Japanese to English Certified Translation for USCIS
Certified Japanese-to-English translation of koseki tohon, juminhyo, and civil documents for USCIS and U.S. agencies.
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Japan's civil registration system is built around the koseki (family register) rather than individual birth certificates. The koseki tohon (full transcript) is what USCIS expects to see for Japanese family-based filings.
Source countries we cover: Japan.
Documents we translate by country
Japan
- 戸籍謄本 (Koseki Tohon — Full Family Register)
- 戸籍抄本 (Koseki Shohon — Individual Extract)
- 住民票 (Juminhyo — Resident Record)
- 婚姻届受理証明書 (Marriage Acceptance Certificate)
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 Japanese documents
Koseki Shohon instead of Tohon
The shohon is an extract of one person's entry. USCIS prefers the full tohon for family-based filings because it shows the full family relationship.
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