Naturalization & Citizenship Translation

Applying for U.S. citizenship? Any foreign-language documents in your immigration file need certified English translation. We handle the translation step so you can focus on your N-400 application. Eligible standard documents are delivered within 24 hours of order confirmation on business days, or that document is free.

Naturalization & Citizenship Translation — $19.99 Per Page

Translation for the Final Step — U.S. Citizenship

After years of permanent residency, you’re ready to become a U.S. citizen. The N-400 Application for Naturalization is the last major immigration filing you’ll ever make. Don’t let a translation issue delay it.

USCIS requires certified English translations of any foreign-language documents submitted with or in support of your N-400. Some of these may already be in your A-file from prior filings (I-130, I-485), but USCIS may request updated or additional documents — especially related to travel history, marital status changes, or any legal issues since your green card was approved.

Corpus Localization translates documents needed for naturalization applications. Eligible clear pages start at $19.99/page, with translations prepared for USCIS-purpose review. Eligible standard documents are delivered within 24 hours of order confirmation on business days, or that document is free.

Always Needed (if not in English)

  • Marriage certificate — USCIS verifies current marital status
  • Divorce decrees — if you or your spouse have prior marriages
  • Birth certificate — may be re-requested even if previously submitted

Travel History Documentation

  • Foreign passport pages — stamps showing trips outside the U.S.
  • Travel documents — any foreign-language travel records
  • Re-entry permits — if you traveled with a re-entry permit

Naturalization requires documenting every trip outside the U.S. during your residency period. If your travel documents are in a foreign language, they need translation.

Legal & Court Records

  • Arrest records — if you’ve been arrested anywhere, even abroad
  • Court dispositions — outcomes of any legal proceedings
  • Traffic violations — some significant traffic offenses must be disclosed
  • Tax records — if USCIS requests foreign tax documentation

Marital Status Changes

  • New marriage certificate — if you married after getting your green card
  • New divorce decree — if you divorced after getting your green card
  • Death certificate of spouse — if widowed since green card

Other Documents

  • Selective Service registration — for male applicants
  • Child support documentation — if applicable
  • Employment records — if claiming employment-based eligibility

Standard 5-Year Residency

Most common path. You’ve been a permanent resident for 5+ years. Translation needs are typically minimal — marriage documents, divorce decrees, and any new documents since your green card filing.

Typical cost: 1-3 documents, $19.99-$19.99

3-Year Spouse of U.S. Citizen

If you’re a permanent resident married to a U.S. citizen for 3+ years. USCIS closely scrutinizes the marriage, so you may need:

  • Updated marriage certificate translations
  • Joint financial documents
  • Evidence of bona fide marriage

Typical cost: 2-4 documents, $19.99-$79.96

Military Naturalization

Active-duty military and veterans may have expedited paths. Documents may include:

  • Military service records (foreign military prior to U.S. service)
  • Discharge papers
  • Character reference letters

Preparing for Your Naturalization Interview

Your N-400 interview is the final hurdle before the oath ceremony. USCIS officers may review your entire immigration file, including documents from prior filings.

Bring translations of:

  • All documents you submitted with the N-400
  • Any documents from your original green card application
  • Any documents referenced in USCIS correspondence

If USCIS sent an interview notice requesting specific documents:

Get them translated immediately. Eligible standard documents are delivered within 24 hours of order confirmation on business days, or that document is free.

If the officer asks about a foreign-language document in your file:

Having a certified translation ready prevents delays. If a document wasn’t previously translated, the officer may issue a request — which means another appointment.

"Didn't I Already Translate These?"

Maybe. If you translated documents for your I-130 or I-485 filing, those translations may still be in your USCIS file. But:

  • USCIS may have lost them. It happens. Having backup copies of your certified translations is smart.
  • New documents since your green card. Any new marriage, divorce, legal proceeding, or significant life event generates documents that weren’t in your original filing.
  • Updated versions. If you obtained a new birth certificate or other updated civil document, the new version needs its own translation.

Our recommendation: Keep copies of all your certified translations. If USCIS requests re-translation of a document we previously translated, contact us — we’ll provide a fresh copy at no charge if the original document hasn’t changed.

The Last Translation You'll Need for Immigration

$19.99/page for eligible clear documents. Eligible standard documents are delivered within 24 hours of order confirmation on business days, or that document is free. Prepared for USCIS-purpose naturalization document requirements.

Phone: (973) 803-2795

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Frequently Asked Questions

Any foreign-language document you're submitting or that USCIS may review — marriage certificates, divorce decrees, travel records, and any legal records. If it's in your file and it's not in English, it needs translation.

Yes, if the documents haven't changed and you still have copies. If USCIS requests fresh translations or you have new documents, eligible clear pages can start at $19.99/page; use quote review when the file is unclear, changed, handwritten, or recipient-specific.

Yes. Eligible standard documents are delivered within 24 hours of order confirmation on business days, or that document is free. Other files are delivered within one business day of order confirmation. We do not offer a rush, same-day or expedited service at any price.

Only if USCIS specifically requests it or if you're submitting passport pages as evidence of travel history. Most naturalization applicants don't need full passport translation — just the biographical page and any relevant stamp pages.

Most N-400 applicants need 1-4 documents translated, costing $19.99-$79.96. Much less than the $725 N-400 filing fee.

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Upload your documents now. Eligible standard documents are delivered within 24 hours of order confirmation on business days, or that document is free.

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