Make sure your asylum interview goes smoothly by hiring a professional Spanish interpreter. You only get once chance to tell the USCIS officer your story, so let’s make it count.
An experienced interpreter can be the deciding factor on the outcome of your interview. This 4 hour-long interview requires a professional interpreter that can accurately and effectively convey your story.
That’s why GlobalYNS offers Spanish interpreters with more than 10 years of experience in asylum interviews
✅ Certified and Trained Spanish Interpreters
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✅ Confidential and Professional Interpretation Services
In order to qualify for asylum, you must apply through the Affirmative Asylum Process as described by the US Citizen and Immigration Services (USCIS).
As a general overview, there are 7 steps to this process:
1. Arrive in the US
2. Completely the application
3. Fingerprinting appointment
4. Schedule an interview
5. Attend the asylum interview
6. Wait for the decision
7. Receive the decision (usually within 1 to 3 months)
The asylum interview is incredibly important for this process. This is the only opportunity you have to tell your story – in person – to an officer who will decide your future.
That’s why we highly recommend a professional, talented interpreter to support you on this journey.
Besides the fact that having an experienced interpreter is a great way to leave a positive impact — bringing any interpreter is required for many applicants.
If you are not able to perform a four-hour, formal, and delicate interview in English, then you are required to bring an interpreter.
❌ The USCIS office will not provide one for you.
In other words, if you do not bring an interpreter — or you bring an inexperienced one — then you can hurt your chances at being approved.
So considering how important this process is for you, we highly recommend bringing a professional with you to your USCIS interview.
The I-797C Notice states that if your interpreter is not competent, USCIS will consider this a failure to appear to the interview without good cause and dismiss your asylum application or refer to an immigration judge.
Asylum interview can take place in multiple offices throughout the country. At Global YNS, we support applicants who are assigned to the ZAR office.
The ZAR office is the Arlington Asylum Office in Virginia. It is located at:
1525 Wilson Blvd.
Suite 300
Arlington, VA 22209
The Arlington office serves applicants in the following states:
● Alabama
● Georgia
● Maryland
● North Carolina
● South Carolina
● Virginia
● West Virginia
● District of Columbia.
● Pennsylvania
The building offers parking in a garage for $10-$20. Street parking is not recommended due to a 2-hour limit.
If you are considering heading to your asylum interview without a Spanish interpreter — or with a friend — we strongly recommend against it.
This interview is incredibly important for you.
Here’s why you need a professional Spanish interpreter:
| You need an expert in both languages | The USCIS interview is crucial for your case |
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Your interpreter needs to understand highly technical immigration procedures in both English and Spanish |
This is your only opportunity to explain your situation face-to-face with an officer. |
| They need to truly understand the terminology and be able to serve as a bridge between you and the USCIS officer. | The outcome of this interview could decide your case. Let’s make sure you have a positive, convincing, and smooth interview. |
| Being bilingual isn’t enough | You may need privacy |
| Being relatively fluent in two languages is NOT the same as being an interpreter professionally-trained in immigration protocol. | The USCIS interview can be emotional, sensitive, and highly personal. You may need to talk about uncomfortable topics. |
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Interpreting is a difficult, tiring, and technical skills that requires years of experience. Don’t leave your future in the hands of someone without the training. |
Speak with an interpreter who is bound to confidentiality, rather than sharing these details with a friend. |
If you already have an interview scheduled at the Arlington Asylum Office, then here are a few tips to help you prepare.
Have all your paperwork ready.
Make sure you check – and double-check – that you have all your required documents. Always make a copy, just in case!
Also, don’t forget that your documents must be translated into English if the original is in Spanish.
Bring an attorney if necessary
It’s generally recommended to bring an attorney or a legal representative. Unfortunately, these will not be provided to you by the US Government, but if you are able to – we highly recommend it.
Practice telling your story in the mirror.
This is a fundamental step in receiving your refugee status. Please make sure to practice telling your story in detail.
We understand that you may need to speak about traumatic experiences. While it may be painful for you to think and speak about these events, it will be necessary to share them with the asylum officer. These will help them better understand whether you qualify for a grant of asylum.
Speak with your interpreter
If you decide to hire a professional Spanish interpreter for your asylum interview, then you’ll need to speak with them beforehand.
At Global YNS, our interpreters are highly trained and fully understand the protocol after 10+ years of experience. Our interpreters will meet with you 30 minutes before the start time of your interview to discuss details and will come fully prepared.
A quality interpreter can make all the difference in your case. By hiring a professional, experienced, and certified interpreter – you’ll be much more likely to leave a positive impact on the officer.
But if you rely on a bad interpreter, you risk having delays, unprofessional behavior, or even getting expelled from the office.
Because even people who speak both languages well may struggle to effectively interpret a formal interview. It takes training and experience to perform this high-level skill perfectly, especially in a crucial moment in your life.
We are a woman-owned, Hispanic-owned translation and interpretation firm based in Washington D.C.
The ZAR office is only 10 minutes away from our location.
Our mission is to remove barriers, build community, and support social justice through professional language services.
✅ Premium-Quality Interpretation
✅ Specialized in Immigration
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Our team at GlobalYNS is sincerely wishing you a smooth application process and a positive result.
If you’d like to hire a professional Spanish interpreter to guide you through the process, please reach out here
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