Can You Self-Translate Documents for a U.S. F-1 Student Visa? Machine Translation and Notarization Limits
Can you translate your own documents for a U.S. F-1 student visa? This guide explains when self-translation, Google Translate or AI, and notarization may fall short—and when a certified English translation is the safer document-preparation route. It separates school and I-20 requirements from consular practice and USCIS Form I-539 rules, with a completeness checklist and practical fraud warnings.