Will the civil surgeon accept my translated record?

Certified Translation

Vaccination & Medical Record Translation

Certified translation of foreign vaccination records and medical exams for I-693 and adjustment of status.

USCIS Accepted

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Foreign vaccination records become relevant during the immigration medical exam. The civil surgeon (in the U.S.) or panel physician (abroad) reviews them to decide which vaccines you still need before signing Form I-693.

We translate vaccine names, dates, and manufacturer detail accurately so the civil surgeon can match each entry to the CDC's required vaccine list. Wrong translation here means repeat shots you didn't need.

What USCIS uses it for

I-693 (Report of Immigration Medical Examination), required for I-485 and refugee adjustment of status filings.

What we translate

WHO yellow vaccination cards
National pediatric immunization records
Adult booster records from clinics or employers
Hospital vaccination records

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

Vaccine brand vs. generic name confusion

Many countries record only the brand name. The translation should preserve the brand and let the civil surgeon map it to the active ingredient.

Dates in non-Gregorian calendars

Records from Iran, Ethiopia, Thailand, and Saudi Arabia may use non-Gregorian dates. We translate them with both the original and the Gregorian equivalent in brackets.

Frequently asked questions

Yes, when the translation is certified and complete. Civil surgeons are accustomed to translated foreign records — what they need is a clear, line-by-line rendering they can match against the CDC schedule.

USCIS Accepted