Translations and Fees

[Lucy_Nani 0]

On the general instructions page for the I-130 on the USCIS page under translations it says, "Any foreign language documente must be accompanied by a full English translations that the translator has certified as complete and correct, and by the translator's certification that he or she is competent to translate the foreign language into English." I have read here on VJ that I can do this but how do I certify that I am competent?! If I can't is there a list of offical translators for each country? Also the instructions say that the check or money order has to come from a bank located in the US. For example I live in Peru, here we have Citibank, would a check from them work? One more....on the I-130 form petition it the instuctions say where the item in not aplicable with "N/A" if the answer is none write "none." So I am assuming nothing can be left blank? Also should I write in all caps or not? Does the affidavit have to be notarized? Thanks!

[AnhDoiEm 9]

you can bring it down to department of justice translation, and notarize seal... Most of our documents are done by department of justice.

Edited April 9, 2013 by AnhDoiEm

[Lucy_Nani 0]

you can bring it down to department of justice translation, and notarize seal... Most of our documents are done by department of justice.

What? So I can't translate it myself? I don't think I can take it to the department of justice in Peru.....

[Darnell 8,478]

you certify that you are competent by signing your name under the translators attestation statement (you referred to it in yer post) and above your printed name.

It is that straightforward, really.

[Lucy_Nani 0]

you certify that you are competent by signing your name under the translators attestation statement (you referred to it in yer post) and above your printed name.

It is that straightforward, really.

Ok so I just type that statement on the page that I translated? Or do I type it on a different page? Can you help with my other questions too? Thanks!

[Darnell 8,478]

it's your choice, really, for where to place the attestation statement. Regardless of where it goes, your signature is on that page.