An interpreting agency for immigration firms and nonprofits in Sacramento.
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 interpreters across the Sacramento metro and the Sacramento Valley 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 Sacramento
AMS interpreters regularly appear at state and federal venues across the Sacramento, the California state capital, and the broader Sacramento Valley, including:
- Robert T. Matsui United States Courthouse (U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California, Sacramento Division)
- Tani G. Cantil-Sakauye Sacramento County Courthouse
- William R. Ridgeway Family Relations Courthouse
- Carol Miller Justice Center
- B.T. Collins Juvenile Justice Center
Immigration Law interpreting in Sacramento: questions, answered
Does AMS provide immigration interpreters in Sacramento?
Yes. AMS dispatches certified interpreters for immigration matters throughout the Sacramento, the California state capital, and the broader Sacramento Valley, with online requests accepted anytime. AMS dispatches certified interpreters across the Sacramento metro and the Sacramento Valley from its San Francisco office.
Which venues does AMS cover for immigration work in Sacramento?
Assignments regularly cover Robert T. Matsui United States Courthouse (U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California, Sacramento Division); Tani G. Cantil-Sakauye Sacramento County Courthouse; William R. Ridgeway Family Relations Courthouse; and other venues across the Sacramento, the California state capital, and the broader Sacramento Valley.
What languages come up most in immigration matters in Sacramento?
Spanish leads by volume. Beyond Spanish, frequent requests include Vietnamese, Cantonese and Mandarin, Russian, Dari and other Persian varieties, Punjabi, and Tagalog. 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 Sacramento?
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 Sacramento?
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 Sacramento
All AMS languages and services across the Sacramento, the California state capital, and the broader Sacramento Valley.
Document Translation in Sacramento
Certified document translation accepted by USCIS, state and federal court, and U.S. universities. Two-translator review on every project.
Schedule immigration interpreters in Sacramento
Same-day requests welcome across the Sacramento, the California state capital, and the broader Sacramento Valley. Tell us the date, language, and proceeding type, and we will confirm the right certified interpreter for your matter.