Complete guide to certified passport translation for USCIS, U.S. State Department, DMV, and university applications. Learn what USCIS requires under 8 CFR 103.2(b)(3), how to choose a translator, what the certification statement must contain, and how to avoid common rejections.
A passport is one of the most-requested documents for U.S. immigration, work authorization, and identity verification. USCIS, the State Department, state DMVs, universities, and U.S. employers all accept certified translations of foreign passports for adjustment of status (I-485), naturalization (N-400), passport applications, driver license issuance, university admissions, and Form I-9 employment eligibility verification.
Under 8 CFR 103.2(b)(3), USCIS requires a complete and accurate English translation of every foreign-language passport page, including biographical data, photo page, visa stamps showing absence from the U.S., and any handwritten annotations. The translation must include a signed certification statement with translator name, address, qualifications, and date – no notarization required. Our translators are familiar with passport formats from 100+ countries.
Most common passport-related translation requests in the United States.