USCIS certified translation services

Immigration paperwork is stressful, and USCIS will only accept certified translations. ABC Translations delivers certified USCIS translation at $24.10 per page in 48 hours, with unlimited revisions and an acceptance guarantee so this step is one less worry.

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Immigration paperwork is hard enough without a translation sending it back

You have gathered every document for your green card, visa, or citizenship case, and one of them, a birth certificate or a marriage certificate, is in another language. USCIS will not accept it as is. It needs a certified English translation, and if that translation is incomplete or wrong, the agency can issue a Request for Evidence that adds months to your case.

This is the quiet step where strong cases lose time. Deportation defense, refugee applications, asylum, citizenship, visas, and green cards all require certified translations for foreign-language documents submitted to USCIS. A literal but sloppy translation, or a free tool, leaves gaps a reviewing officer will notice.

This is exactly what USCIS certified translation services are for. ABC Translations translates each document word-for-word, reviews it for completeness, and delivers it with a signed certification statement that meets USCIS submission standards. Our native-speaking translators render your documents clearly and accurately into English, across 120+ languages.

Precise work from native speakers

Native-speaking linguists handle every project, catching the subtle shades of meaning that keep your message accurate, clear, and true to its culture.

Quick, dependable, and protected

You get fast turnaround without any drop in quality, backed by tight confidentiality and data security from start to finish.

Support that actually helps

A responsive team stands ready at each step, so the whole process feels smooth, professional, and free of stress.

$24.10 per page, returned in 48 hours

A flat per-page rate with unlimited revisions, so you can refine the wording until every detail reads exactly right.

100% acceptance guarantee

If a reviewing officer rejects the translation, we keep working at no extra cost, and refund you if it still does not pass.

Fast and guaranteed

Fast, affordable, and guaranteed to be accepted

Immigration timelines are unforgiving, and a translation should never be the reason a filing stalls. Our USCIS translators work quickly without trading away accuracy, so your paperwork is ready the moment your case needs it.

More than 255,000 customers have trusted ABC Translations with their USCIS documents over 25 years, and every certified translation comes with unlimited revisions and a commitment to make it right if an officer ever asks for a correction. Applicants lean on that record to keep a green card, visa, or citizenship case moving.

Send your foreign-language documents and we return them as USCIS-ready certified translations, prepared to meet submission standards so you can file with confidence.

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Commonly translated USCIS documents

USCIS requires a certified English translation of every supporting document not already in English. We prepare the USCIS paperwork immigration applicants send most often, including these:

Built to USCIS guidelines

USCIS translation requirements

Every certified translation from ABC Translations is prepared to line up with USCIS guidelines, and we back that with an acceptance guarantee. Each requirement below has to be met so your paperwork moves through without problems or delays.

Requirement 01

Full English rendering

The entire foreign-language document is translated into English in full. A condensed or partial version will not be accepted by USCIS.

Requirement 02

Certified complete and accurate

The file carries a signed statement from the translator confirming that nothing was left out and the translation is correct.

Requirement 03

Proven translator qualification

A declaration confirms the translator is competent to convert the source language into English.

Requirement 04

Signed and verifiable

The certification shows the translator's handwritten signature and printed name, usually with contact details, so USCIS can verify it.

Clarity USCIS calls for

What makes ABC Translations the right choice for the records you submit to USCIS?

Accurate, native-language translations

Because they translate into their native English, our linguists render your records with the clarity and precision that a USCIS submission calls for.

Fast and reliable service

Because we know how much getting it done on time matters to you, we keep delivery fast while still holding firm on precision and careful attention.

Trusted translations for USCIS

Each translation we certify is held to the demanding bar USCIS sets, which lowers the risk of hold-ups while your case is processed.

Secure and confidential

We treat everything you send with strict confidentiality and protection, so each file stays private from translation through delivery.

100% money-back guarantee

You get certified translations of real quality, prepared to satisfy what USCIS expects. In the rare case yours is not accepted, we give back what you paid and keep working on it until it clears.

Details & Pricing

Everything you get with certified translation from us

Each file is rendered line by line by a professional and arrives on ABC Translations letterhead, paired with a signed, stamped statement attesting that the translation is accurate. Skilled linguists produce precise, dependable work quickly, and same-day handling is available when you need it. Pricing stays transparent with nothing tacked on, and tight safeguards protect everything you share.

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Certified Translation

Strict line-by-line source-matched translation with signed certification, often for personal official purposes.

$24.10

per page

Included

Expert human translation
Revisions included
Formatting included
Digital PDF delivery
Secure & confidential
Signed & stamped certification

Available add-ons

Expedited Turnaround: We move your order to the front of the line, cutting the usual translation time roughly in half so processing speeds up and your files reach you sooner. $15.00 / page
Proofreading: Before your files go out, a second translator checks the work for precision, grammar, layout, and consistency throughout. $10.00 / page
Notarization: You receive a stamp, a signature, and a tamper-evident digital certificate that confirms the translation certification and holds good in every one of the 50 states. $20.00 / order
Apostille: This apostille confirms that the notarization is genuine so your document is recognized across nations that belong to the Hague Convention. From $80 / order
Hard copy: A physical, certified translation carrying real ink stamps and signatures, sent through FedEx so you can track it on the way. From $16.00

A simple workflow

How it works

Thanks to a simple, well-organized workflow, having your paperwork translated is fast and hassle-free.

Upload documents & place your order

Pick the two languages, send over your files, and choose any extras you want, then we get moving on your translation right away.

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Professional translation and review

Your document is translated with care by a professional linguist. Before anything is locked in, you get to look it over and ask for changes.

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Receive your translation

Once finished, the translated files are sent to you, and when you have chosen certification, a signed, stamped certificate on our letterhead comes with them.

Clear answers

Frequently Asked Questions

Straight answers to what people ask most before they send a translated document to USCIS, so nothing about your filing is left to guesswork.

Do I need a notarized translation for USCIS?

USCIS asks for a certified translation of any document that is not in English. Certified means a professional translator signs a statement that the English version is complete and accurate, and that signed statement comes with the work when a translation company handles it, so you do not need a notary. If you translate the document yourself, USCIS may want it notarized, and officers tend to look harder at self-translated work. Ordering a certified translation from us settles the question before it comes up.

Does USCIS want hard copies or digital copies?

Most USCIS filings are accepted on paper, so we mail certified hard copies with original signatures and email you digital PDFs for your records. Always follow the instructions printed on your specific form, since a few programs do accept electronic uploads. Sending the format the officer expects keeps your case moving and heads off a request for evidence that puts everything on hold.

What counts as an official translation?

People use the phrase loosely, and the exact requirement shifts with the office that receives it. For USCIS, it means a full and accurate English version of your document plus a signed certification from the translator that carries their name, the date, and contact information. The same certified document is also what many employers, universities, and foreign agencies ask for, so one properly certified translation often covers more than one need.

What is a certified translation of a document?

It is a faithful, word-complete version of your document in the target language, paired with a signed statement that it is true and accurate. A professional translator does the work, then the translator or a company representative reviews and seals it. When a company representative certifies it, a notary is usually not required. That extra layer is one reason officers move company-certified translations through smoothly, and ABC Translations is a trusted name across 120+ languages.

Why does USCIS require a certified translation?

An officer cannot weigh a document they cannot read, and they will not guess at it. A certified translation tells USCIS that a qualified translator rendered your birth certificate, marriage certificate, or decree completely and accurately, so it can stand as evidence. Without that assurance, a file can stall, draw a request for evidence, or be set aside. Certification clears the doubt before it can slow your case.

What is expected of a professional translator?

A professional translator does far more than swap words. They produce a complete, properly formatted English version, include every required detail, and attach a certification with their credentials and contact information. They also know that offices beyond USCIS set their own certification rules, so they confirm what the receiving organization needs before the work is final. That care is what keeps a translation from bouncing back.

When does my birth certificate need a USCIS translation?

If you are applying for a visa, a green card, or another immigration benefit, your non-English birth certificate needs a certified translation. A friend or relative may offer to do it for free, but USCIS expects a qualified, impartial translator, and a personal favor can invite extra scrutiny. A professional is fluent in both languages, knows the document type, and is trained or certified to handle it, which is exactly what officers want to see.

When are translated documents also notarized?

Notarization needs vary by country, agency, and document, so there is no single rule. We often notarize USCIS translations anyway, to reduce friction and to protect your filing against future changes in the rules. Notarization confirms who signed the certification and adds a check against fraud. When you are unsure, ask the receiving office first, and we will follow their instructions exactly.

Do I need a certified translation service near me?

No. A certified translation travels with your application, so the translator's location does not matter as long as the work is accurate and properly certified. Working online also widens your reach, which helps when your document is in a less common language that local providers may not cover. You get the right specialist for your language and document, wherever they happen to be based.

What happens if I submit a mistranslation to USCIS?

A mistranslation can quietly derail a case. Small errors lead to misunderstandings, requests for evidence, and delays, and a serious mistake can be read as false information, which carries real legal risk. The safe path is simple: let a professional translation company handle anything you submit, and have any translation you are unsure about reviewed before it reaches USCIS. Our certified work is built to be accepted, and it is backed by a 100% acceptance guarantee.