WRITTEN TRANSLATIONS
Providing Certified English Translations of Your Foreign Documents
If you have included any foreign language documents with your United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) application or petition, USCIS requires you to translate the document into English. These written translations also require a certification by the person who is translating the document.
In recent years, USCIS has become increasingly strict about ensuring that their translation requirements are followed. To avoid any delays in processing your petition or application, you must fully comply with USCIS’s translation requirements. The best practice is to use a professional translation service familiar with formatting and expectations from USCIS. Plus, there is no conflict of interest when you use a third party.
Failing to submit a translation at the time of the filing will likely result in rejection or request for Evidence, creating a delay.
Common Documents That Require Written Translations Include:
- Birth certificates
- Death certificates
- Marriage and divorce certificates
- Academic transcripts
- ANY document not in English