Bringing Translator For Visa

Summary

U.S. Embassies generally allow interpreters in visa interviews. The interpreter must be an impartial third party. Family members are generally not allowed to act as interpreters. Contact the U.S. Embassy in New Delhi for specific guidelines on bringing a translator. Common languages include Hindi, Punjabi, Bengali, Urdu, and Kannada. You can reach the embassy via email at acsnd@state.Gov for more information.

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My parents are applying for B2 Visa and they don't know English. Embassy don't have inhouse translator for kannada language. Since they don't have someone in the embassy can I bring my own translator?
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- U.S. Embassies generally allow interpreters in visa interviews.
- The interpreter must be an impartial third party.
- You, as a family member, are generally not allowed to act as an interpreter.
Please confirm the location of your embassy for more specific information.
New Delhi
I see. In that case, here is the contact information for the U.S. Embassy in New Delhi:

U.S. Embassy New Delhi


Phone: +*-*-*-*
Address: Shantipath, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi, Delhi *, India
Website: in.usembassy.gov

It's best to contact them directly for specific guidelines on bringing a translator.
What language interpretors are available in new Delhi?
The availability of language interpreters can vary in New Delhi. Common languages include Hindi, Punjabi, Bengali, Urdu, and Kannada. It's best to check with local translation services or the U.S. Embassy in New Delhi for specific language interpreter availability.
Do you have their email address?
Sure, you can contact the U.S. Embassy in New Delhi via their email:
Email: acsnd@state.gov
Please mention your specific requirements and concerns in your email.