Amharic to English Certified Translation

Native Amharic-Speaking Translators. 100% USCIS Acceptance Guaranteed.

If you are submitting Amharic-language documents to USCIS, a U.S. consulate, or an immigration attorney, the translation attached to your petition has to meet a specific standard: a complete, word-for-word rendering of the original, paired with a signed statement certifying its accuracy. USCIS Translations provides certified Amharic to English translation built for exactly this purpose, backed by a 100% USCIS acceptance guarantee and standard 24–48 hour turnaround.

We primarily work with members of the Ethiopian diaspora in the United States, including applicants filing from states with large Ethiopian communities such as Virginia, Maryland, Minnesota, Texas, and California. We understand the document types that appear most often in immigration filings — kebele-issued birth and household records, civil registry marriage certificates, and Ethiopian academic credentials — and the specific formatting challenges each presents.

✓ 100% USCIS Acceptance✓ 24–48hr Delivery✓ $18/page✓ Native Translators
Analysis of File by our Team

Every Amharic translator on our team is a native or native-level speaker with hands-on experience translating Ethiopian civil registry documents, including kebele-issued records and dates recorded on the Ethiopian calendar, which runs roughly seven to eight years behind the Gregorian calendar used in the U.S. and needs to be converted and clearly noted, not just copied over. Each translation ships with a signed certificate of accuracy that satisfies 8 CFR 103.2(b)(3), the regulation USCIS cites when it requires foreign-language documents to be translated in full. If a submission is ever rejected due to how it was translated, we correct it at no charge.

We primarily work with members of the Ethiopian diaspora in the United States, including applicants filing from states with large Ethiopian communities such as Virginia, Maryland, Minnesota, Texas, and California. We understand the document types that appear most often in immigration filings — kebele-issued birth and household records, civil registry marriage certificates, and Ethiopian academic credentials — and the specific formatting challenges each presents.

Our Certified Amharic Translation Process

1

Upload a clear photo or scan of your Amharic document through our secure portal.

2

We assign a translator experienced with that specific document type, including kebele and civil registry formats.

3

A second linguist reviews the draft for accuracy, formatting, date conversion, and completeness against the source.

4

You receive a certified PDF; notarization and physical delivery are available as add-ons.

Common Documents We Translate

Certified vs. Notarized Amharic Translation

USCIS does not require notarization — it requires a certification statement from the translator or translation company attesting to their competence in both languages and the accuracy of the translation. That statement is included by default on every order. If a court, school, or employer separately asks for notarization on top of certification, we offer that as a $10 add-on at checkout.

✓ CERTIFIED (REQUIRED BY USCIS)

Signed statement from the translator attesting to competency and accuracy. Included on every order by default.

+ NOTARIZED (ADD-ON AVAILABLE)

Notary public verifies the translator’s identity and signature. Required by some courts, schools, or foreign consulates — add on at checkout for $9.

Turnaround Time & Pricing

Standard certified Amharic translations are delivered within 24–48 hours, starting at $18 per page. Expedited service is available at $28 per page for 12–24 hour delivery. Exact per-page pricing is confirmed before you pay, so there is no guessing before your deadline.

$18
per page
Standard
24–48 hour delivery
$28
per page
Expedited
12–24 hour delivery
+$9
add-on
Notarization
Required by some courts & consulates
+$12
add-on
Physical Copy
Printed & signed, shipped to you

Ethiopian Civil Registry & Regions We Support

Amharic is the working language of Ethiopia's federal government and civil registry system, and most of the documents we translate — kebele IDs, household certificates, birth and marriage records — are issued there. We also regularly translate documents for members of the Ethiopian diaspora more broadly. Let us know your document's specific region of origin within Ethiopia if it includes local or handwritten annotations, so it is routed to a translator experienced with that format.

Who We Serve

Individuals filing family- or employment-based immigration petitions, immigration attorneys assembling case files, applicants responding to a USCIS Request for Evidence (RFE) on a translation, and students or professionals submitting Ethiopian academic or civil records for evaluation.

What Our Clients Say

★★★★★

“Fast, accurate, and accepted by USCIS without any issues. The Amharic birth certificate and Civil Registry translations were exactly what I needed for my green card application.”

Wei L.
Birth certificate & Civil Registry translation, I-485 filing
★★★★★

“Professional service from start to finish. My Amharic marriage certificate was translated perfectly and accepted on the first submission. Very reliable.”

Ming C.
Marriage certificate translation, spousal petition

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about certified Amharic translation for USCIS and immigration filings.

A certified Amharic translation is a complete, accurate rendering of your document into English, accompanied by a signed statement from the translator or translation company attesting to their competency and the accuracy of the work — this signed statement is what makes it “certified.”
Yes. USCIS requires that any document in a foreign language be submitted with a full English translation and the translator’s certification of accuracy, per 8 CFR 103.2(b)(3). Every order we prepare for USCIS use meets this standard, including documents issued in Ethiopia.
No. Certification is a signed statement from the translator about accuracy and competence; notarization adds a notary public’s seal verifying the translator’s identity and signature. USCIS asks only for certification, not notarization.
For USCIS filings, certified is enough — notarization is not required. Some courts, universities, or foreign consulates do ask for notarization in addition to certification, so check your specific instructions before you order; it is available as a $9 add-on.
Standard certified Amharic translations are delivered within 24–48 hours of your document being submitted correctly and completely.
Yes, expedited service is available for 12–24 hour delivery on most documents — select it when you place your order.
Standard pricing starts at $18 per page, with expedited 12–24 hour delivery at $28 per page; notarization is a $9 add-on and printed physical delivery is $12.
Pages are counted by the source document’s page count, not by word count or by the length of the English translation.
Ethiopia uses its own calendar, which runs roughly seven to eight years behind the Gregorian calendar used in the U.S. Our translators convert Ethiopian-calendar dates to the Gregorian equivalent and clearly note both where relevant, rather than translating the date literally without conversion.
A kebele ID or kebele document is a local civil registry record issued by an Ethiopian kebele (the smallest administrative unit), often used to establish identity, residence, or family status. Yes, we regularly translate these for immigration filings.
Yes, we translate handwritten kebele and other civil registry documents; legibility affects turnaround, so let us know upfront if your document includes handwritten sections.
We translate Amharic civil records (birth, marriage, death, and divorce certificates, adoption records), identity documents (passports, national ID cards, driver’s licenses), legal records (police clearance certificates, court judgments, affidavits, powers of attorney), academic records (diplomas, transcripts, certificates), and civil registry documents (kebele IDs, family and household registration).
Yes — Ethiopian birth certificate and household/family registration translation are among our most-requested services for immigration filings. See our dedicated Birth Certificate Translation page for details.
Yes, we translate Amharic marriage, divorce, and adoption certificates — see our Marriage Certificate Translation page for related specifics.
Yes — we regularly translate Amharic diplomas and transcripts for immigration, employment verification, and university credential evaluation. See our Diploma & Transcript Translation page.
Yes, we translate Amharic legal documents, court judgments, affidavits, and powers of attorney, working from the original formal-register language these documents are typically issued in.
Yes. Every Amharic translator on our team is a native or native-level speaker with direct experience translating Ethiopian civil registry and immigration-related documents.
Yes. We regularly translate supporting documents attached to USCIS petitions and Requests for Evidence, including civil records submitted alongside forms like I-130, I-485, and I-751.
If USCIS or another accepting agency rejects your translation specifically because of a translation error, formatting issue, or missing certification statement, we correct and reissue it at no additional charge.
Upload a clear photo or scanned copy of your Amharic document through our secure portal, tell us where the translation is being submitted, and select standard or expedited delivery.
Yes. Your documents and personal information are handled under confidentiality agreements with our translators and are not shared beyond what is needed to complete your order.
Shweta Choubey
Translation Services Coordinator

Shweta coordinates certified translation services at USCIS Translations, specializing in Amharic, Spanish, and Asian-language document translation for immigration filings. She ensures every translation meets USCIS standards and is delivered on time.

Last updated: September 2026 • LinkedIn Profile

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