Translating Your Immigration Documents into English

When you apply for a green card, you need to include supporting documents with your
application. If any document isn’t in English, you must provide a certified translation.
Types of Documents
Here are some examples of the types of documents that need to be in English:
* Birth certificate * Marriage certificate
* Divorce papers * Police records * Bank statements
Who Can Translate
So who can translate your documents for you?
Any person who is competent in both English and the document’s original language (such as  Spanish) can be the translator.
It’s generally better to use a professional translator to avoid any delays or complications
with your application.
Some U.S. embassies and consulates only allow certain translators. Check with your consulate to make sure there aren't  restricted guidelines. 
Things to keep in mind:
* The translation must be typed. * The translation doesn’t need to be notarized.
* You must also include a certification letter from the translator with the translations
information, name of translator and date of signed. This must be notarized. 
What does “certified” mean?
For a document to be considered “certified,” the person who translated it into English
must write a letter saying that they:
1. Are qualified to translate the document because they are competent in both English
and the document’s original language.
2. Translated the document accurately and completely to the best of their abilities.
The letter must also include the following information about the translator:
1. Full name 2. Address 3. Signature 4. Date they wrote the letter and it must be notarized. 
If you need a document translated please scan and convert your document into pdf email  to submit for translation. Do not email or text a picture of the document, because it is very complicated to find an app or source to download it with to print. The document is not clear nor legible. PDF format is the best option. 
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