Certified Translation for US immigration Services (USCIS) and Universities


A certified translation for the US immigration services (USCIS) is a translation that has been completed by a professional translator or translation company. A certified translation is a translation that includes the following documents:
  1. A copy of the source document (in the original language)
  2. The translated document that the translator submitted
  3. An affidavit signed by the translator or translation company representative, with the signature notarized by a notary, stating that the translator or translation company representative believes that the translated document to be an accurate and complete translation of the original document.

After the translation is finished, it will be signed and sealed by the Director of Translations and placed in a secure envelope. 
This is acceptable for USCIS (US immigration); other organizations, such as WES and universities and medical schools may have additional requirements. Unlike Europe, in the United States, there are no "sworn translators" or "sworn translations". There is no such term as a sworn translator in Los Angeles, since in the United States, there are no licensed or sworn translators. However, there are "certified translations" and "certified translators". Our translators can provide certified translation services for all documents.  
For the USCIS, notarization is not necessary, but a lot of our clients are requesting this service. We recommend obtaining a certified and notarized translation.

How do I know if my translation needs to be certified?

Usually the following types of document translations need to be certified:
  • Birth Certificates
  • Passports
  • Marriage Certificates
  • Divorce Certificates
  • Wills & Trusts
  • Academic Degrees, Diplomas 
  • School Transcripts
  • Adoption Papers
  • Legal Government Documents
  • Testimonies
  • Employment Verification Letters
  • Financial Statements
  • Legal Contracts
  • Police Records
  • Leases and Legal Titles
  • Letters of References

We offer certified translation services in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, West Hollywood, North Hollywood, and all other major cities.
If you need a certified translation, please call us at 310-849-3272 or email us for fast and reliable service.