Certified Academic Transcript Translation for USCIS & Universities | $18/page | 100% Accepted
Professional Academic Transcript Translation — Starting at $18/page
Translate your foreign academic transcript to English starting at $18/page by ATA-certified professional translators. Delivered in 24–48 hours and guaranteed acceptance by USCIS, universities, and credential evaluators.
100% USCIS acceptance guaranteed

Need it faster? Expedited 12–24hr delivery available at $28/page

When Academic Transcript Translation Is Required
USCIS & Immigration:
- H-1B specialty occupation petitions (evidence of qualifying degree)
- EB-2 National Interest Waiver (evidence of advanced degree)
- EB-3 skilled worker petitions (evidence of bachelor’s degree)
- Optional Practical Training (OPT) and academic visa applications
- Diversity Visa (DV lottery) — education verification
Universities & Admissions:
- U.S. university undergraduate and graduate admissions
- Transfer credit evaluations
- Scholarship and fellowship applications
Credential Evaluation:
- WES (World Education Services)
- ECE (Educational Credential Evaluators)
- All NACES (National Association of Credential Evaluation Services) member organizations
Professional Licensing:
- Medical licensing boards (ECFMG, USMLE pathway)
- Engineering boards (NCEES)
- Teaching certification boards
- Nursing and healthcare licensing boards
Academic Records We Translate
- University and college transcripts and grade reports
- Diplomas and degree certificates
- School leaving certificates and secondary education records
- Mark sheets and result cards (India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Nepal)
- Ministry of Education equivalency letters
- Course outlines and syllabi (for credit evaluation)

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!
Our certified academic transcript translation service costs only $18 per standard page (up to 250 words, including numbers), with no per-word calculators, minimum-order fees, or document-handling surcharges.

$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
Get Academic Transcripts Translated in over 65+ Languages
Bengali to English
“My university mark sheets were translated quickly and accepted by WES without any issues. Great communication from start to finish.”
— Rina D.
Japanese to English
“Needed my transcript translated fast for an OPT application. Accurate, professional, and delivered ahead of schedule.”
— Kenji T.
Amharic to English
“Used this service for my graduate school application. The certified translation was accepted right away by the admissions office.”
— Selam M.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a certified academic transcript translation?
A certified academic transcript translation is a complete, word-for-word English translation of your transcript, mark sheet, or academic record, accompanied by a signed Certificate of Translation Accuracy. USCIS, universities, and credential evaluators require certified translations to verify that the translation is accurate and completed by a qualified translator.
Does USCIS require a certified translation of my academic transcript?
Yes. If your transcript is not in English, USCIS requires a complete certified English translation under 8 CFR § 103.2(b)(3). The translation must be submitted along with a copy of the original document for petitions such as H-1B, EB-2, EB-3, OPT, and other USCIS filings that rely on educational evidence.
Do U.S. universities accept certified translations for admissions?
Yes. Most U.S. universities accept certified translations of foreign academic transcripts for admissions review. Check with your specific institution for any additional requirements, such as a sealed envelope or direct submission from the translation provider.
Will my translated transcript be accepted by WES or NACES evaluators?
Yes. Our certified translations meet the requirements of WES, ECE, and all NACES-member credential evaluation organizations. We recommend confirming specific format requirements with your evaluator before ordering.
Can I translate my own academic transcript?
No. USCIS and most universities require an independent, professional translator. Self-translations or translations from a friend or relative can raise accuracy concerns and may result in a rejected application or a Request for Evidence (RFE).
Why do credential evaluators or USCIS reject transcript translations?
Common reasons include a missing certification statement, incomplete translation of grade tables or course names, omitted stamps or seals, incorrect grading-scale notation, illegible source documents, and missing translator information.
How much does a certified academic transcript translation cost?
Our certified academic transcript translation service costs only $18 per page, with no hidden fees. Every translation includes a signed Certificate of Translation Accuracy and is accepted by USCIS, universities, and credential evaluators.
How long does it take to receive my certified transcript translation?
Most academic transcript translations are completed within 24 hours and delivered digitally in PDF format. Expedited 12–24hr service is available for urgent application deadlines.
Do I need to mail my original transcript?
No. A clear scan or high-resolution photo of your transcript is sufficient. Simply upload your document online, and our translators will prepare your certified translation.
Which languages do you support for academic transcript translation?
We provide certified academic transcript translations in more than 100 languages, including Spanish, Hindi, Punjabi, Gujarati, Tamil, Telugu, Chinese, Russian, Arabic, Portuguese, French, Korean, and Japanese.
Do you translate Indian mark sheets and transcripts?
Yes. We regularly translate mark sheets, transcripts, and academic records issued in India, including documents in Hindi, Marathi, Gujarati, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, Bengali, and Malayalam, from state boards, CBSE, and all Indian universities.
Can you translate transcripts with different grading systems (CGPA, percentage, or GPA)?
Yes. We translate the grade values exactly as they appear on your original transcript, including CGPA, percentage, and letter-grade systems. For a formal grade-scale conversion or equivalency, we recommend requesting a credential evaluation (such as WES) in addition to translation.
How are pages counted for transcript translation?
A page is defined as 250 words or less, including numbers. Transcripts with dense grade tables often run more than one page. If you aren’t sure of your page count, request a free quote — we’ll provide the page count along with the estimated turnaround time and total price.
What is the difference between a certified translation and a notarized translation?
A certified translation includes a signed statement confirming the accuracy of the translation. A notarized translation includes an additional notary acknowledgment. Most USCIS filings, universities, and evaluators require certified translations and do not require notarization.
Will your certified academic transcript translations be accepted by USCIS?
Yes. Our certified translations are prepared according to USCIS translation requirements under 8 CFR § 103.2(b)(3) and include the certification statement required for immigration filings that rely on educational documentation.
Can I use the same transcript translation for a visa, university application, and licensing board?
Yes. Certified academic transcript translations are commonly accepted for university admissions, immigration petitions (H-1B, EB-2, EB-3, OPT), credential evaluations, and professional licensing board applications (NCEES, ECFMG, nursing and teaching boards).
What documents are commonly translated along with academic transcripts?
Many clients also request certified translations of diplomas, degree certificates, school leaving certificates, Ministry of Education equivalency letters, course outlines and syllabi, birth certificates, and passports.
How do I order a certified academic transcript translation online?
Simply upload a clear copy of your transcript, place your order online, and receive your certified translation by email, often within 24 hours.
Where can I get a certified academic transcript translation near me?
You can order a certified academic transcript translation entirely online from anywhere in the United States. There’s no need to visit a local office — upload your document and receive your certified translation by email.
Do you translate diplomas and degree certificates too?
Yes. In addition to transcripts and mark sheets, we translate diplomas, degree certificates, school leaving certificates, and Ministry of Education equivalency letters using the same certification process.
What should a USCIS or university academic transcript translation include?
A complete transcript translation should include all text from the original document — course names, grades, credit hours, dates, institutional stamps, seals, and signatures — along with a signed Certificate of Translation Accuracy.
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Academic Transcript Translation Requirements
USCIS, universities, and credential evaluation agencies require that any foreign-language academic transcript submitted with an application be accompanied by a complete English translation and a certification from the translator. This certification must confirm that the translation is accurate and that the translator is competent to translate.
Under 8 CFR § 103.2(b)(3), USCIS requires a full English translation with a signed certification of accuracy and competency for any foreign-language document submitted with an immigration application — including academic transcripts used to support H-1B, EB-2, EB-3, OPT, or Diversity Visa applications.
⚠️ Important: Missing, incomplete, or improperly certified transcript translations can result in processing delays, Requests for Evidence (RFEs), rejected university applications, or credential evaluations returned as “incomplete.”
Academic Transcript Translation Cost & Turnaround
- Transparent Pricing — Our certified academic transcript translation service costs only $18 per page (up to 250 words, including numbers), with no hidden fees.
- Fast Delivery — Most standard transcript translations are completed within 24 hours and delivered digitally in PDF format. Expedited 12–24hr service is available for urgent deadlines.
Academic Transcript Translation Services You Can Trust
We are a leading USCIS-certified translation provider in the United States. Over 15,000 immigration and academic documents translated — each one accepted by USCIS, universities, credential evaluators, and licensing boards.
10K+ Documents · 4.9★ Rating · 100% Accepted · 24hr Delivery
- ATA Corporate Member #280493 — American Translators Association, the gold standard for professional translation. Our credentials are publicly verifiable.
- 100% USCIS Compliance Guarantee — Translations prepared per 8 CFR 103.2(b)(3), accepted by USCIS, universities, and every NACES-member credential evaluator. No exceptions.
- Multi-Step Quality Review — Rigorous linguistic and formatting QA on every document, including grade tables and grading-scale notation, delivered with a signed Certificate of Accuracy.
- Accepted Everywhere: USCIS · Universities · WES / ECE / NACES · Licensing Boards (NCEES, ECFMG, Nursing & Teaching Boards)
Certified Transcript Translations for Every Origin Country
- Spanish — Mexico & Latin America: Transcripts from Mexico, Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Colombia, Cuba, Dominican Republic. Certified translator seal & signature included.
- Chinese — China & Taiwan: Simplified & Traditional Chinese academic records. Transcripts and diplomas from mainland China, Taiwan, Hong Kong. Full notarization support available.
- Hindi & Regional — India: Mark sheets and transcripts in Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Marathi, Gujarati, Punjabi, Bengali, Malayalam. CGPA, percentage, and grade-point conversion notation preserved exactly as issued.
- Filipino / Tagalog — Philippines: Transcript of Records (TOR) and diploma translations. CHED-issued academic documents. 100% USCIS and university acceptance guarantee.
- Vietnamese — Vietnam: Vietnamese university and secondary school transcripts. Certified translation with notarization available. 24-hour turnaround, rush delivery available.
- Korean — South Korea: Korean university transcript and diploma translations. Grade conversion notation preserved as issued. ATA-certified translators available.
- Russian & Ukrainian — Russia / Ukraine: Academic records from Russia, Ukraine, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan. Cyrillic script expert translators. Embassy-legalized document support.
- Portuguese — Brazil & Portugal: Brazilian university transcript (histórico escolar) translations. Portugal, Cape Verde, Angola academic records. Certified translation in 24 hours.
Editorial Policy
Every translation goes through a second-reviewer check for names, dates, figures, and institutional terminology before delivery. We follow the ATA’s Code of Ethics and Professional Practice. Our content is reviewed regularly to accurately reflect current USCIS, university, and credential-evaluator translation requirements.
About the Author
Shweta Choubey is a Translation Project Manager overseeing 10k+ translation projects annually for government agencies including USCIS and the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Consular Affairs (Passport Services). Her work sits at the intersection of certified translation, regulatory compliance, and large-scale linguistic operations.
📅 Last Updated: August 21, 2026
