USCIS TRANSLATION REQUIREMENTS
USCIS requires a full English translation and a signed certification statement for every foreign-language document submitted with an immigration application. This rule comes from 8 CFR 103.2(b)(3). Corpus Localization provides certified translations accepted by USCIS for $19.99 per page with 24-hour delivery. The company is an ATA Corporate Member based in New York City, translating documents in 65+ languages.
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USCIS requires a complete English translation of the entire document plus a signed certification from the translator.
The certification must state that the translator is competent to translate from the source language into English and that the translation is complete and accurate. USCIS does not require a specific template. It does require these elements: a competence statement, a completeness and accuracy statement, the translator’s signature, the date, and contact information. Notarization is generally not required by USCIS. The certified translation requirement applies to all foreign-language documents, including birth certificates, marriage certificates, divorce decrees, passports, police certificates, diplomas, and financial records. For a detailed comparison of certified vs. notarized, see certified vs. notarized translation.
The certification must confirm the translator’s competence and the translation’s completeness and accuracy.
A compliant certification statement reads: “I, [Translator Full Name], certify that I am competent to translate from [Source Language] into English, and that the attached translation of [Document Name] is complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge and ability. Signature: [Translator Signature]. Date: [MM/DD/YYYY]. Contact: [Email and Phone Number].” Every certified translation from Corpus Localization includes this statement, signed by an authorized manager, with the company’s contact information and date.
Birth certificates, marriage certificates, divorce decrees, police certificates, diplomas, and financial records are the most common.
Birth certificates appear in nearly every filing — I-130, I-485, N-400, K-1 visa, and more. If that is your document, start at birth certificate translation. Marriage certificates are required for spouse petitions and green card filings. Divorce decrees document prior marriages and often contain stamps, court signatures, and margin notes that must appear in the translation. Passports and national IDs — identity pages and issuing-authority text may need translation. Police certificates are common in adjustment of status and consular processing. Diplomas and transcripts matter for employment-based immigration categories. For a form-by-form breakdown, see USCIS translation requirements by form.
Partial translations, missing certification statements, and omitted stamps or seals are the most common rejection triggers.
Partial translations: Some applicants translate only the section they think USCIS needs. USCIS expects the full document, not selected fields. Missing stamps and seals: Official marks, handwritten corrections, and margin annotations must be described in the translation. No certification statement: A clean English translation without the signed certification is incomplete. Machine translation submitted as final: Google Translate and similar tools do not satisfy the human certification requirement. More on this at can I use Google Translate for USCIS?. Name or date inconsistencies: Names and dates must match the original and the rest of the filing. Even small mismatches create extra scrutiny. For $19.99 per page, fixing these problems before filing costs less than responding to an RFE.
Corpus Localization charges $19.99 per page with 24-hour delivery. Most competitors charge $24.95–$25 per page.
| Provider | Price per page | Standard delivery | ATA member |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corpus Localization | $19.99 | 24 hours | Yes |
| RushTranslate | ~$24.95 | Varies | Varies |
| ImmiTranslate | ~$24.95 | Varies | Varies |
| The Spanish Group | ~$25 | Varies | Varies |
Corpus includes the signed certification statement, 24-hour delivery, and free revisions in the base price. There are no hidden fees and no rush surcharges. The company covers 65+ languages. For full pricing details, see certified translation services.
Yes. Every foreign-language document submitted to USCIS must include a full English translation and a signed certification statement.
Usually no. USCIS requires a signed certification from the translator. Notarization is a separate step that most USCIS filings do not require.
Corpus Localization charges $19.99 per page with 24-hour delivery. The price includes the translation, certification, and digital PDF delivery.
No as a final submission. USCIS requires a human certification of accuracy and translator competence. Machine translation alone does not satisfy this requirement.
Corpus Localization offers a full refund and free re-translation if USCIS rejects the certified translation. This has never happened.
Corpus Localization Team - Our team of certified translation specialists provides professional document translation services accepted by USCIS and government agencies worldwide. With expertise in over 100 languages, we deliver accurate translations with 24-hour turnaround and comprehensive quality assurance.
