Certified Amharic Translation Services for USCIS & Immigration
Native Amharic-Speaking Translators. 100% USCIS Acceptance Guaranteed.
Amharic (አማርኛ) is the official working language of Ethiopia and the second most spoken Semitic language in the world. USCIS Translations provides professional Amharic-to-English certified translation services by native Amharic speakers with deep expertise in Ethiopian civil registry documentation and U.S. immigration requirements.
100% USCIS acceptance guaranteed
Need it faster? Expedited 12–24hr delivery available at $28/page
Why Amharic Translation Requires Specialist Expertise
Amharic is written in the ancient Ge’ez script (Ethiopic/Fidel) — a unique abugida system with 33 base characters each having seven vowel forms.
Ethiopian civil documents are issued by regional kebele offices, are often handwritten, and use the Ethiopian calendar (Ge’ez calendar), which runs approximately 7 years and 8 months behind the Gregorian calendar. A birth year of 2008 in the Ethiopian calendar equals 2015–2016 in the Gregorian calendar.
Our translators handle all Ethiopian-to-Gregorian calendar conversions with clear notation — preventing the age-discrepancy RFEs that untrained translators routinely cause.
Amharic Documents We Translate for U.S. Immigration
- Vital Records: Birth certificates (የልደት ምስክር ወረቀት), marriage certificates (የጋብቻ ምስክር ወረቀት), death certificates, divorce decrees, adoption records
- Identity Documents: Ethiopian passports, national identity cards (Ferd), driver’s licenses
- Legal Records: Police clearance letters, Federal Court judgments, affidavits, powers of attorney, land ownership certificates (የቦታ ይዞታ ምስክር ወረቀት)
- Academic Records: University diplomas and transcripts, Ministry of Education certificates
- Civil Registry: Kebele ID cards, family registration records, household certificates
Sample certified translations
Our translations follow the same format as your source document, however we do not attempt to replicate its appearance. All translations are produced on our USCIS translations stationery and include a signed and sealed Certificate of Translation Accuracy.
Professional certified translation but, for less!
Why pay more for the same service? Our USCIS-certified translations cost 30% less than others, with the same professional quality, fast delivery, and guaranteed acceptance.
$18/ page
- Expedited Delivery at $28/ page
- Certificate of accuracy
- 12-24 hours delivery available
- Native professional translators
Optional Add-ons
- Notarization available at $9
- Physical Delivery at $12
Others
$25- $30/Page
- Expedited Delivery at $35- $45/ page
- Certificate of accuracy
- 24-48 hour delivery
- Professional translators
How Does It Work?
Upload Documents & Place Order Online
Enter your details, select your language pair, upload your documents, and add any optional services to get started with your translation process.
Translation & Review
A professional translator carefully translates your document & we make it available to you for review & approval.
Certified Translation Delivered
The final translated document & certification are delivered to you
Translate any document between Amharic and English
We can translate any type of document that you can submit electronically. Here are some of our most requested documents for translation:
Dutch to English
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Indonesian to English
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does USCIS accept Amharic translations from Ethiopia?
Yes. USCIS accepts certified Amharic-to-English translations compliant with 8 CFR 103.2(b)(3). All our Amharic translations include a signed Certificate of Translation Accuracy and are backed by our 100% acceptance guarantee.
How is the Ethiopian calendar handled in USCIS translations?
All Ethiopian-to-Gregorian calendar date conversions are handled by our translators and clearly notated in the certified translation — a critical step included at no extra charge.
Can you translate handwritten kebele documents?
Yes. Our translators are experienced reading both handwritten and printed Amharic in Ge’ez script, including faded or stamped kebele office records.
How long does Amharic translation take?
Standard certified translations are delivered within 24–48 hours. Expedited processing is available for urgent deadlines.