If you’re filing with USCIS and any of your supporting documents aren’t in English, you’ll need an English translation that meets USCIS requirements. The confusing part isn’t the translation itself—it’s who can do it, what “certified” really means, and what needs to be included so your application doesn’t get held...
Who Can Translate a Birth Certificate for USCIS
If you’re preparing an immigration filing, one of the most common questions is also one of the most urgent: Who can translate a birth certificate for USCIS—and what does USCIS actually require? Here’s the practical answer: USCIS does not publish a list of “approved” translators. What matters is that the...
What if I don’t submit translated documents to USCIS
If you submit documents to USCIS that are not in English and you don’t include a proper English translation, you’re essentially handing the officer evidence they may not be able to use. That can lead to delays, a Request for Evidence (RFE), or (in some cases) a denial because you...