USCIS Translation Mistakes That Lead to Requests for Evidence
A Request for Evidence can add weeks or months to a case. Translation problems are among the easiest causes to prevent. Seven to check before you file.
Sep 29, 2026
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Immigration & USCIS
Translation requirements for USCIS filings and how to avoid translation problems in an immigration case.
Name Spelling Across Translated Documents: Getting Transliteration Right
The same name can be written in English several ways. When your birth certificate, marriage certificate and passport disagree, officials notice. How to keep spellings consistent.
Sep 29, 2026Can You Translate Your Own Documents for USCIS?
The regulation does not name who may translate, only what the translator must certify. That leaves room for self-translation on paper, and a real risk in practice. Here is how to weigh it.
Sep 29, 2026