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Tariq Al-Hassan
USCIS Quality Assured

Tariq Al-Hassan

Middle Eastern Legal & Academic Translator

ATA Member since 2016

Tariq focuses on Academic and Legal records from the Middle East and North Africa. He expertly handles the complexities of right-to-left formatting and the nuanced legal terminology of the region.

LanguagesArabic ↔ English, French ↔ English
Experience11 Years
Processed7,500+
Quality< 0.1% Rejections
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Professional Background

Tariq Al-Hassan brings 11 years of specialized expertise in translating legal and academic documents from across the Middle East and North Africa. With a graduate degree from the American University of Beirut, he is uniquely positioned to handle the region's complex linguistic landscape — where Arabic and French often coexist on the same official document. Tariq has translated over 7,500 documents, including Sharia court marriage contracts, university transcripts from Gulf and Levantine institutions, and Francophone African academic records. His deep understanding of Islamic legal terminology and right-to-left document formatting makes him an essential resource for clients submitting MENA-region documents to U.S. immigration authorities and credential evaluation agencies.

Education

  • MA in Translation, American University of Beirut

Credentials & Quality

  • ATA member since 2016
  • Certified Arabic/French translator
  • Strict adherence to USCIS & academic standards

Areas of Expertise

Key Capabilities

Educational certificatesMarriage contractsSharia law documentsRight-to-left document formattingFrancophone African recordsReligious court rulings

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Frequently Asked Questions

Learn more about working with Tariq

Can you translate Arabic marriage contracts from Sharia courts?
Yes. Sharia court marriage contracts (عقد الزواج) use specialized Islamic legal terminology — including mahr (dowry), wali (guardian), and conditions stipulated under Islamic family law. I translate these with precise legal equivalents so that U.S. courts and USCIS understand the document in full legal context, not just literal translation.
Do you handle documents that are bilingual Arabic and French?
Yes. Many official documents from Lebanon, Morocco, Tunisia, and Algeria are issued in both Arabic and French. I translate both language components and ensure consistency between them. This is common with birth certificates, university transcripts, and civil status documents from Francophone MENA countries.
How do you handle right-to-left Arabic formatting?
Arabic documents read right-to-left and often include calligraphic seals, stamps, and handwritten annotations. I translate all visible text — including marginalia and official stamps — and format the English translation so that each element maps clearly to the original. This allows USCIS officers and evaluators to cross-reference both documents without confusion.
Can you translate academic records from Middle Eastern universities?
Yes. I regularly translate university transcripts, diplomas, and degree certificates from institutions across the Gulf states, Levant, and North Africa. Each country's grading system and degree nomenclature differs — I include contextual notes when needed so credential evaluators like WES and ECE can accurately assess equivalency.
How long does an Arabic document translation take?
Single-page documents like birth or marriage certificates are typically completed within 24 hours. Multi-page academic transcripts or legal proceedings take 2–4 business days. Arabic documents with dense handwriting or complex seals may require additional time. Rush delivery is available.
How much does a certified Arabic translation cost?
Certified translations start at $24.95 per page. Arabic documents are priced at the same rate regardless of script complexity. Every translation includes a signed Certificate of Accuracy, formatting that meets USCIS and WES standards, and unlimited revisions.
"Tariq translated my Lebanese marriage contract and university transcript for my green card application. He understood both the Arabic legal terms and the French annotations perfectly. USCIS accepted everything immediately."
H
Hassan M.
Green Card Applicant

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