You need a full certified English translation for USCIS and a professional English translation for a Montreal immigrant-visa interview, but U.S. federal hospital rules do not mandate one named medical-translation certificate.

(b)(3)

Any document containing foreign language submitted to USCIS shall be accompanied by a full English language translation which the translator has certified as complete and accurate, and by the translator's certification that he or she is competent to translate from the foreign language into English.

Step 4, Interview Guidelines

Any documents that are not in English must have professional English translations. Bring the originals of all required documents, and one photocopy of each.

Translations

Please note that all documents not written in English, or in the official language of the country from which you are applying, must be accompanied by certified translations. The translation must include a statement signed by the translator stating that: The translation is accurate, and The translator is competent to translate.

Additional Documentation May Be Required; Entering the United States

Additional documents may be requested to establish if you are qualified. For example, additional requested documents may include evidence of: The purpose of your trip, Your intent to depart the United States after your trip, and/or Your ability to pay all costs of the trip. A visa allows a foreign citizen to travel to a U.S. port-of-entry (generally an airport) and request permission to enter the United States. A visa does not guarantee entry into the United States. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officials at the port-of-entry have authority to permit or deny admission to the United States.

(a)

Except as otherwise provided in this part, this part shall apply to: (1) Every health program or activity, any part of which receives Federal financial assistance, directly or indirectly, from the Department; (2) Every health program or activity administered by the Department; and (3) Every health program or activity administered by a title I entity.

(a)–(e)

A covered entity must take reasonable steps to provide meaningful access to each individual with limited English proficiency (including companions with limited English proficiency) eligible to be served or likely to be directly affected by its health programs and activities. Language assistance services required under paragraph (a) of this section must be provided free of charge, be accurate and timely, and protect the privacy and the independent decision-making ability of the individual with limited English proficiency. When translation services are required under this part, a covered entity must utilize the services of a qualified translator in its health programs and activities. If a covered entity uses machine translation when the underlying text is critical to the rights, benefits, or meaningful access of an individual with limited English proficiency, when accuracy is essential, or when the source documents or materials contain complex, non-literal or technical language, the translation must be reviewed by a qualified human translator.

Definition of “Qualified translator”

Qualified translator means a translator who: (1) Has demonstrated proficiency in writing and understanding both written English and at least one other written non-English language; (2) Is able to translate effectively, accurately, and impartially to and from such language(s) and English, using any necessary specialized vocabulary or terms without changes, omissions, or additions and while preserving the tone, sentiment, and emotional level of the original written statement; and (3) Adheres to generally accepted translator ethics principles, including client confidentiality.