USCIS requires a certified English translation of every foreign language document submitted with your application. Whether you are filing for a green card, citizenship, visa, or asylum, every document not in English needs a certified translation.
Any foreign language document submitted with a USCIS application must include a certified English translation. These are the most commonly required documents.
Required for nearly every immigration application. Proof of identity, age, and parentage for green cards, visas, and citizenship filings.
Essential for spousal visa petitions, adjustment of status, and any filing that requires proof of a valid marriage.
Required when a prior marriage must be documented. Needed for remarriage petitions and applications involving marital history.
Passport bio pages translated for identity verification, visa applications, and adjustment of status filings.
Diplomas, transcripts, and degree certificates needed for work visas, credential evaluations, and student visa applications.
Financial documents for affidavits of support, proof of funds, and any filing where financial evidence is required.
Foreign police clearance certificates and criminal record checks required for many visa categories and adjustment of status.
International adoption decrees and court orders translated for immigration petitions and legal finalization in the United States.
Foreign military service records and discharge papers for applications where military history is relevant or required.
Vaccination records, medical exam results, and health documents required for certain visa categories and waivers.
USCIS has specific rules about how foreign language documents must be translated before submission. Understanding these requirements prevents delays, Requests for Evidence (RFEs), and potential application denials.
Every one of these applications may require certified translations of foreign language supporting documents. If it is not in English, it needs a translation.
Family-based and employment-based green card petitions require translated birth certificates, marriage certificates, financial documents, and any other supporting evidence not in English.
Naturalization applications require translations of any foreign language documents used to establish identity, residency, and eligibility for U.S. citizenship.
Fiance visa petitions require proof of a genuine relationship. Translated birth certificates, divorce decrees from prior marriages, and correspondence evidence are commonly needed.
Employment-based visa applications frequently require translated academic credentials, professional licenses, employment letters, and other qualifying documents.
Student visa applicants need translated transcripts, diplomas, financial sponsorship letters, and bank statements to demonstrate academic qualifications and financial support.
Asylum seekers must provide translated evidence supporting their claim, including police reports, medical records, identity documents, and country condition evidence.
DACA renewal applications may require translated identity documents, school records, and any foreign language evidence submitted to demonstrate continuous presence.
Temporary Protected Status applications require translated identity documents, proof of nationality, and any other supporting evidence not originally in English.
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Yes. USCIS accepts both digital and printed certified translations. There is no requirement for translations to be on special paper or delivered as a hard copy. You can submit a digital certified translation with your application, whether filing online or by mail. The key requirement is that the translation includes a signed certificate of accuracy from the translator.
While USCIS technically allows any competent individual to provide a certified translation, having a family member translate your documents is not recommended. USCIS officers may view translations by family members as biased, which can lead to a Request for Evidence (RFE) or delays in processing your application. A professional third-party translation from a certified translator eliminates this risk entirely and costs only $24.95 per page.
If your document contains text in multiple languages, all non-English text must be translated. This is common with documents from countries that use multiple official languages. The translator will handle every language present on the document and include all translations in the final certified translation package. Upload the document as-is and Rush Translate will identify and translate all languages present.
Include the certified English translation directly behind the original foreign language document in your application packet. USCIS requires both the original document (or a copy) and the certified translation submitted together. The certificate of accuracy should be attached to the translation. If you are filing online, upload both the original and the translation as part of the same evidence submission.
Certified translations are $24.95 per page through Rush Translate, with a page defined as 250 words or less. Most single-page documents like birth certificates and marriage certificates cost $24.95 total. Multi-page documents like transcripts or financial statements are priced per page. You can upload all your documents at once and receive a total quote before paying. Notarization is available for an additional $19.95 per document if needed.
Any USCIS form that requires supporting documentation will need translations for non-English documents. The most common forms include: I-130 (Petition for Alien Relative), I-485 (Adjustment of Status), N-400 (Application for Naturalization), I-129F (Petition for Alien Fiance), I-589 (Application for Asylum), I-765 (Employment Authorization), I-90 (Renewal of Green Card), and I-751 (Removal of Conditions on Residence). The rule is simple: if the document is not in English and it is part of your filing, it needs a certified translation.
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