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What comes with your USCIS translation?
CertTranslate prepares the complete English translation and signed certification together. Explore the sample to see the details.
Inside every order
Your filing-ready translation package
Included in the physical-page price.
- Complete English translation
Every field, stamp, seal and visible annotation.
- Signed Certificate of Translation Accuracy
On letterhead, with translator credentials and contact details.
- Names and dates checked across your packet
Share passport spellings and any earlier translations.
- Certified PDFs and free translation corrections
Print or upload as your filing instructions require.
See the translation and its certification
Explore both pages. The numbered details show what to look for.
- 1Accuracy and competence. The statement certifies a complete, accurate translation by a competent professional.
- 2Signed and dated. The signature and date identify who certified the translation.
- 3Company seal. The certification is on CertTranslate letterhead with its seal.
Start with what you have
Which documents can we translate for USCIS?
Select your document to start an order with its type already chosen. Each guide explains the record in more detail.
Marriage certificate
Translate documentTranslation guideDivorce documents
Translate documentTranslation guidePassport / ID
Translate documentTranslation guideDiploma / degree
Translate documentTranslation guideAcademic transcripts
Translate documentTranslation guideBank statements
Translate documentTranslation guidePolice certificate
Translate documentTranslation guideHave several documents? Upload them together. We check name spellings, dates and document numbers across the order.
Upload my packetWhat should I check before uploading?
- Include the whole page. Keep all corners, seals and margins visible.
- Include the reverse side if it has text, a stamp or an annotation.
- Share the English spelling of names from your passport or earlier filings.
- Add your deadline and any specific instructions from your attorney.
Have a blurry scan or an unusual document? Ask our team before ordering.
Documents we have handled
Real translation work for USCIS filings
Family birth records, passport spellings on a marriage certificate, and an employer’s stamp. Each anonymized case shows the source issue and the translation decision.
Jul 2026Multi-Document SetsMexicoMatching Terms Across a Family's Two Birth Certificates
Two members of one family filed their Mexican birth certificates (actas de nacimiento) in the same USCIS packet. The certificates came from different states — Veracruz and the State of Mexico — so they cited different civil-code articles and different registry authorities. We translated both against one shared glossary, so every common civil-registry label reads identically across the two documents while each certificate keeps its own legal citations. Both were delivered as a consistent set.
Handled by Natalia Vega, Senior Certified Translation ReviewerUSCIS family-based filing (supporting records)Read case →
Jul 2026Transliteration & RomanizationUkraineWhen a Ukrainian Marriage Certificate Evidences an N-400 Name Change
A Ukrainian marriage certificate from Odesa was translated in 2026 to evidence a wife's surname change on her N-400 filing. Both spouses had taken the husband's surname, and the wife had been using it on her US documents for years. The translator deferred to the bearers' Ukrainian passport spellings for every Latin-script name, rendered patronymics under BGN/PCGN Ukrainian, and documented the convention in a Translator's Notes block. The translation was delivered without an RFE on the name change.
Handled by Elena Sokolova, Certified Legal & Official Documents TranslatorUSCIS N-400 naturalization filingRead case →
Jun 2026Stamp & Seal Translation CompletenessFranceWhen a Foreign Stamp on an Employer Letter Must Be Fully Translated
A French hospital sent an employer attestation to USCIS for a physician's immigration filing. The signature page carried an institutional stamp written entirely in French, overlapping the handwritten signature. Because every text element of a foreign document — including stamps — must be fully translated for USCIS, we rendered every line inside the stamp into English: institution name, signatory's title, and phone number. The certified translation was delivered with no source-language text remaining.
Handled by Sarah Jenkins, Academic Credential Translation SpecialistUSCISRead case →
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Count pages, not words
How much does USCIS translation cost?
Certified translation for USCIS costs $24.95 per physical page. A dense page stays one page. Certification and standard delivery are included.
| Physical source pages | Certified translation |
|---|---|
| 1 page | $24.95 |
| 2 pages | $49.90 |
| 3 pages | $74.85 |
| 5 pages | $124.75 |
A page is one physical page of the source document. Count each side with content. The translation certificate does not add a billable page.
Optional extras, priced separately
- Rush · about 12 hours
- +$12/page
- Super Rush · about 6 hours
- +$24/page
- Notarization
- +$19.95/order
- Mailed hard copy
- +$20/order
The general USCIS translation rule does not require notarization. Select it if another receiving authority or your attorney asks for it. Rush timing is confirmed after file review.
How do I get my USCIS documents translated?
Upload your source documents, receive the full English translation and signed certification, then include them as your filing instructions require.
- Step 1 of 3
Upload your documents
Send clear photos, scans or PDFs. Include pages with stamps, notes or text on the back. Add passport spellings and your deadline.
- Step 2 of 3
We translate and certify
A professional translator prepares the English translation and signed certification. The packet is checked for complete pages, names, dates and visible annotations.
- Step 3 of 3
Receive your certified PDFs
Download the English translations and signed certificates. Most 1–3 page orders arrive within 24 hours. Follow your form instructions when assembling your filing.
Encrypted uploads. Source files are automatically deleted 30 days after delivery.
A written remedy
Accepted — or your money back.
If USCIS raises a translation-related issue, send us the RFE or rejection letter. We revise free. If the translation is still rejected, we refund the translation cost in full.
The guarantee covers translation issues. It excludes underlying-document problems, illegibility we flagged and consequential costs such as filing fees. USCIS makes the final decision on your application.
Read the full acceptance guarantee
Who checks your packet
Natalia Vega
Senior Certified Translation Reviewer
Runs the final review on USCIS-bound packets: every name, date, and registry number gets checked against the other documents in the filing before anything ships. Most of her queue is Latin American civil-registry work — actas de nacimiento, marriage records, divorce decrees.
Meet NataliaQuestions about a scan, a name spelling or a deadline? Contact our team. Support: Mon-Sun, 8am-10pm ET.
The rule behind the certification
What translation does USCIS accept?
USCIS requires a full English translation of any submitted document containing foreign-language text. The translator certifies that it is complete and accurate and that they are competent to translate into English.
Check your translated document package
- 1A complete English translation of every part of the document, including stamps and seals.
- 2The translator’s signed certification that the translation is complete and accurate.
- 3The translator’s attestation that they are competent to translate.
- 4The translator’s name, signature, date, and contact information.
The regulation specifies full translation, accuracy, completeness and translator competence. Our certificate also records signer details so the certification is identifiable.
Read 8 CFR 103.2(b)(3) on eCFRTranslation rule verified .
Certified translation is the key requirement
A certified translation is a complete English translation accompanied by the translator's signed statement that the translation is complete and accurate and that the translator is competent to translate.
Notarization and apostille serve different purposes. Neither replaces the full English translation or its certification.
Check your actual filing instructions
Which source documents you submit depends on the form and your circumstances. The examples on this page describe translation work; they are not a complete filing checklist.
Find the guide for your packet
Translation guidance by USCIS form
The translation standard stays the same across filings. These guides cover common supporting documents for specific forms.
Form I-130
Family petition
Birth, marriage and divorce records; relationship evidence in another language.
View translation guide Form I-485Adjustment of status
Civil records and supporting evidence submitted with a green card application.
View translation guide Form N-400Naturalization
Name-change, marriage, divorce and other records requested for citizenship.
View translation guide65+ languages, one page rate
Find your language and document
We translate into English for USCIS, including packets with several source languages. Browse the language-specific guide or start an order with your language already selected.
Spanish → EnglishPortuguese → EnglishChinese → EnglishFrench → EnglishRussian → EnglishUkrainian → EnglishArabic → EnglishKorean → English
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Questions about USCIS certified translation
What are the USCIS translation requirements?
USCIS requires a full English translation of any submitted document containing foreign-language text. The translator certifies that it is complete and accurate and that they are competent to translate into English. This is the translation rule in 8 CFR 103.2(b)(3). Our delivery includes a signed Certificate of Translation Accuracy with translator details.
How much does certified translation for USCIS cost?
CertTranslate charges $24.95 per physical page for USCIS certified translation, with no word cap. The price includes the English translation, signed certification, standard delivery and translation-related corrections. Optional rush delivery, notarization and mailed copies cost extra.
How long does USCIS document translation take?
Most 1–3 page orders are delivered within 24 hours, included in the price. Larger packets or hard-to-read documents may take longer. Rush and Super Rush options are available; timing is confirmed after we review your files.
Will my certified translation be accepted by USCIS?
Our USCIS certified translations are prepared to meet the published translation requirements. USCIS makes the final filing decision. For a translation-related rejection, send the RFE or rejection letter: we revise free, then refund the translation cost in full if it is still rejected. See our guarantee for conditions and exclusions.
Does USCIS require notarized translation?
The USCIS translation rule requires certification of accuracy, completeness and translator competence; it does not require notarization. Certification attests to translation accuracy. Notarization verifies the identity of the signer. Add notarization only if your attorney or another receiving authority requests it.
Can I translate my own documents for USCIS?
The general rule in 8 CFR 103.2(b)(3) does not specify a third-party translation company. It requires a full translation and certification of accuracy and competence. Check your form instructions and any case-specific guidance before self-translating; an independent professional can help with certification, names and stamps.
Does USCIS have an approved translator list?
8 CFR 103.2(b)(3) does not require a translator from a USCIS-approved list. It requires the translator to certify the translation as complete and accurate and certify their competence. CertTranslate is an independent translation provider, with no USCIS affiliation or endorsement.
Can I upload phone photos instead of original documents?
Yes. We can translate from clear phone photos, scans or PDFs. Include the entire page, margins and any reverse side with text or stamps. This describes our translation intake; follow your USCIS form instructions for the documents you submit with your filing.
Do bilingual documents, stamps and handwritten notes need translation?
Foreign-language text still needs a full English translation when it appears on a document submitted to USCIS. English labels alone may leave entries, stamps or annotations untranslated. Include all pages so we can check the remaining text and flag any unreadable details.
Can one order include several documents or languages?
Yes. Upload your USCIS packet in one order, including documents in different languages. Provide passport spellings and any prior translations to help us check names, dates and document numbers across the packet. Each physical source page uses the same certified translation rate.
Do I need an apostille for my USCIS translation?
The general USCIS translation rule does not require an apostille. An apostille authenticates a signature or seal for use in another country; it does not replace translation certification. Check separate requirements if you plan to use the same documents with a foreign authority.
What if I already received an RFE about a translation?
Upload the source document, the previous translation and the translation-related part of the RFE. We can review the translation issue and quote a correction or replacement. If we prepared the translation, contact support so the free-revision and refund policy can be applied.
Get your USCIS translation packet ready.
Upload your documents. We return the complete English translations and signed certifications. From $24.95 per physical page, with no word cap.
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CertTranslate provides certified translation services. We do not provide legal advice, immigration consulting, or representation. Consult an immigration attorney for legal guidance. CertTranslate is not affiliated with USCIS.
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