I need to get an English translation of a document that I am submitting to the USCIS. Do I need to pay for an official translation for this to be usable with the USCIS?
14 Jan 2026
Posted at 07:17h
in Employment Based, Family Based, FAQs, For Employers, For Families, Immigrant Family, Resident
Answer
Per regulation, “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.” There is no requirement that an official translation service be used. (13.Jan.2026)
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