EB-5 Source-of-Funds Translation
Certified translation of the foreign records that trace an EB-5 investor's money: bank and tax records, company documents, property sales, gifts and loans.
Reviewed by Murat Saymaz, Global Certified Translations · Facts checked 4 November 2026
The short answer
An EB-5 petition (Form I-526E or I-526) must show the investment came from a lawful source (8 CFR 204.6(j)(3)), which means tracing the money through foreign bank statements, tax returns, company records, sale contracts and gift or loan documents. Every foreign-language page filed needs a certified English translation (8 CFR 103.2(b)(3)), and packets often run to hundreds of pages.
Rules that apply
Each rule links to its source. Checked 4 November 2026. Rules change, so confirm with the office that will receive your documents.
| Rule | Source |
|---|---|
| The petition must show the capital was obtained through lawful means, with evidence such as foreign business registration, tax returns and other income records. | 8 CFR 204.6(j)(3) |
| Foreign-language documents filed with USCIS need certified English translations. | 8 CFR 103.2(b)(3) |
| Regional center investors file Form I-526E; standalone investors file Form I-526. | USCIS, Form I-526E |
| USCIS policy on EB-5 eligibility, including lawful source of funds, is set out in the Policy Manual. | USCIS Policy Manual, Volume 6, Part G |
| The EB-5 category and its investment amounts are set by statute, as amended by the EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act of 2022. | 8 U.S.C. 1153(b)(5) |
A path of money, document by document
EB-5 adjudicators follow the money backwards: from the investment, to the account it was sent from, to how it got there (a salary, profits from a company, the sale of an apartment, a gift from a parent, a loan secured on property), and how that source was itself lawful. Each step is a document, and most of them are in the investor's language. A source-of-funds packet commonly includes:
- Bank statements showing the funds and every transfer between accounts.
- Several years of personal and company tax returns or assessments.
- Company registration extracts, articles, shareholder registers and audited accounts.
- Employment contracts and salary certificates.
- Property title records and sale contracts, with proof of payment.
- Gift deeds or loan agreements, and the donor's or lender's own source documents.
- Currency exchange and outbound remittance records.
Consistency across hundreds of pages
In a packet this size, the risk is not one bad sentence but small inconsistencies: a company name translated two ways, an account number with a digit dropped, a person's name in two spellings. We keep a running sheet for each packet: names of people and companies (with the spelling from passports and official English names where they exist), account numbers, property addresses and registry numbers, and use it on every page. If two original documents themselves disagree, we translate each as written and flag the difference to the attorney.
Numbers and currencies
Amounts stay in the original currency, exactly as printed. We do not convert, round or total figures; the attorney or accountant prepares any summary tables. Decimal and thousands separators are converted to US style with a note, so 1.250.000,00 becomes 1,250,000.00.
Scheduling a large packet
Send the index or the attorney's evidence list. We translate in the order you need: usually the core tracing documents first (the bank transfers and the main source), then supporting records. Each batch is delivered with certificates, ready to place behind the originals, and dates for the whole packet are confirmed before you order.
Gifts and loans
When funds come from a gift or a loan, USCIS looks at the donor's or lender's money too. A gift from a parent therefore brings the parent's bank records, income documents and gift deed into the packet, and a loan secured on property brings the loan agreement, the mortgage registration and the property title. Translate those with the same name list as the investor's documents, so the family names match across both sets.
What we don't do
We translate; we do not prepare source-of-funds analyses, business plans or petitions, give legal, tax or investment advice, or verify that funds are lawful.
Documents we translate for this
Bank Statement translation
Certified translation of foreign bank statements as evidence of assets for the I-864 affidavit of support, visas, courts and lenders.
Tax Return translation
Certified translation of foreign tax returns, assessments and certificates for the IRS foreign tax credit, EB-5 source of funds, mortgages and visa …
Financial Statement translation
Certified translation of balance sheets, income statements, audit reports and notes for banks, investors, the SEC, USCIS and auditors.
Business Registration translation
Certified translation of foreign company register extracts, articles, licences and tax registrations for US banks, USCIS, state filings and partners.
Contract translation
Certified translation of contracts and leases: supply, distribution, employment, rental and sale agreements, for signing, courts, lenders and USCIS.
Price
$39 for the first page (up to 250 words) into English, $49 into any other language, then $0.116 per additional word. Each file is priced on its own. The signed certificate of accuracy is included.
Full pricingTurnaround
24 hours standard for most documents. Expedited service is +50% for 6–8 hours and +100% for 1–3 hours. Large files are quoted with a delivery date before you pay.
Questions
Do translations need to be notarized for EB-5?
No. USCIS requires a translator's certification of competence and accuracy, not notarization.
Do you convert amounts into US dollars for EB-5?
No. Amounts stay as printed. Your attorney or accountant prepares any conversion tables.
How long does an EB-5 translation packet take?
It depends on the page count. A few hundred pages are usually scheduled in batches over one to three weeks, with dates confirmed before you order.
Do you translate every page of bank statements?
For USCIS, every page you file must be fully translated. Your attorney decides which pages to file; we translate them in full.
Can you work directly with our immigration attorney?
Yes. Most EB-5 packets are coordinated with the attorney, who sends the evidence list and receives the translations.
Related
Prepared by Global Certified Translations, Edgewater, NJ. Translations are signed by a State Court Certified Translator. This page explains translation requirements; it is not legal advice.
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