Certified translation for USCIS, what are the requirements
If you want to visit or immigrate in the United States you have to deal with certified translation for USCIS – US Citizenship and Immigration Services, which requires certified translation for your personal documents. While easy to get, these services are related to the translation of legal documents and forms that need to be delivered at USCIS.
Which documents need certified translation for USCIS?
- Birth Certificate
- Marriage Certificate
- Divorce Papers
- Diplomas
- Educational Documents
- Police Clearance Certificates
- Passports/ other Identification Documents
- Other related documents and forms
Which are the requirements in order for your documents to be accepted by USCIS?
In the United States just about any translator could provide certified translation for USCIS, however, this doesn’t mean the translated document will be approved. There are specific requirements for the translation as well as the certification which are enforced by USCIS, and if your translation doesn’t follow them, your documents might be rejected. Therefore, instead of going with a freelancer, it is advisable to get in touch with a translation company which has the means and the experience needed in order to provide you certified translation for USCIS. One may think it would be cheaper to go with a freelancer, and sometimes it is, however, if the translation is not done according to the rules, you will have to have someone else re-do it and it will also delay your case until you’ll be able to provide the right format to the USCIS.
Once all the related documentation has been translated and delivered to USCIS for approval, the latest reserves the right to:
- Appoint a dedicated representative to review the applications
- Review all applicant’ documents and certifications
- Independently verify educational background
- Directly address questions to applicant if needed
- Require direct contact with the applicant in order to gain a common understanding on what the applicant needs.
Once the review has been completed and your documents are accepted, the USCIS representative will do all the necessary steps in order to approve your application for immigration into the United States.
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