Korean to English Certified Translation for USCIS
Certified Korean-to-English translation of family relation certificates, basic certificates, and civil documents for USCIS.
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South Korea replaced the household-register (호적등본 / hojuk-deungbon) system in 2008 with the new Family Relation Certificate (가족관계증명서) and Basic Certificate (기본증명서). Older filings still produce hojuk documents; newer filings produce the new certificates. We translate both correctly.
Source countries we cover: South Korea.
Documents we translate by country
South Korea
- 가족관계증명서 (Family Relation Certificate)
- 기본증명서 (Basic Certificate)
- 혼인관계증명서 (Marriage Relation Certificate)
- 출입국사실증명 (Travel Record 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 Korean documents
Old hojuk vs. new certificates
Filings before 2008 often relied on hojuk; many Koreans still have copies. USCIS accepts either, but the translation must clearly identify which document it is.
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