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Haitian Creole Translation

Haitian Creole to English Certified Translation for USCIS

Certified Haitian Creole–to-English translations of acte de naissance, mariage, and civil documents for U.S. immigration.

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Haitian civil records are typically issued in French, but many recent records — and most personal correspondence — are in Haitian Creole (Kreyòl). We translate both, with native translators familiar with Haitian civil registry conventions including the Archives Nationales d'Haïti format.

Source countries we cover: Haiti.

Documents we translate by country

Haiti

Acte de naissance
Acte de mariage
Extrait des Archives Nationales
Carte d'identification nationale

8 CFR §103.2(b)(3)

What USCIS requires for a foreign-language document

Full English translation
Every word, stamp, seal, and marginal note on the foreign document must be rendered into English — not summarized.
Signed Certificate of Accuracy
The translator certifies, in writing, that the translation is complete and accurate and that they are competent to translate from the source language to English.
Original visible alongside translation
USCIS expects the certified English translation to be submitted together with a legible copy of the original foreign-language document.
Independent translator
The translator cannot be the applicant or beneficiary. Self-translations are routinely rejected, even when accurate.

Common pitfalls with Haitian Creole documents

Lost civil records (post-2010 earthquake)

Haitian civil records destroyed in 2010 are often replaced by Archives Nationales extracts or court-ordered reconstitutions. Both must be translated together.

Frequently asked questions

Request a replacement extract from the Archives Nationales d'Haïti or a judicial declaration of birth. USCIS understands Haiti's civil registry challenges and accepts these replacements when properly translated.

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