USCIS Requirement: Birth certificate translation is required for 100% of family-based immigration petitions (USCIS Family-Based Immigration).
Federal Standard: According to USCIS policy, any foreign-language document submitted must be accompanied by a certified English translation (8 CFR 103.2(b)(3)).
Vital Records Authority: Birth certificates must be certified translations accepted by USCIS, following CDC vital records standards.
Processing Scale: With USCIS processes over 8 million immigration applications annually annually, accurate birth certificate translations are essential for timely case processing.