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USCIS Form G-1256 Declaration for Interpreted USCIS Interview
What Is Form G-1256?
Form G-1256, Declaration for Interpreted USCIS Interview , is used by not-English-speaking individuals that require an interpreter's assistance during an interview with the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). The interviewing officer is to confirm and document the presence of an interpreter, noting that everyone engaged in the meeting has agreed to the rules stated in the form.
Alternate Names:
- USCIS Form G-1256;
- Declaration for Interpreted USCIS Interview.
The Declaration for Interpreted USCIS Interview was last updated on August 10, 2015 . A fillable Form G-1256 is available for download below.
Form G-1256 also reserves the right for an interviewing officer to reject the interpreter's presence at the interview at their discretion. In this case, you may request another interpreter and reschedule an interview or voluntarily proceed without an interpreter's assistance. It is very important to not sign Form G-1256 until the interview. All signatures have to be signed at the beginning of an interview in the presence of an interviewing officer.
Form G-1256 Instructions
At the beginning of the USCIS interview, the interviewing officer will use Form G-1256 to record the presence of an interpreter chosen for assistance. Inquire if you are satisfied with the interpreter's ability to understand and translate English into your language and from your language into English.
You will be instructed that your interpreter may learn some personal and confidential information about you from the interview. An interviewing officer will have to ensure and note on Form G-1256 that an interpreter is fully qualified to serve both sides professionally and can translate all necessary information from English to the interviewee's language and from that language to English for the USCIS Officer.
Form G-1256 will require you to submit your full name, the language you speak, and your alien registration number (starting with "A"). Provide the interpreter's personal information, including their full name, address, phone number, and spoken languages. Before filling out the form, make sure to request a copy of your interpreter's ID to attach to the form. Check the appropriate box if a copy of the ID is provided and attached.
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