An interpreting agency for immigration firms and nonprofits in Oakland.
AMS covers USCIS interviews, EOIR hearings, and declaration work in every common language plus the indigenous Mesoamerican languages that surface in asylum practice, with USCIS-acceptable certified translation on the document side.
AMS dispatches certified court and medical interpreters across Oakland and the East Bay from its San Francisco office.
AMS at a glance
- Track record
- Founded 1999; 3,000+ clients served
- Offices
- Los Angeles (HQ), San Francisco, Las Vegas
- Coverage
- Nationwide across the United States, with local dispatch throughout California and Nevada
- Languages
- 200+, including rare and indigenous languages
- Court credentials
- California Court Interpreter Program; FCICE (federal Spanish)
- Medical credentials
- CCHI and NBCMI credentialed interpreters
- Sign language
- RID-certified ASL; Mexican Sign Language; CDI available
- Translation QA
- Independent second-linguist review on every translation before delivery
- Scheduling
- Online requests anytime; same-day and after-hours service; same-business-day quotes
- Remote platforms
- Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Webex, GoToMeeting, Doxy.me
- Compliance
- HIPAA-aware practice; Title VI and Section 1557 support; ADA Titles II and III
- Conflict policy
- Conflict logs maintained; no interpreter on both sides of an active matter
What we cover for immigration firms and nonprofits
- Affirmative asylum interviews and USCIS Field Office interviews
- EOIR Immigration Court master calendar and individual hearings
- Client declarations and country-condition evidence preparation
- Certified translation for USCIS filings under 8 CFR 103.2(b)(3)
- Rare and indigenous language coverage, including Mixteco, Zapoteco, Triqui, Mam, and K'iche'
- Attorney-client interviews and detained client visits
Standards we work under
- 8 CFR section 103.2(b)(3) (certified English translation requirement)
- EOIR interpreter practice in removal proceedings
Courts and venues we cover in Oakland
AMS interpreters regularly appear at state and federal venues across the Oakland and the East Bay across Alameda County, including:
- Ronald V. Dellums Federal Building and United States Courthouse (U.S. District Court, Northern District of California, Oakland Division)
- René C. Davidson Courthouse
- Wiley W. Manuel Courthouse
- Alameda County Administration Building (Oakland)
Immigration Law interpreting in Oakland: questions, answered
Does AMS provide immigration interpreters in Oakland?
Yes. AMS dispatches certified interpreters for immigration matters throughout the Oakland and the East Bay across Alameda County, with online requests accepted anytime. AMS dispatches certified court and medical interpreters across Oakland and the East Bay from its San Francisco office.
Which venues does AMS cover for immigration work in Oakland?
Assignments regularly cover Ronald V. Dellums Federal Building and United States Courthouse (U.S. District Court, Northern District of California, Oakland Division); René C. Davidson Courthouse; Wiley W. Manuel Courthouse; and other venues across the Oakland and the East Bay across Alameda County.
What languages come up most in immigration matters in Oakland?
Spanish leads by volume. Beyond Spanish, frequent requests include Cantonese, Mandarin, and Vietnamese through Oakland Chinatown and Eastlake, the Yemeni Arabic community, and Mam and other indigenous Mayan and Oaxacan languages in Fruitvale and East Oakland. AMS covers 200+ languages on request, including rare and indigenous languages.
What does USCIS require for a certified translation?
Under 8 CFR 103.2(b)(3), any foreign-language document submitted to USCIS must be accompanied by a full English translation that the translator certifies as complete and accurate, along with the translator's certification of competence. Notarization is not required by the regulation. AMS provides certificates of accuracy with every immigration translation, and every project is reviewed by a second native-level linguist before delivery.
How quickly can AMS confirm an interpreter for a immigration matter in Oakland?
Availability depends on language, venue, and timing. Online requests are accepted anytime, same-day and after-hours coverage is part of the standard offering, and quotes turn around the same business day. Call (800) 919-2029 to confirm availability for your date.
Can AMS handle remote immigration assignments in Oakland?
Yes. AMS interprets remote depositions, telehealth visits, and video proceedings on Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Webex, GoToMeeting, and Doxy.me. Same-day video remote interpreting is available when on-site is not practical.
Related AMS pages
Immigration Law overview
USCIS interviews, EOIR hearings, declarations, and certified translation for immigration firms and nonprofits.
Interpreters and translation in Oakland
All AMS languages and services across the Oakland and the East Bay across Alameda County.
Document Translation in Oakland
Certified document translation accepted by USCIS, state and federal court, and U.S. universities. Two-translator review on every project.
Schedule immigration interpreters in Oakland
Same-day requests welcome across the Oakland and the East Bay across Alameda County. Tell us the date, language, and proceeding type, and we will confirm the right certified interpreter for your matter.