Immigration Translations Accepted by Every USCIS Office

Under 8 CFR 103.2(b)(3), USCIS requires that any foreign language document submitted with an immigration application must be accompanied by a full English translation. The translation must include a signed certification from the translator stating that: (1) the translation is complete and accurate, (2) the translator is competent to translate from the foreign language into English. Our Certificate of Accuracy meets all of these requirements.

Yes. We have a 100% acceptance rate across all USCIS field offices, service centers, and application support centers. Our translations comply with 8 CFR 103.2(b)(3) and include a properly formatted Certificate of Accuracy. If your translation is ever not accepted, we will revise it at no cost or issue a full refund.

The specific documents depend on your case type. Common documents include: birth certificates (for you, your spouse, and children), marriage certificates, divorce decrees, police clearances, academic records, employment letters, military discharge records, medical exam results, and adoption decrees. Any document in a foreign language that you submit to USCIS must be accompanied by a certified English translation.

No. USCIS explicitly does not require notarization — this is one of the most common misconceptions in immigration translation. A certified translation with a signed Certificate of Accuracy is sufficient. Notarization is sometimes required by other agencies (such as foreign embassies), and we offer it as an optional add-on for $24.99 per document.

USCIS does not explicitly prohibit self-translation, but strongly advises against it. The translator must certify that they are competent to translate from the foreign language into English, and self-translated documents are more likely to receive a Request for Evidence (RFE). Using a professional translator eliminates this risk and ensures your documents are accepted the first time.

Standard delivery is 24 hours. Expedited delivery is 12 hours, and same-day rush is available for urgent USCIS deadlines, interview preparation, or RFE responses. Most single-page documents like birth certificates are completed well within the standard timeframe.

If you received a Request for Evidence (RFE) from USCIS regarding a translation (whether ours or from another provider), we can help. We will review the RFE, translate or re-translate the documents to address the specific concerns raised, and provide a properly formatted Certificate of Accuracy. Rush delivery is available for RFE deadlines.

Nearly all USCIS forms may require translated supporting documents. The most common include: I-130 (family petitions), I-485 (adjustment of status / green card), N-400 (naturalization / citizenship), I-129 (work visas including H-1B), I-140 (immigrant worker petitions), I-589 (asylum applications), and I-751 (removal of conditions on green card).

Yes. Bring certified English translations of all foreign-language documents to your USCIS interview. Officers may ask to see the originals alongside the translations. Having professionally certified translations ready prevents delays and demonstrates that your application is properly prepared.

Yes. We handle translations for I-589 asylum applications, including personal statements, country condition reports, identity documents, and supporting evidence. Our translators understand the sensitivity of asylum cases and ensure that translations are accurate, complete, and formatted to meet USCIS standards.

Yes. K-1 visa applications commonly require certified translations of birth certificates, police clearances, divorce decrees, and evidence of the relationship. We translate all document types needed for K-1 petitions and can handle multiple languages within the same order if your documents are in different languages.

A certified translation includes a signed Certificate of Accuracy from the translator — this is what USCIS requires. A notarized translation adds a notary public's seal verifying the translator's identity. USCIS does not require notarization, but some embassies and consulates do. Notarization is available as an add-on for $24.99 per document.