Immigration document translations are an essential part of your immigration application. When you submit documents to support your application, they must be translated into English before submission to avoid processing delays. TransLingua offers affordable, fully certified translation services for documents.
You will need the original document when you submit any documents to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). If your original document is in a language other than English, you will also need a certified translated version. Failure to supply a certified transcription at the time of submission can cause significant delays and possible denial of your request. This is clarified in the Code of Federal Regulation (CFR):
"Any document containing foreign language submitted to USCIS shall be accompanied by a full English language translation which the translator has certified as complete and accurate, and by the translator's certification that he or she is competent to translate from the foreign language into English."
When TransLingua prepares your translated documents, you can be assured of professional, certified translations that meet the requirements of USCIS. We offer our clients translation services in more than 100 languages. Whether you need document translation services for a student, work, or immigration Visa, we can provide quality services to meet your needs.
Technically, yes. However, you must certify your own translations, which may cause delays in processing your application. Hiring a professional immigration document translation service like TransLingua will avoid delays or other processing hurdles.
For each non-English document submitted to USCIS, you need one copy of the original document and a translated copy. Each translation must be word-for-word and have a certification from the translator. You must submit all translated documents in typed format. The certification letter can be typed or handwritten, but a typed document is better.
The translation certification should use the following format and contain all noted information:
When you submit a birth certificate, it is better to submit the long-form version if possible. The reasoning is that the long form has more verifiable information, such as familial relationships. If available, using the long-form version in your submission may facilitate quicker processing.
The application process and submission of any paperwork through USCIS can be time-consuming. Every application may have different routing and processing requirements, so while one may fly through the system, another may seem stalled. Some of the factors that affect immigration document processing times include:
To facilitate quicker processing of any documents, applicants should be as thorough as possible. Fill out all required immigration forms as completely as possible. Add "N/A" for non-applicable in sections that don't apply to your case rather than leaving blank entries. Include all requested documentation with appropriate translations and certifications.
To inquire about processing times, you can check the USCIS website. You can find general information regarding processing times on the U.S. Department of State website. To inquire about the current status of State Department processing, you may use their online request form.
No, please don't. While Google Translate is great for sorting out those Facebook posts or the occasional snippet you encounter on Twitter or other social media platforms, the accuracy is not good enough for document translation. USCIS will not accept documents translated using any online translation program (there are tell-tale signs).
TransLingua uses human translators that are tops in their field. Because we deal with a wide variety of clients, that human touch is crucial to our mission. Your success is our success. We ensure that you get the quality translation services you deserve. Every completed document translation from our service is certified and meets or exceeds all USCIS requirements.
TransLingua offers more than 30 years of experience as a full-service translation provider. We have worked in both the private and public sectors, allowing us to establish a vast network of linguistic specialists. Our highly-qualified translators are native speakers in the languages they work with. We focus on your needs with a hands-on approach that helps us meet and exceed your needs.
In addition to document translation, TransLingua offers a complete line of personalized services, including:
Our professional linguists can work in more than 100 languages. Don't hesitate to contact our team to discuss your needs for voice translation, document translation, or anything else.
Our mission is communication. We use both written and verbal tools to accomplish our goal of assisting the communication between people of all different cultures, regardless of country of origin. Our linguists are fluent in more than 100 languages and continue striving to be the best of the best. Our high standard of ethics equates to excellence in our final product, orally or in writing.
Whether you need interpretation or translation services, our team is ready to help. If you have questions, please use our online Contact Form. You may also inquire by calling our New York office at (212) 697-2020 or our Boulder office at (303) 442-3471.
