What Is Certified for USCIS Translation?

Common documents submitted with USCIS applications:

CIVIL DOCUMENTS (MOST COMMON)

• Birth certificates — Required for I-130, I-485, N-400, I-129F, I-765
• Marriage certificates — Required for I-130, I-485, N-400 (if married)
• Divorce decrees — Required if previously married (I-130, N-400)
• Death certificates — Required if previous spouse is deceased

EDUCATIONAL DOCUMENTS

• Diplomas — Required for employment-based green cards (I-140), student visas
• Academic transcripts — Required for I-140, F-1 visa, credential evaluation
• Degree certificates — Bachelor’s, Master’s, PhD
• Professional licenses — Medical licenses, bar admission, engineering licenses

POLICE & COURT DOCUMENTS

• Police certificates — Required for I-485 (green card)
• Police clearance certificates — Background checks from home country
• Court records — Criminal records, arrest records (if applicable)
• Military records — Service records, discharge papers

FINANCIAL DOCUMENTS

• Tax returns — Required for I-864 (Affidavit of Support)
• Bank statements — Required for I-864, financial sponsorship
• Pay stubs — Proof of income for I-864
• Employment letters — Verification of employment, salary