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

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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
  • U.S. university undergraduate and graduate admissions
  • Transfer credit evaluations
  • Scholarship and fellowship applications
  • WES (World Education Services)
  • ECE (Educational Credential Evaluators)
  • All NACES (National Association of Credential Evaluation Services) member organizations
  • 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)
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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.

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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.

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$18/ page

Optional Add-ons

Others

$25- $30/Page

How Does It Work?

Step 1: Upload your birth certificate document for certified translation

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.

Step 3: Download your certified birth certificate translation for USCIS

Translation & Review

A professional translator carefully translates your document & we make it available to you for review & approval. 

Step 2: ATA-certified translator reviews your birth certificate

Certified Translation Delivered

The final translated document & certification are delivered to you

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Trusted by over 16,000 Clients

Rated 5 out of 5

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.

Rated 5 out of 5

Japanese to English

“Needed my transcript translated fast for an OPT application. Accurate, professional, and delivered ahead of schedule.”

Kenji T.

Rated 5 out of 5

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.

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.

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.

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.

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).

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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).

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.

Simply upload a clear copy of your transcript, place your order online, and receive your certified translation by email, often within 24 hours.

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.

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.

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

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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

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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