An interpreting agency for immigration firms and nonprofits in San Jose.
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 and translators across San Jose and the Silicon 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 San Jose
AMS interpreters regularly appear at state and federal venues across the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara metro and the wider Silicon Valley, including:
- Robert F. Peckham Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse, U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, San Jose Division (280 South First Street, San Jose)
- Santa Clara County Superior Court, Downtown Superior Courthouse (191 N. First Street, San Jose)
- Santa Clara County Superior Court, Hall of Justice (190 W. Hedding Street, San Jose)
- Santa Clara County Superior Court, Family Justice Center Courthouse (201 N. First Street, San Jose)
- Santa Clara County Superior Court, Palo Alto Courthouse
- Santa Clara County Superior Court, South County (Morgan Hill) Courthouse
Immigration Law interpreting in San Jose: questions, answered
Does AMS provide immigration interpreters in San Jose?
Yes. AMS dispatches certified interpreters for immigration matters throughout the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara metro and the wider Silicon Valley, with online requests accepted anytime. AMS dispatches certified interpreters and translators across San Jose and the Silicon Valley from its San Francisco office.
Which venues does AMS cover for immigration work in San Jose?
Assignments regularly cover Robert F. Peckham Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse, U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, San Jose Division (280 South First Street, San Jose); Santa Clara County Superior Court, Downtown Superior Courthouse (191 N. First Street, San Jose); Santa Clara County Superior Court, Hall of Justice (190 W. Hedding Street, San Jose); and other venues across the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara metro and the wider Silicon Valley.
What languages come up most in immigration matters in San Jose?
Spanish leads by volume. Beyond Spanish, frequent requests include Vietnamese, Mandarin Chinese, Tagalog, the Indian languages of Punjabi and Hindi, and Korean. 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 Jose?
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 Jose?
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 Jose
All AMS languages and services across the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara metro and the wider Silicon Valley.
Document Translation in San Jose
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 Jose
Same-day requests welcome across the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara metro and the wider Silicon Valley. Tell us the date, language, and proceeding type, and we will confirm the right certified interpreter for your matter.