Certified Translation for US Immigration: Documents You Need

Certified Translation for US Immigration: What Documents Do You Need?

July 8, 2026

Applying for a US visa, Green Card, or citizenship? The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has clear requirements for translated documents — and getting them wrong can delay or derail your application. Here's everything Indian applicants need to know.

USCIS Translation Requirements

USCIS requires that any document not in English must be accompanied by a complete English translation. The translator must certify that the translation is accurate and complete, and that they are competent to translate from the source language to English. This certification must include the translator's signature, printed name, date, and contact information.

Which Documents Need Translation for US Immigration?

Depending on your visa category or immigration benefit, you may need certified translations of:

Birth certificate
Marriage or divorce certificate
Police clearance certificate (from Indian states)
Academic transcripts and degree certificates
Affidavits and court documents
Medical records (for certain visa categories)
Financial documents

Common US Visa Categories That Require Translations

F-1 Student Visa — transcripts, degree certificates
H-1B Work Visa — educational credentials, experience letters
Family-Based Green Card — birth certificates, marriage certificates
Naturalization (N-400) — personal documents
Asylum Applications — police records, court documents, personal statements

Why Choose Certified Translation India for USCIS Submissions?

Our translations are prepared by qualified, experienced translators and accompanied by a signed certification statement meeting USCIS standards. We translate from Hindi, Punjabi, and all other Indian languages into English. Delivered digitally and in hard copy as needed.