A Comprehensive Guide to Certified Translations for USCIS

Important information you need to know about certified translation services for USCIS:

Step 1:Find out what documents need to be translated for your case. If you are not sure, please check with an immigration attorney.

Step 2:Scan the documents or a take a clear photo with your phone and email it to us. Please make sure all the text is visible and text around the corners have not been cut off. If the document is too large for the scanner, please scan the top and then the bottom.

Step 3:Please let us know if you have a specific deadline in mind for the certified translation you are requesting.

Step 4:Double check the translation to make sure you do not have any questions or concerns before we certify it.

Common mistakes to avoid in your USCIS application

Make sure you have submitted the right documents. For example, if they have asked for a birth certificate, do not submit a marriage certificate.

Make sure you have not submitted expired documents unless you are sure that’s not an issue for USCIS.

Do not submit translations that are not certified in accordance with the guidelines of USCIS.

FAQ

Does USCIS accept your translations? Yes. We provide certified translations in accordance with the guidelines of USCIS.
We have translated many documents from various languages into English for immigration attorneys and other individuals who intended to use our translation for USCIS. All of our certified translations have been successfully used for US immigration purposes.

What documents do I need to translate for my USCIS application? We only translate documents. We do not provide legal advice. Once you have the required documents, you can email it to info@cacfti.com for a quote.

Do I need to submit the original documents to you for the translation process? No. We do not need the originals. You can email us a copy.

I changed my name, but my birth certificate has my original name. Can you change that in the translation so my name matches my other documents issued after I changed my name? We insert names in the translation the way they appear on the original documents.

What languages do you support? We support all the major European, Asian, and Middle Eastern languages.

Helpful links:

Los Angeles – Olive Street Immigration Court

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)

American Immigration Lawyers Association