USCIS Policy: According to USCIS policy, any foreign-language document submitted must be accompanied by a certified English translation (8 CFR 103.2(b)(3)).
Family-Based Immigration: Marriage certificates are required for spousal visa petitions among the USCIS processes over 8 million immigration applications annually processed annually (USCIS Data).
Vital Records Standards: Marriage certificate translations must meet CDC vital statistics requirements and USCIS acceptance criteria.
Professional Certification: The American Translators Association sets professional standards for certified translations in the United States for immigration document translation.