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How to Get a Translated Birth Certificate

If you were born outside the United States, you will almost certainly be asked for a translated birth certificate at some point in your immigration journey. Whether you are applying for a green card, work visa, naturalisation, or sponsoring a family member, a correct translation can be the difference between...

Can I Translate My Own Documents for USCIS

If you speak English and another language fluently, it’s natural to wonder: “Can I translate my own documents for USCIS?” The honest answer is a bit more nuanced than a simple yes or no: The law itself doesn’t explicitly forbid self-translation. It only says that any foreign-language document must be...

Where to Translate Birth Certificate

If you’re applying for a US visa, green card, citizenship, university place or even getting married abroad, sooner or later someone will ask for your birth certificate translated into English. That’s when the panic sets in: Where do I actually translate my birth certificate? Does it have to be “certified”?...