Category: Translations

Why do Credential Evaluators Need the Original Documents, even if you have Translations?

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By Howard Borenstein Our credential evaluators at Park often ask applicants to provide documents in the original language, even if they have already provided certified translations. This naturally raises the question: Why are translations alone insufficient? Why do we need the originals as well? There are several reasons. First, translations can contain errors. This does not necessarily mean that the translator did a poor job. Translation is difficult, and even a careful human translation can contain mistakes, since words and phrases do not always have exact equivalents in other languages. Context, culture, and the way a particular language is used all matter. If a translator uses AI / machine learning as part of their translation process, this can sometimes compound the problem. Due to this, we cannot simply assume that a translation is a ...

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Beyond Words: What’s in a Name?

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By: Becca Matson "The wife's name is wrong," the lawyer explained. "Can you change it to just her given name?" Our translator's response was immediate and firm: "No, that's not what the document says." What seemed like an error served as an example of why understanding cultural traditions is just as important as linguistic accuracy in legal translation. Legal documents don't exist in a cultural vacuum. They reflect the traditions, practices, and conventions of their source countries. In many parts of India, it's standard practice for a married woman's name to be recorded in civil documents using her husband's given name and/or surname after marriage. To someone unfamiliar with Indian naming traditions, this may look unusual or incorrect. Park’s professional translators understand these cultural contexts. ...

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Transliteration: Understanding the Rules of Spelling

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By: Becca Matson In immigration documentation, the rules of spelling matter enormously. At Park, our professional translators don't just know multiple languages, they understand additional rules and standards that play important roles when converting languages. While reviewing a translated Russian birth certificate, one client had a very specific request: "Can you update the middle name to 'Valerievich' instead of 'Valeryevich'?” The difference between "Valeryevich" and "Valerievich" might seem trivial and like an oddly specific concern. After all, both spellings refer to the same patronymic name. However, in immigration documentation, these details matter immensely. Park’s translator was able to clearly explain; this wasn't about personal preference; it was about aligning with official Russian government standards that have evolved over time. In immigration cases, matching current ...

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Park Evaluations: Delivering Comprehensive Solutions for a High-Stakes Immigration Case 

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By: Nikki Ummell In recent months, Park Evaluations demonstrated unparalleled versatility and efficiency, particularly as we approached the bustling H-1B season. While we are known for our exceptional credential evaluations, expert opinion letters, and PERM recruitment services, a recent translation project showcased our ability to provide holistic solutions to complex immigration cases.  The Challenge: A Multifaceted Translation Project  A prominent law firm, in collaboration with a Fortune 500 company, faced the daunting task of facilitating the sale of a subsidiary, necessitating the translation of over 1,000 pages of critical business and legal documents from twelve different languages. This project was not just about translating content; it required a nuanced understanding of legal terminologies and business concepts across ...

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Park Translations Providing Support for Pro Bono Afghan Asylum Petitions

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By: Annika Minton When the United States military withdrew its troops from Afghanistan in August of 2021, thousands of Afghan civilians were left seeking asylum in the U.S. Around 5,000 Afghan asylum-seekers arrived in the states in September of 2021, hoping for a smooth, quick approval process—unfortunately, the wait time for a response on an asylum-seeker’s claim is between two to six years. Some law firms took this opportunity to help these Afghans in need and are continuing their pro bono work to help them fill out their EAD (employee authorization documents) extensions and TPS (Temporary Protected Status) applications, which would allow them to continue to work in the United States while waiting for their ...

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H1-B Visa Reform a Hot Topic in Congress

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H1-B Visa Reform a Hot Topic in Congress

H-1B visas are a hot topic right now in the United States Congress, and there are several groups of senators striving to reform the program in order to fight fraud while at the same time increasing opportunity for the highest skilled foreign nationals in the field of tech. Currently, the H-1B visa program is stressed to its limits. The demand for H-1B was threefold above the current government limit of 85,000. This limitation hits certain countries more than others, especially tech workers in India who file for H-1B. There are large backlogs for visas, which end up stopping Indian and Chinese nationals who must stay with one employer. Zoe Lofgren (D), the representative serving the Silicon Valley area proposed a bill that ...

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New Bill Seeks to Prevent H1B Visa Abuse

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New Bill Seeks to Prevent H1B Visa Abuse

The H1B system has long been a hot topic in the tech industry. For some, the system helps fill-in gaps in the job market to keep it in motion and keep it productive, while for others, the H1B system is a way for companies who concentrate on outsourcing to aid foreign nationals with acquiring jobs in American companies at a lower price and thereby undercutting the American worker. Now that the United States has elected a new president, one who promises an “America first policy,” there are talks about overhauling the H1B system in a way that prevents companies who specialize in outsourcing from employing cheap foreign labor. The latest bill submitted by senators Chuck Grassley and Dick Durbin is one ...

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