An interpreting agency for immigration firms and nonprofits in San Diego.
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 San Diego-Chula Vista metro and the South Bay border region from its Los Angeles headquarters.
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 San Diego
AMS interpreters regularly appear at state and federal venues across the San Diego-Chula Vista metro and the South Bay border region, including:
- Edward J. Schwartz United States Courthouse (U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California, San Diego)
- San Diego County Superior Court Central Courthouse (San Diego)
- San Diego County Superior Court Hall of Justice (San Diego)
- San Diego County Superior Court North County Regional Center (Vista)
- San Diego County Superior Court South County Regional Center (Chula Vista)
- San Diego County Superior Court East County Regional Center (El Cajon)
Immigration Law interpreting in San Diego: questions, answered
Does AMS provide immigration interpreters in San Diego?
Yes. AMS dispatches certified interpreters for immigration matters throughout the San Diego-Chula Vista metro and the South Bay border region, with online requests accepted anytime. AMS dispatches certified interpreters across the San Diego-Chula Vista metro and the South Bay border region from its Los Angeles headquarters.
Which venues does AMS cover for immigration work in San Diego?
Assignments regularly cover Edward J. Schwartz United States Courthouse (U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California, San Diego); San Diego County Superior Court Central Courthouse (San Diego); San Diego County Superior Court Hall of Justice (San Diego); and other venues across the San Diego-Chula Vista metro and the South Bay border region.
What languages come up most in immigration matters in San Diego?
Spanish leads by volume. Beyond Spanish, frequent requests include Tagalog, Vietnamese, Arabic for the El Cajon Iraqi community, Mandarin and Cantonese around the Convoy District, plus Mixtec and other indigenous Oaxacan languages in North County agriculture. 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 San Diego?
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 San Diego?
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 San Diego
All AMS languages and services across the San Diego-Chula Vista metro and the South Bay border region.
Document Translation in San Diego
Certified document translation accepted by USCIS, state and federal court, and U.S. universities. Two-translator review on every project.
Schedule immigration interpreters in San Diego
Same-day requests welcome across the San Diego-Chula Vista metro and the South Bay border region. Tell us the date, language, and proceeding type, and we will confirm the right certified interpreter for your matter.