Birth Certificate in Different Language

[coloradon400]

How does one go about translating the birth certificate. A friend mentioned that i could do it myself and then get it notarized. Or should i use a sworn translator? I have a copy translated in my country of origin, is this acceptable?
Anyone has any experience with this? Thanks!

 

[Jojo72]

I have NEVER translated my birth certificate. Got my GC and everything no problems ever.

 

[coloradon400]

Thanks Jojo72 for your response, but the alphabet is not the same so they cannot read it. Will they just rely on my word that my name is spelled correctly?

 

[nkm-oct23]

Birth Certificate should be translated in the country of issue by the appropriate authority (Usually a notary).

 

[coloradon400]

but what if we don't have access to our country of origin, isn't it possible to translate it here?

 

[vlorak]

yes, of course you can translate it and have it notarized. you may also seek a certified translator i that makes you feel better. for years i used a copy translated by me, then i met a certified translator and had her do it too. piece of cake

 

[Ladybuggy]

You can do that or you contact the origin country consulate and request one. I know of many people who have done that. But I am not sure if every consulate does it.
Or you go to a notarized translator.

 

[coloradon400]

Thanks for all the info! i guess i'll use a notarized translator (safest option)

 

[bettertimes]

I got mine translated and certified, that's what my lawyer said i had to do otherwise i would get an RFE later it seems

 

[ohio1960]

the following link shows USCIS requirments regarding non english documents:

http://http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.5af9bb95919f35e66f614176543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=ff053d146a7ee010VgnVCM1000000ecd190aRCRD&vgnextchannel=fe529c7755cb9010VgnVCM10000045f3d6a1RCRD

"Please submit certified translations for all foreign language documents. The translator must certify that s/he is competent to translate and that the translation is accurate."