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Beginner’s Guide to Certified Translations for USCIS

Certified translation for USCIS: what it is and how to get it

If you have just heard “certified translation” for the first time, you might be wondering what it means and how you can obtain a certified translation for your document. A certified translation that meets the guidelines of USCIS usually has been completed by a translator who is fluent in the source language and English and is competent to translate from the source language into the target language. Many individuals who are in the process of submitting an application to USCIS get their personal documents translated into English. They need a certified translation that meets the requirements of USCIS. To get a certified translation that you can successfully submit to USCIS please get in touch with us because we understand the recipient’s requirements. When you contact us you need to mention that you are looking for a certified translation for USCIS purposes.

What you need to know about the certified translation process

Are you new at this? You do not need to worry! We have translated many documents for USCIS. We do our best to simplify the translation process for you. When you are searching for certified translation services for USCIS you need to know what documents are required for your specific case. For instance, if they have asked you for your birth certificate please submit a copy of your birth certificate. Other documents that contain your date of birth might not be acceptable for this purpose. In addition, you need to know that the spellings of the names in the translation need to match your other legal documents. If applicable, please provide the spellings of names. If you have a specific deadline in mind, please mention that when you email us your documents.

How much does a certified translation for USCIS cost?

The cost of a certified translation for USCIS depends on many factors including the source language, the content, volume, and deadline. To get a quote for a certified translation, please email your documents to info@cacfti.com. If you need rush service, please specify your exact deadline. We will get back to you with a quote as soon as possible.

How do I get a certified translation for USCIS?

You can get a certified translation for USCIS by emailing us the documents and letting us know what the purpose of the translation is. We will review the files and get back to you with a quote.

What if I do not have the original documents? Can you still provide a certified translation?

Yes, we can use an electronic copy of the document to prepare a translation for USCIS. We will provide a certified translation of your document based on the digital copy you email us. For the purpose of providing the translation we do not need the original document. You can email us your foreign-language documents from anywhere in the world! We have translated many documents from foreign languages to English for clients around the country.

CACFTI’s certified translations for U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

California Center for Translation & Interpretation can provide certified translation services for USCIS. If you intend to submit a foreign language document and its certified English translation to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, please get in touch with us. We have translated many documents from foreign languages into English for immigration lawyers and others who were planning to submit the translations to USCIS. We have translated birth certificates, marriage licenses, financial statements, etc. We can translate documents from many languages including French, Spanish, Italian, Romanian, Chinese, Japanese, and Korean into English. Please contact us regarding our certified translation services for USCIS if you have just begun the process and are not sure where to begin. We look forward to hearing from you soon!