Currently, USCIS requires that any document containing a foreign language submitted to the agency must include a full English translation along with a certification from the translator confirming the translation’s accuracy and completeness (8 CFR § 103.2(b)(3)).
The translation must also meet the following requirements.
- Accuracy and completeness: The translations must be complete and accurate. Also, the translator must translate every word in the document, including stamps, seals, and marginal notations.
- Certified translation: A certification statement must accompany or be included in each translation (inline). As such, the translator (or translation agency) must include a written statement certifying the translation’s accuracy.
- Translator or Translation Agency (Language Service Provider) competence: The translator, or authorized agency representative, must certify that they are competent to translate from the original language into English.
USCIS Translation Certification Requirements
Every USCIS translation must be accompanied by or include a certification statement. Consequently, this statement must include:
- Inform the Translator’s full name, or Translation Agency credentials. Only HUMAN, professional translations are accepted.
- A Statement of language proficiency or Agency credentials in the language(s), stating competency
- Confirmation of accuracy, stating that the translation is true, accurate, and complete
- Translator or Agency Representative’s signature
- The certification must be dated and signed.
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- For more details information also check out our article on USCIS translation requirements
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