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Plain explanations of what the US receiving offices ask for: what the certification has to say, what a filing actually needs, and where the rules are narrower than the advice on a forum. Written for someone holding a document and a deadline.

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Latest guide October 28, 2026 4 min read

USCIS approved translators: what it actually means

USCIS does not approve translators and publishes no list of them. What the regulation asks for is a complete translation with a signed statement from the translator, and this is what an officer checks.

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