work but maybe there's a possibility you'll get RFE'd on the birth certificate separate from the divorce decree, If it were me, I'd cover all my bases and make sure everything was in English, just to be sure.

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Rong and David   2

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Seems to be a wise choice and the one I'm leaning towards... Does anyone have a recommendation for a certified translator online? If my fiance does it, It will take three days to do then 10 days to get to me... apparently scanning would not be an option...

I-129F Sent 3/5/2012
NOA1 received 3/12/2012
RFE #1 received 10/15/2012
RFE #2 received 4/12/2013
NOA2 received 7/22/2013
NOA2 hard copy 7/26/2013
NVC received package 8/28/2013
NVC sent package to Guangzhou 9/17/2013

Consulate Received 9/28/2013

Packet 3 Received 10/12/2013

Packet 3 Sent 10/15/2013

Packet 4 Received 11/8/2013

Leaving for China 11/20/2013 (cant wait)

Interview 11/25/2013

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Misha♥Jeff   12

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Seems to be a wise choice and the one I'm leaning towards... Does anyone have a recommendation for a certified translator online? If my fiance does it, It will take three days to do then 10 days to get to me... apparently scanning would not be an option...

Search for the American Translators Association online. Lots of ATA Certified translators there. Simplified Chinese shouldn't run you more than 5 or 6 cents per word.

Good luck!

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Rong and David   2

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Search for the American Translators Association online. Lots of ATA Certified translators there. Simplified Chinese shouldn't run you more than 5 or 6 cents per word.

Good luck!

No Chinese services....:huh:

I-129F Sent 3/5/2012
NOA1 received 3/12/2012
RFE #1 received 10/15/2012
RFE #2 received 4/12/2013
NOA2 received 7/22/2013
NOA2 hard copy 7/26/2013
NVC received package 8/28/2013
NVC sent package to Guangzhou 9/17/2013

Consulate Received 9/28/2013

Packet 3 Received 10/12/2013

Packet 3 Sent 10/15/2013

Packet 4 Received 11/8/2013

Leaving for China 11/20/2013 (cant wait)

Interview 11/25/2013

Robby999 Proficient

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Seems to be a wise choice and the one I'm leaning towards... Does anyone have a recommendation for a certified translator online? If my fiance does it, It will take three days to do then 10 days to get to me... apparently scanning would not be an option...

You might want to read this and get all the translations done at once. Pay attention to the fact that these documents must be translated by a certified translator and NOTARIZED! Read the part about birth certificates closely. Good Luck, Robby

http://photos.state....%20-May2012.pdf

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Rong and David Enthusiast

Rong and David   2

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You might want to read this and get all the translations done at once. Pay attention to the fact that these documents must be translated by a certified translator and NOTARIZED! Read the part about birth certificates closely. Good Luck, Robby

http://photos.state....%20-May2012.pdf

Thanks for the foresight!

I-129F Sent 3/5/2012
NOA1 received 3/12/2012
RFE #1 received 10/15/2012
RFE #2 received 4/12/2013
NOA2 received 7/22/2013
NOA2 hard copy 7/26/2013
NVC received package 8/28/2013
NVC sent package to Guangzhou 9/17/2013

Consulate Received 9/28/2013

Packet 3 Received 10/12/2013

Packet 3 Sent 10/15/2013

Packet 4 Received 11/8/2013

Leaving for China 11/20/2013 (cant wait)

Interview 11/25/2013

Misha♥Jeff Explorer

Misha♥Jeff   12

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No Chinese services....:huh:

http://www.atanet.org/onlinedirectories/tsd_listings/tsd_search.fpl?search=translators&language1=Chinese&language2=English&accred=yes&area_of_specialization=&zipcode=&distance=100&state=&country=&action=%3E+Search+%3E

This link will direct you to some ATA translators with great credentials

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Rong and David   2

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http://www.atanet.or...=%3E+Search+%3E

This link will direct you to some ATA translators with great credentials

Perfect... thank you kindly!

I-129F Sent 3/5/2012
NOA1 received 3/12/2012
RFE #1 received 10/15/2012
RFE #2 received 4/12/2013
NOA2 received 7/22/2013
NOA2 hard copy 7/26/2013
NVC received package 8/28/2013
NVC sent package to Guangzhou 9/17/2013

Consulate Received 9/28/2013

Packet 3 Received 10/12/2013

Packet 3 Sent 10/15/2013

Packet 4 Received 11/8/2013

Leaving for China 11/20/2013 (cant wait)

Interview 11/25/2013

garfield529 Community Regular

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GUZ expects translations to be done and notarized by specific agencies within China, as this is the norm. I would not rock the boat on this. Have your girl get this done at the same place she would get an official copy of her birth certificate and certificate of singleness. Unless things have changed a lot in the last three years? eh?..... Good luck! :thumbs:

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Rong and David Enthusiast

Rong and David   2

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Thanks everyone, for your responses... Looks like GUZ is the thing to prepare for!

I-129F Sent 3/5/2012
NOA1 received 3/12/2012
RFE #1 received 10/15/2012
RFE #2 received 4/12/2013
NOA2 received 7/22/2013
NOA2 hard copy 7/26/2013
NVC received package 8/28/2013
NVC sent package to Guangzhou 9/17/2013

Consulate Received 9/28/2013

Packet 3 Received 10/12/2013

Packet 3 Sent 10/15/2013

Packet 4 Received 11/8/2013

Leaving for China 11/20/2013 (cant wait)

Interview 11/25/2013

Pitaya Grand Master

Pitaya   2,577

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GUZ expects translations to be done and notarized by specific agencies within China, as this is the norm. I would not rock the boat on this. Have your girl get this done at the same place she would get an official copy of her birth certificate and certificate of singleness. Unless things have changed a lot in the last three years? eh?..... Good luck! :thumbs:

I think that you and Robby999 are spot on. :thumbs: It doesn't seem that much has changed in three years. :yes: The "Notarial Certificates" (AKA White Books) were still the way to go when we had our K-1/K-2 visas interview this past June at the Guangzhou consulate (GUZ). We had prepared and provided White Books of my wife and step-son's Birth Certs, my wife's Divorce Cert., and my step-son's Senior High School Transcript. There was never a question raised by the folks at the GUZ .

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bigdog   377

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I agree get them translated in China, get an extra copy (I am paranoid). Make and provide USCIS with good color copies. Take all originals to the interview. Don't mean to be a stick in the mud but read and reread the instructions carefully to avoid delays and or denials. All of the China gang are behind you.

In Arizona its hot hot hot.

http://www.uscis.gov/dateCalculator.html

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Sandesh&Sveta   1

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I recieved an RFE too for Divorce Decree translation in English. No indication to translation of Birth Certificate nor passport but I still went ahead SENT translation of every document that was in foreign language (Russian) just to be on the safe side so I don't waste anymore time.

I would Suggest the same to you. Good luck!! Just sent my RFE yesterday - overnighted.

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Darnell   8,479

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USCIS accepts photocopies, scans, blue crayon on greenbar paper, etc. An original is not needed with USCIS submittal, ever.

GUZ IV wants originals

So, she could translate it herself without using the notary translation service there, but

it's best to make a white book in China for GUZ IV.

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