Immigration and official filings

Certified translation for USCIS and immigration

We prepare complete certified translations with a signed Certificate of Translation Accuracy, following the usual requirements of USCIS, the NVC, and immigration authorities.

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Who this service is for

Individuals, families, and immigration law firms submitting petitions to USCIS, consulates, the National Visa Center (NVC), or immigration courts.

Common documents we cover

Birth certificates, marriage certificates, death certificates, and divorce decrees
Passports, national ID cards, and driver's licenses
Police clearances, background checks, and civil registry records
Personal affidavits, letters of support, and witness statements
Asylum filings, employment visa records, and family petition packets

What you receive with your translation

Complete Spanish ↔ English translation mirroring the original structure, signed by Jorge Cardona
Certificate of Translation Accuracy signed by Jorge Cardona
Translator contact details and signed certification statement
High-resolution submission-ready PDF (digital upload & print compliant)
Notarization by a Florida notary public, when the receiving organization asks for it

What USCIS requires from a translation

The rule is 8 CFR § 103.2(b)(3). Any document in a foreign language submitted to USCIS must come with a full English translation. The translator must certify two things: that the translation is complete and accurate, and that they are competent to translate from that language into English.

"Full" means everything legible on the document: seals, signatures, marginal notes, revenue stamps, and footnotes. A translation that summarizes or skips a seal does not meet the rule, even when the main data is correct.

The rule does not require notarization. The translator's signed certification is what USCIS asks for. Some courts, schools, or consulates do ask for notarization, which is why we offer it as an option.

Certified vs. notarized translation for USCIS: the difference

Price and turnaround

A certified translation costs $29 for the first page and $25 for each additional page in the same order, up to 500 words per page. A notarized translation has the same page prices + $30 per order. For many pages, write to us and we'll put together a full quote.

Standard turnaround is 1 to 2 business days for documents of 1 to 3 pages. We review the document and confirm the price and delivery date before you pay.

Which documents to translate for your form

Each form calls for different documents. In a family petition (I-130), they depend on the relative: for a spouse, the marriage certificate and any prior divorce decrees; for a child, parent or sibling, the birth certificates that show the relationship. Adjustment of status (I-485) adds police and criminal record certificates. Naturalization (N-400) adds records of changes in marital status and name.

If a document is in Spanish and you are filing it with USCIS, it needs a full English translation with the translator's certification. That includes marginal notes and the stamps on the back.

Which documents to translate for USCIS, form by form

How it works

First, get your price with the online quote tool. Then send us a clear photo or scan of every page, including the back if it has seals or notes.

You receive a PDF with the translation and the signed Certificate of Translation Accuracy. You can upload that PDF as is to your USCIS online account, or print it for a paper filing.

Guides by country and document

Frequently asked questions

Does USCIS require the translation to be notarized?

No. 8 CFR § 103.2(b)(3) requires a full English translation and the translator's signed certification. Notarization is optional and only needed if another agency asks for it.

Do I need to send the original document?

No. We work from a clear photo or scan. What matters is that seals, signatures, and marginal notes are legible.

How much does a certified translation for USCIS cost?

$29 for the first page and $25 for each additional page, up to 500 words per page. A one-page birth certificate costs $29. We confirm the price before you pay.

How long does the translation take?

1 to 2 business days for documents of 1 to 3 pages. For longer documents, we give you the delivery date before you pay.

Can I upload the translation to my USCIS online account?

Yes. You receive a PDF with the translation and the signed Certificate of Translation Accuracy, ready to upload as is to your USCIS account or print for a paper filing.

Do you translate documents from any Spanish-speaking country?

Yes, we translate Spanish documents from any country into English. We also have country-by-country guides for the most common records, such as birth certificates from Mexico, the Dominican Republic, Cuba, Colombia, and Venezuela.

What if USCIS sends a Request for Evidence (RFE) about the translation?

Send us the RFE text. If USCIS, a court, or the receiving agency flags a translation or formatting error on our part, we fix it for free, as a priority.

Scope and responsibility note

We follow the certified translation requirements of USCIS and government agencies. Final acceptance and decisions rest solely with the receiving government authority.

Official source and related guide

Read the translation requirement in 8 CFR § 103.2(b)(3) on eCFR and our guide to certified birth certificate translation for USCIS.