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Who Can Translate a Birth Certificate for Immigration

If you’re preparing an immigration application, your birth certificate is one of the first documents officials will look at. If it isn’t in English, you’ll immediately face the question: who can translate a birth certificate for immigration so that it’s actually accepted? This guide walks you through the real rules,...

Does USCIS Require Certified Translation

The short answer is yes: when you submit any document in a foreign language to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), it must be accompanied by a full English translation with a formal certification from the translator. The longer answer is where people get confused—especially around who can translate, whether...