USCIS and foreign language documents
Any document submitted to USCIS that is not in English must be accompanied by a certified English translation. This applies to every form, certificate, record, or letter in your immigration package — no exceptions. Missing a translation for even one document can delay your entire application.
Identity & vital documents
Birth Certificate– Required for almost every USCIS application
Passport (foreign language pages)– Biographic and visa pages
National ID Card– If used as identity proof
Death Certificate– For survivor benefits or inheritance cases
Adoption Certificate– Required for immigration of adopted children
Marriage & family documents
Marriage Certificate– Required for spousal visas (IR-1, CR-1, I-130)
Divorce Decree– Required if either party was previously married
Annulment Records– If applicable to prior marriages
Custody Orders– For cases involving minor children
Legal & criminal records
Police Clearance Certificates– From every country lived in for 6+ months
Court Records / Criminal Judgments– If any legal history exists
Prison or Detention Records– If applicable
Documents that frequently get missed
- Stamps and seals on the back of documents
- Translator notes and apostilles on original documents
- Footer text and registration numbers
- Medical records in foreign languages (for Form I-693)
- Employment letters from foreign employers
- Foreign university diplomas and transcripts
Education & professional documents
University Diplomas and Transcripts– For employment-based visas
Professional Licenses– If required for the job category
Academic Awards and Certificates– For EB-1 extraordinary ability
Financial documents
Bank Statements– For financial sponsorship (Form I-864)
Tax Returns (foreign)– For income verification
Property Ownership Records– For asset-based sponsorship
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