AOS interview soon - husband doesn't speak english well

[Olichka 186]

Hello everyone !

 

We are having our AOS interview very soon. I read in the letter than if my spouse cannot speak English we need an interpreter. 

 

1. Can I be his interpreter ? I speak the language fluently.

2. If we don't bring an interpreter will we get denied?

3. Can my mother be the interpreter ?

 

I've read a couple conflicting answers on here, so I'm not sure.

 

Thanks for the help.

[Ash.1101 1,756]

11 minutes ago, Olichka said:

Hello everyone !

 

We are having our AOS interview very soon. I read in the letter than if my spouse cannot speak English we need an interpreter. 

 

1. Can I be his interpreter ? I speak the language fluently.

2. If we don't bring an interpreter will we get denied?

3. Can my mother be the interpreter ?

 

I've read a couple conflicting answers on here, so I'm not sure.

 

Thanks for the help.

I would imagine you would have to get someone that isn’t related to y’all. For all the USCIS officer knows, you’re telling your husband what to say or saying he’s answering something that he isn’t.

Edited June 13, 2019 by Ash.

[Ben&Zian 4,398]

9 minutes ago, Olichka said:

Hello everyone !

 

We are having our AOS interview very soon. I read in the letter than if my spouse cannot speak English we need an interpreter. 

 

1. Can I be his interpreter ? I speak the language fluently.

2. If we don't bring an interpreter will we get denied?

3. Can my mother be the interpreter ?

 

I've read a couple conflicting answers on here, so I'm not sure.

 

Thanks for the help.

 

Call ahead and ask about it with the USCIS office. Letting you, or your mother be an interpreter would seem to be unwise to USCIS as you could literally take anything your spouse says and change it to what USCIS wants to hear. Kind of biased and all dont you think? Conflict of interest. Make sense?

Edited June 13, 2019 by Ben&Zian

[Crazy Cat 41,974]

1.  I suspect that USCIS will not allow you to interpret.  You are biased.

2.  There is always the possibility of a misunderstood question.  The wrong answer could affect the outcome.

3.  Same as #1 above.

 

I would contact the local office and ask.

[geowrian 22,337]

10 minutes ago, Olichka said:

1. Can I be his interpreter ? I speak the language fluently.

2. If we don't bring an interpreter will we get denied?

3. Can my mother be the interpreter ?

1. Nothing explicitly prohibits it, but it is the IO's call if there is a conflict of interest or not. They are free to refuse you as one, and my bet would be this would be more likely than not given that you have a stake in the process.
2. Not for lack of an interpreter, but the chance for mistaken responses is probably greater.
3. Same as #1.

[Amadia 711]

I don't believe it is prohibited...just maybe frowned upon.

Contact them and confirm their recommendations as you or your mom being the interpreter can come off as biased.

 

Also, they ask what language the interviewee is comfortable speaking in, so there's that.  

[Pitaya 2,577]

3 hours ago, Olichka said:

Hello everyone !

 

We are having our AOS interview very soon. I read in the letter than if my spouse cannot speak English we need an interpreter. 

 

1. Can I be his interpreter ? Unlikely, you are likely biased, and have a personal interest in the outcome of the interview. I speak the language fluently.

2. If we don't bring an interpreter will we get denied? Yes, it alludes to that a couple of sentences above in the interview appointment letter.

3. Can my mother be the interpreter ? Same answer as for you - biased.

 

I've read a couple conflicting answers on here, so I am not sure.

 

Thanks for the help.

You need to provide an adequate professional interpreter for the interview. Consider doing a Google search for a qualified, independent interpreter in your area.

 

Good luck on your immigration journey.