USCIS Certified Translation
Any document you need translated and certified for your USCIS application. 100% acceptance guarantee.
4.9/5 Star Rating
What Is a Professional Uscis Certified Translation?
A USCIS-certified translation is a complete English translation of a foreign-language document accompanied by a signed statement from the translator confirming that the translation is complete and accurate, and that the translator is qualified to translate into English. USCIS does not certify translations or accredit translators; therefore, this term simply refers to a translation that complies with 8 CFR 103.2(b)(3).
Rapid Translate provides USCIS-certified translations from over 80 languages within 24 hours, starting at $27.99 per page, with a 100% guarantee of USCIS acceptance.
What's Included in a USCIS Certified Translation
Certified translation services with a 100% USCIS acceptance guarantee. A standard, non-certified translation is not legally valid and may be used only for personal purposes.
Manual English translation from 80+ languages by a professional translator
Original layout is preserved and replicated
Verbatim translation of official documents per USCIS requirements
Delivered with signed statement of accuracy and completeness
Stamps, seals, signatures, notes in original document
Uscis Certified or Standard: Which One Do You Need?
Both types of translations are reliable when you choose a reputable translation agency, like Rapid Translate. But they serve different purposes.
USCIS Certified Translation
- What you get: A certified accurate translation with a stamp of Certification Accuracy and that meets USCIS translation standards.
- When to choose it: When applying to the USCIS or other official bodies that require a certified translation.
- Accepted by USCIS, UKVI, universities, courts, and most government agencies.
- Turnaround and price from 24 hours, starts at $27.99 per page
Standard Translation
- What you get: An accurate document translation that preserves meaning and tone performed by a qualified professional.
- When to choose it: When you need a translation for general purposes or personal use.
- Accepted by Schools, businesses, and online communities.
- Turnaround and price from 24 hours, starts at $0.11 per word
USCIS Document
Translation Pricing
Although it’s expensive to apply for immigration, this will never be the case with Rapid Translate’s USCIS document translation services. We keep our rates affordable, making getting accurate translations for all the documents you need to submit easier.
Our USCIS-certified translation services start at $27.99 per page, and you’ll get a certified translation that will make your documents valid.
- 100% USCIS Acceptance Guarantee
- USCIS Documents Translated Within 24 Hours
- Certified by a Professional Translator
USCIS Certified Translation Services FAQ
- Minor or major inaccuracies in the translation
- Absence of a signed and stamped certificate from a certified translator
- Inaccurate formatting that makes the documents look inauthentic
- An incomplete translation, i.e., there are sections in the document in the foreign language
Need a USCIS Certified Translation?
Guaranteed: USCIS acceptance ᐧ 24-hour turnaround · From $27.99 per page
Certified translators proficient in 80+ languages
24-hour delivery, or 12 with Rapid Priority
100% USCIS acceptance guarantee, or your money back
Certification stamp and signed statement of accuracy
GlobalSign secure, confidential financial document handling
Rated 4.9/5 by verified customers
Documents That Need Certified Translation, by USCIS Form
The same translation rule applies to all USCIS forms, but different documents are required for each one. Here’s what typically requires a certified translation:
| Form | What it's for | Documents that commonly need translation | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| I-130 | Petition for a relative to immigrate | Marriage certificate, birth certificates, divorce decrees and death certificates ending prior marriages, adoption records, foreign-language evidence of a bona fide marriage | Translations are needed for both the petitioner's and the beneficiary's documents |
| I-485 | Green card through adjustment of status | Birth certificate, marriage certificate, divorce decrees, foreign police and court records | A birth certificate is required initial evidence; a missing translation typically triggers an RFE |
| I-751 | Removing conditions on a 2-year green card | Joint bank statements, leases or mortgages, children's birth certificates; divorce decree for waiver filings | Joint evidence from abroad, such as home-country bank or lease records, needs translation too |
| N-400 | Naturalization | Marriage certificate (for the 3-year marriage path), divorce decrees, name-change orders, foreign police and court records | Bring copies of your translations to the interview |
| K-1 (I-129F) | Fiancé(e) visa | Proof of meeting in person, divorce decrees or death certificates ending prior marriages, foreign-language letters and messages; birth certificate and police certificates for the consular interview | The I-129F follows USCIS rules. At the consulate, documents in English or the country's official language don't need translation. After arrival and marriage, the I-485 requires translations again |
USCIS Certified Translation Requirements
USCIS sets one rule for all translations, in 8 CFR 103.2(b)(3):
"Any document containing foreign language submitted to USCIS shall be accompanied by a full English language translation which the translator has certified as complete and accurate, and by the translator's certification that he or she is competent to translate from the foreign language into English."
What USCIS Requires
- A full English translation of the entire document, including stamps, seals, handwritten notes, and marginal annotations
- The translator's signed statement that the translation is complete and accurate
- The translator's signed statement that they are competent to translate from the source language into English
Good practice is to include the translator's name, signature, date, and contact details, and to submit a copy of the original document with the translation.
What USCIS Does Not Require
- A "USCIS-approved" or "USCIS-certified" translator. USCIS doesn't license, approve, or list translators
- Notarization
- ATA certification or any other translator credential
- A stamp or seal
- A translator based in the U.S.
Every Rapid Translate certificate covers all three requirements and includes the translator's name, signature, date, and our contact details.
Our customer support team is experienced in supporting your translation needs.
Contact Us
Senior Account Manager