Immigration & Official Filings
Certified Translation for USCIS & Immigration
We prepare complete certified translations with signed statements of accuracy, meeting standard requirements for USCIS, NVC, and immigration authorities.
Who this service is for
Individuals, families, and immigration law firms submitting petitions to USCIS, consulates, the National Visa Center (NVC), or immigration courts.
Common documents we cover
- Birth certificates, marriage certificates, death certificates, and divorce decrees
- Passports, national ID cards, and driver's licenses
- Police clearances, background checks, and civil registry records
- Personal affidavits, letters of support, and sworn witness statements
- Asylum filings, employment visa records, and family petition packets
What you receive with your translation
- Complete human Spanish ↔ English translation mirroring original structure
- Signed Certificate of Accuracy from a professional translator
- Translator contact details and signed certification statement
- High-resolution submission-ready PDF (digital upload & print compliant)
- Optional notarization with official notary seal available
What USCIS requires from a translation
The rule is 8 CFR § 103.2(b)(3). Any document in a foreign language submitted to USCIS must come with a full English translation. The translator must certify two things: that the translation is complete and accurate, and that they are competent to translate from that language into English.
"Full" means everything legible on the document: seals, signatures, marginal notes, revenue stamps, and footnotes. A translation that summarizes or skips a seal does not meet the rule, even when the main data is correct.
The rule does not require notarization. The translator's signed certification is what USCIS asks for. Some courts, schools, or consulates do ask for notarization, which is why we offer it as an option.
Certified vs. notarized translation for USCIS: the difference
Price and turnaround
A certified translation costs $29 per standard page of up to 500 words. The notarized version costs $59 per page.
Standard turnaround is 1 to 2 business days for documents of 1 to 3 pages. We review the document and confirm the price and delivery date before you pay.
Which documents to translate for your form
Each form calls for different documents. In a family petition (I-130), they depend on the relative: for a spouse, the marriage certificate and any prior divorce decrees; for a child, parent or sibling, the birth certificates that show the relationship. Adjustment of status (I-485) adds police and criminal record certificates. Naturalization (N-400) adds records of changes in marital status and name.
If a document is in Spanish and you are filing it with USCIS, it needs a full English translation with the translator's certification. That includes marginal notes and the stamps on the back.
How it works
First, get your price with the online quote tool. Then send us a clear photo or scan of every page, including the back if it has seals or notes.
You receive a PDF with the translation and the signed certificate of accuracy. You can upload that PDF as is to your USCIS online account, or print it for a paper filing.
Guides by country and document
- ColombiaColombian birth certificate (registro civil) for USCIS
- ColombiaColombian police certificate (antecedentes) for USCIS
- CubaCuban birth certificate for the Cuban Adjustment Act
- CubaCuban Marriage Certificate for USCIS Filings
- EcuadorEcuador birth certificate for USCIS: which one to get
- EcuadorEcuador criminal record certificate for USCIS (free)
- El SalvadorEl Salvador birth certificate for USCIS: how to get it
- GuatemalaGuatemala birth certificate (RENAP) for USCIS
- HondurasHonduras birth certificate (RNP) for USCIS: copia de folio
- Internacional / LatinoaméricaTranslating a foreign divorce decree for USCIS
- Internacional / LatinoaméricaTranslating a marriage certificate for USCIS without surprises
- Internacional / LatinoaméricaTranslating foreign police clearance records for USCIS
- Internacional / LatinoaméricaWhat an officer looks for in a translated birth record
- MéxicoMexican birth certificate for USCIS, format by format
- MéxicoMexico Non-Criminal Record Guide for USCIS
- PerúPeru police record certificate for U.S. immigration
- PerúRENIEC Peru birth certificate for USCIS: how to get it
- República DominicanaDominican acta inextensa: what it is and what it is for
- República DominicanaDominican divorce certificate (inextensa) for USCIS
- República DominicanaDominican marriage certificate (inextensa) for USCIS
- VenezuelaVenezuela police clearance (MPPRIJP) for USCIS
- VenezuelaVenezuelan birth certificate for USCIS: which one works
- VenezuelaVenezuelan divorce decree for USCIS: decree + finality
Frequently asked questions
Does USCIS require the translation to be notarized?
No. 8 CFR § 103.2(b)(3) requires a full English translation and the translator's signed certification. Notarization is optional and only needed if another agency asks for it.
Do I need to send the original document?
No. We work from a clear photo or scan. What matters is that seals, signatures, and marginal notes are legible.
How much does a certified translation for USCIS cost?
$29 per standard page of up to 500 words. A one-page birth certificate costs $29. We confirm the price before you pay.
How long does the translation take?
1 to 2 business days for documents of 1 to 3 pages. For longer documents, we give you the delivery date before you pay.
Can I upload the translation to my USCIS online account?
Yes. You receive a PDF with the translation and the signed certificate of accuracy, ready to upload as is to your USCIS account or print for a paper filing.
Do you translate documents from any Spanish-speaking country?
Yes, we translate Spanish documents from any country into English. We also have country-by-country guides for the most common records, such as birth certificates from Mexico, the Dominican Republic, Cuba, Colombia, and Venezuela.
What if USCIS sends a Request for Evidence (RFE) about the translation?
Send us the RFE text. If USCIS, a court, or the receiving agency flags a translation or formatting error on our part, we fix it for free, as a priority.
We follow the certified translation requirements of USCIS and government agencies. Final acceptance and decisions rest solely with the receiving government authority.
Official source and related guide
Read the translation requirement in 8 CFR § 103.2(b)(3) on eCFR and our guide to certified birth certificate translation for USCIS.