Filing an I-130 Petition for Alien Relative? Every foreign-language supporting document needs certified English translation. Here's exactly what you need translated, what it costs, and how fast we deliver.
Subheadline: Filing an I-130 Petition for Alien Relative? Every foreign-language supporting document needs certified English translation. Here’s exactly what you need translated, what it costs, and how fast we deliver.
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Form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative, is the first form filed in most family-based immigration cases. It’s how a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident (LPR) petitions for a foreign-born family member to immigrate to the United States.
The I-130 establishes the qualifying family relationship — spouse, parent, child, or sibling. To prove that relationship, USCIS requires documentary evidence: birth certificates, marriage certificates, and other civil documents. When those documents are in a language other than English, USCIS requires certified translations.
Without proper translations, USCIS will issue a Request for Evidence (RFE) — delaying your case by 30-90 days or more. Getting translations right the first time is the simplest way to avoid delays.
Petitioning for your husband or wife:
Typical total: 3-5 documents, $19.99-$19.99
Petitioning for your parent:
Typical total: 2-3 documents, $19.99-$19.99
Petitioning for your child:
Typical total: 2-4 documents, $19.99-$79.96
Petitioning for your brother or sister:
Typical total: 2-4 documents, $19.99-$79.96
The most critical document for any I-130. The birth certificate must show the names of the parents — this is how USCIS establishes the family relationship. We translate:
Most birth certificates: 1 page = $19.99.
For spousal I-130 petitions, the marriage certificate proves the qualifying relationship. We translate:
USCIS requires proof that all prior marriages were legally terminated. Divorce decrees are typically 2-4 pages and include court information, grounds for divorce, property division, and custody terms. We translate the complete document.
Missing divorce decrees. If either spouse was previously married, USCIS needs certified translations of ALL prior divorce decrees. Missing one = RFE.
Untranslated annotations. Birth certificates often have marginal notes — legitimation entries, name corrections, adoption annotations. These must be translated. Skipping them = RFE.
Name inconsistencies. If your name appears differently on different documents (maiden name, married name, transliteration variations), ensure every document is fully translated so USCIS can trace the name chain.
Self-translation. USCIS guidance says the translator should not be the petitioner or beneficiary. Having a family member translate is technically allowed but increases RFE risk. Professional translation from an ATA corporate member is the safer path.
Machine translation. Google Translate output submitted as certified translation. USCIS officers recognize it. Don’t do it.
Before filing: Gather all required documents and get translations before you file. Don’t discover a missing translation after submission.
Our process:
Multiple documents? We translate in parallel. 5 documents = same 24-hour delivery, not 5 separate days.
Filing deadline? Our 24-hour standard delivery means you can order the day before filing. For same-day emergencies, contact us directly.
$19.99/page. 24 hours. 100% USCIS acceptance.
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starting at $19.99 per page · 24-hour delivery · USCIS-accepted · 65+ languages
starting at $19.99 per page. A typical spousal I-130 requires 3-5 documents with a total cost of $19.99-$19.99. Compare to RushTranslate ($19.99/page) or ImmiTranslate ($25/page).
Yes, if they're in foreign languages. USCIS uses both to verify identity and, in some cases, parental relationships.
No translation needed. Only foreign-language documents require translation.
You can, but filing without required translations will trigger an RFE. It's faster to get translations first (24 hours with us) than to respond to an RFE (30-90 day delay).
This is a documentation issue, not a translation issue. USCIS may request additional evidence. We translate the document exactly as it is — if the father's name is absent, our translation reflects that.
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