Tag: United States

Understanding the Translation Certification Process in the United States

Thursday, August 13, 2009

Oftentimes clients within the United States will request that a document be certified in order to meet the needs of its intended purpose. US Entities that may require certification of translated documents include educational institutions (foreign transcripts and diplomas), the legal system (divorce decrees, marriage licenses, or law firms wishing to certify translations submitted as evidence), and the Immigration and Naturalization Service (birth certificates). … Read more

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Estimating the Number of LEP (Limited English Proficient) Persons in the United States

Friday, July 17, 2009

The term LEP is widely used in healthcare, legal and educational settings. As defined by the Department of Justice LEP Guidance, LEP persons are “”those individuals who have a limited ability to read, write, speak or understand English”. The significance of the term is, without a doubt, related to Title VI of the Civil Rights Act which prohibits recipients from discriminating on the basis of race, color or national origin, and contemplates a close nexus between one’s national origin and one’s language. … Read more

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