Why academic credentials must be translated
Whether you are applying for an H-1B specialty occupation visa, an EB-2 advanced degree green card, or seeking to enroll in a US university, your foreign diplomas and transcripts must be translated into English. USCIS, credential evaluation agencies, and university admissions offices all require certified translations of foreign academic documents.
Documents that require certified translations
University Degree Certificates-
Academic Transcripts-
High School Diplomas and Leaving Certificates-
Mark Sheets and Grade Reports-
Professional Certifications and Trade Diplomas-
Award Letters and Academic Honors-
Research Publications and Conference Papers-
Credential evaluation vs. translation — know the difference
These are two separate services that are sometimes both required. Understanding which one you need — and in what order — can save significant time and cost.
Certified Translation-
Converts your diploma or transcript from a foreign language into English, word for word.
Performed by: a professional translator
Output: an exact English rendering of the original document
Always required firstCredential Evaluation-
Assesses the US equivalency of your foreign degree. Performed by agencies such as WES or ECE.
Performed by: an accredited evaluation agency
Output: an official US equivalency report
Required for most USCIS employment petitionsWhat must be included in the translation?
Required elements in every academic certified translation-
- Every course name exactly as printedIncluding elective, minor, and laboratory subjects
2. The grade scale and marking system for example: 10-point scale, percentage system, or letter grade system
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