Written by Gabriel S. from Capital Region Translations. Updated in January 2025.

United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) requirements are a minefield, especially when it comes to document translation. At Capital Region Translations, we understand the importance of accurate and compliant translations for your immigration applications. Not all translations are the same, especially for government agencies with strict and sometimes unclear requests.

We're here to guide you through the process and ensure your documents are accepted by USCIS without any issues. We provide these services in Albany, NY, and across the United States.

Certified Translations for USCIS: What You Need to Know

We specialize in USCIS-accepted translations. USCIS requires all documents not originally in English to be accompanied by a certified translation. This means the translation must be complete and accurate, and it needs to include a certification from the translator attesting to their competence.

• Certification Statement: The translation must include a certification statement from the translator that includes:

  • A statement that the translation is complete and accurate.

  • A statement that the translator is competent to translate from the source language to English.

  • The translator's name, signature, and contact information.

• Translator Competency: While USCIS doesn't require translators to have specific certifications, they should have proven proficiency in both languages.

Common Documents Requiring Translation for USCIS

We frequently provide certified translations for the following documents:

• Birth Certificates: Essential for proving identity and familial relationships. We translate birth certificates from many countries, including Mexico, Guatemala, Colombia, Venezuela, and more.

• Marriage Certificates: Required for spousal visas or green card applications.

• Divorce Documents: Necessary if you're divorced and applying for immigration benefits.

• Academic Transcripts: Important for student visas or employment-based applications.

• Criminal Records: May be required for certain applications. We can translate FBI background checks, police certificates, and similar documents.

Important Note: We also translate documents for other purposes, such as DMV applications, passport applications, and international submissions. Just let us know what you need the translation for.

What We Provide: Meeting USCIS Requirements

Our certified translations include:

• Accurate, Human Translation: We use professional, human translators who are fluent in the language pair. We never use machine translation, unlike some of our competitors.

• Certificate of Translation Accuracy: A signed and stamped certification by an authorized representative of Capital Region Translations.

• Source Document Formatting: We maintain similar formatting to your original document for clarity.

• Non-Editable Format: The translated document is delivered in a non-editable format to ensure its integrity.

• Compliance with USCIS Guidelines: We meticulously follow all USCIS guidelines to guarantee acceptance.

USCIS Acceptance Guarantee

We are so confident in our certified translations that we offer a money-back guarantee if your translation is not accepted by USCIS. We have a 100% acceptance rate after over 10,000 submissions!

Our USCIS Translation Process

1. Send us a copy: You can easily send us a picture, scan, or fax of your document.

2. Receive a quote: We'll confirm the rate, which is typically $49, including the federal certification process.

3. Make a payment: Pay securely online or via invoice using a credit card or other payment method.

4. Receive your translation: We'll deliver a certified electronic copy by email within 24 hours.

Capital Region Translations offers translation services in more than 150 languages. 

If you don't see the language you're looking for on the list below, simply get in touch and we will do our best to accommodate you.

 
We're adding new languages all the time!