PR application: qn about translating documents in Chinese

[zilesis]

Hi I am applying for PR for my wife, who is from China.

Her birth cert and university cert are in Chinese. Can I confirm that we will have to translate these documents?

If need to, I was quoted 300 SGD in total by a website, is that a fair amount?

Thank you!

[zilesis]

Some of the documents have a mix of English and Chinese. Or will it be better if I submit first and let ICA reply me with which documents I have to translate?

[sundaymorningstaple]

How much is it worth if that is the only thing standing in your way of gain the PR you want? Also, do you really want to play-play with the ICA? Why not give them everything translated instead of making that have to come and ask you again. (I know if I were in ICA I wouldn't bother asking a second time because it would look like half-hearted attempt by the applicant the first time additional data was requested. But, you suit yourself.

[Lisafuller]

Agree with sundaymorningstaple. It’s best that you just go ahead and get the documents translated. As far as price goes, I’m not sure if it’s a fair sum you were quoted. Maybe look a little deeper and see what you find. You don’t want to come across as half-hearted or insincere in your application, so do whatever you can to make sure your application is complete.

[zilesis]

ah noted, thanks for the replies