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Certified Translation for Immigration Court
Immigration court asks for more than USCIS does. Under 8 CFR 1003.33 every foreign-language document filed with EOIR must come with an English translation and a signed certification that the translator is competent and that the translation is true and accurate — and the practice manual wants the translator's contact details on it. eVerbary's certification carries all of that.
$24.95/page
Flat rate per page, up to 250 words. No hidden fees.
100% USCIS acceptance
Every certified translation is guaranteed to be accepted by USCIS.
24-hour delivery
Most 1-3 page documents are delivered within 24 hours. Same-day available.
What the regulation actually requires
8 CFR 1003.33 is short and specific: any foreign-language document offered by a party in a proceeding must be accompanied by an English translation and by a certification, legibly printed or typed and signed by the translator, stating that the translator is competent to translate the document and that the translation is true and accurate to the best of the translator's ability.
The EOIR practice manual goes further than the regulation. It asks that the certification be typed, signed and attached to the foreign-language document, and that it carry the translator's name, signature, address and telephone number. Where one certification covers more than one document, it has to say which documents it covers. The certification does not need to be notarized.
Why filings get bounced here and not at USCIS
USCIS asks for a certification of competence and accuracy under 8 CFR 103.2(b)(3). Immigration court asks for that plus contact details for the person who signed it, attached to the document itself. A certification that sails through a USCIS filing can be deficient in court for the simple reason that it does not say where the translator can be reached.
Our certifications are issued on company letterhead with our contact information and page numbering across every page, so one packet satisfies both. If your filing needs a single certification covering a bundle of exhibits, tell us and it will list them.
What gets filed
Everything in the record that is not in English: identity and civil documents, police and criminal records, country-conditions evidence, medical and psychological reports, declarations and affidavits from witnesses abroad, correspondence, and the exhibits attached to a motion.
Deadlines in immigration court are unforgiving, and evidence usually has to be filed well before a hearing. Typical delivery is within 24 hours and same-day is available; say so when you order.
Translation is not interpretation
A translator works on documents. An interpreter works in the hearing room, and EOIR provides interpreters for proceedings. If what you need is someone at a hearing, that is a different service and not one we are providing here.
How it works
Upload a photo or a scan of your document, pick the language pair and check out online. You never have to mail originals: a legible copy is all we need.
A professional human translator, never machine translation, translates the document word for word and mirrors the layout of the original. Every certified translation ships with a signed Certificate of Translation Accuracy that meets the requirements of USCIS, courts and universities.
Your translation is delivered digitally, usually within 24 hours for documents of one to three pages, and same-day delivery is available. If anything needs adjusting, we revise it.
Certified vs. standard translation
A certified translation is a word-for-word translation accompanied by a signed statement attesting to its accuracy and completeness. It is what official bodies require: USCIS, courts, universities and government agencies. Certified translations are $24.95 per page, where a page is up to 250 words.
A standard translation is for business or personal use where certification is not needed, such as CVs, client intake forms or marketing material, and is billed at $0.10 per word.
Frequently asked questions
What does 8 CFR 1003.33 require?
An English translation of every foreign-language document filed, plus a legible, signed certification from the translator stating that they are competent to translate it and that the translation is true and accurate to the best of their ability.
Does the certification have to be notarized for immigration court?
No. It must be typed, signed and attached to the document, and the practice manual asks for the translator's name, address and telephone number. Notarization can be added if a judge or a specific filing calls for it.
Can one certification cover several exhibits?
Yes, provided it specifies which documents it covers. Tell us you need a bundled certification and we will list them on it.
Ready to get started?
Upload your documents and receive your certified translation, typically within 24 hours.