Certified Translation

Passport Translation Services

Certified English translation of foreign passport bio pages and stamps for USCIS, schools, and U.S. agencies.

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Passport translations are deceptively tricky. Most of the bio page is already in English on modern machine-readable passports — but USCIS, U.S. universities, and DMVs frequently want the entry/exit stamps, visa pages, or older passports fully translated, especially when proving lawful presence or continuous residence.

We translate the bio page, every stamp, and any visa endorsements — exactly what each agency needs and nothing more, so you don't pay to translate blank pages.

What USCIS uses it for

I-485 (proving lawful entry), N-400 (continuous residence and physical presence calculations), I-589 asylum (entry history), and DMV / state ID applications that require translated foreign IDs.

What we translate

  • Bio page (when not already in English)
  • Entry and exit stamps in chronological order
  • U.S. visa stamps and endorsements
  • Older or expired passports with prior travel history
  • National ID pages, when issued as part of a passport
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.

Why these translations get rejected

Translating stamps with the wrong dates

Many countries write dates as DD-MM-YYYY. Translators who default to U.S. format can swap days and months, creating contradictions with your I-485 timeline.

Skipping illegible stamps

Mark them as '[illegible]' rather than omitting — silent gaps look like missing entries to a USCIS officer reviewing continuous residence.

Frequently asked questions

Usually no. For most filings, the bio page and any stamped pages are enough. Blank pages don't need translation. We confirm the scope with you before charging.
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