Traducción Certificada Español a Inglés – Aceptada por USCIS

USCIS-Accepted Certified Translation

When you submit a Spanish-language document to USCIS, the agency requires a certified English translation accompanies every page. ITC delivers that translation with a notarized certificate of accuracy, prepared by qualified native Spanish-speaking linguists and reviewed through a multi-step quality process. Whether you are filing an I-130 petition, adjusting your status, or responding to a Request for Evidence, your translation package arrives ready for submission.

USCIS does not certify or approve individual translators. What the agency accepts is the document package itself: a complete, accurate translation paired with a signed, notarized certificate of accuracy attesting that the translation is true and complete to the best of the translator’s knowledge. That is the standard ITC meets on every project. Our certified translation deliverable is built around this requirement.

Documents We Translate for USCIS

If your filing requires it, we translate it. Below are the document types we handle most often for Spanish to English USCIS submissions, listed in the order they appear in immigration filings.

Birth Certificate (Acta de Nacimiento)

The Acta de Nacimiento is the most frequently translated document in family-based immigration. It appears in virtually every petition, from I-130 filings to N-400 naturalization applications. We translate the full certificate, including margins, official seals, and registrar annotations.

Marriage Certificate (Acta de Matrimonio)

The Acta de Matrimonio supports family-based petitions, adjustment of status, and removal of conditions on residence. We translate the complete document, capturing every named party, date, and civil registry reference.

Police Record (Antecedentes Penales)

Antecedentes Penales is required for adult beneficiaries across most immigration categories. The correct English rendering is “criminal record” or “police clearance certificate,” not “criminal antecedents.” Precise terminology matters because USCIS reviewers compare the translation against the source document.

Divorce Decree (Sentencia de Divorcio)

When a prior marriage has ended, the Sentencia de Divorcio establishes legal termination. Family-based filings require this proof before a new petition can move forward. We translate the full decree, including judicial findings, case numbers, and filing dates.

Academic Transcripts and Diplomas (Historial Académico)

Employment-based immigration petitions often require translated Historial Académico records and diplomas. We translate course titles, credit hours, grading scales, and institutional names with attention to the educational system of the originating country.

Death Certificate (Acta de Defunción)

The Acta de Defunción is required when petitioning on behalf of a deceased relative or when a widow or widower self-petitions under specific provisions. We translate the complete certificate, including cause of death, if listed, and registrar details.

Court Orders and Dispositions

Prior court interactions, including vacated convictions, dismissals, or sentencing documents, require certified translation for immigration filings. We translate the full disposition, preserving legal terminology and case references.

Medical Records

Vaccination histories, I-693 medical exam documentation, and treatment records may require translation for adjustment of status applications. We handle sensitive medical content with appropriate confidentiality controls and can coordinate with covered entities under Business Associate Agreements when needed.

Power of Attorney (Poder Notarial)

A Poder Notarial may be required when a beneficiary is represented by a family member or attorney through a notarized proxy. We translate the full document, preserving the legal authority granted and the scope of representation.

Tax and Fiscal Documents (Constancia de Situación Fiscal)

Income-related filings, including I-864 Affidavit of Support supporting documents, may require translated Constancia de Situación Fiscal records and related tax documentation. We translate fiscal identification numbers, income figures, and institutional names with precision.

USCIS, NVC, and DOS: What Your Filing Needs

Immigration filings move through several federal agencies, and each has its own document requirements. Understanding what your filing needs helps you avoid delays.

USCIS Acceptance

USCIS accepts a translation of any foreign-language document submitted in support of an immigration petition, provided the translation includes a certificate of accuracy signed by the translator and notarized. ITC delivers this certificate as standard on every USCIS project. The acceptance standard is about the document package, not about a specific translator credential. There is no such thing as a “USCIS-certified translator,” and the agency does not maintain a list of approved translators.

NVC (National Visa Center) Acceptance

For consular processing, the National Visa Center applies the same translation standard as USCIS. The same certified translation that supports your I-130 filing works for the NVC submission that follows. You do not need a separate translation package for each stage of your case.

DOS Apostille Coordination

Some filings require an apostille from the US Department of State or the originating state in addition to the translation. ITC does not issue apostilles directly. We do coordinate with apostille service providers when your filing requires that additional layer, and we can help you identify what your specific documents need before you submit.

Turnaround Tiers: Standard, Expedited, and Rush

Every immigration filing operates on a deadline. We offer three turnaround tiers so you can choose the option that matches your filing window.

Standard

Our standard turnaround fits most filings where no immediate deadline is pressing. This is the right choice when you are gathering documents early in your petition process and have time to let the standard workflow run its course.

Expedited

Expedited delivery trims one to two days from standard turnaround on single-document projects, and more on larger sets. Choose this tier when you have a known submission date approaching and need your translated documents to arrive with margin to spare.

Rush and Same-Day

When a Request for Evidence arrives, the clock starts immediately. USCIS typically allows 30 to 87 days to respond, but the practical deadline feels urgent because the response window includes mailing time, review time, and document gathering. Rush and same-day delivery is available for RFE responses and other deadline-driven filings. Contact us as early as possible so we can align production with your response window.

How ITC Translates for USCIS

Every certified translation we produce for USCIS moves through a structured quality process. No step stands alone, and no single person carries the full responsibility for accuracy.

Qualified Native Spanish-Speaking Linguists

Your document is assigned to a linguist who reads and writes Spanish as a native language and who works into English with professional fluency. The linguist translates the full document, preserving formatting, official terminology, and every data point in the source.

Independent Proofreading

A second linguist reviews the translation independently, comparing it line by line against the source document. This step catches terminology choices, omissions, and formatting questions before the translation moves forward.

QA Review

A quality assurance review confirms that names, dates, identification numbers, and institutional references are consistent across the translation and the certificate of accuracy. The review also checks that the deliverable meets USCIS formatting expectations.

Notarized Certificate of Accuracy

Every project ships with a signed, notarized certificate of accuracy attesting that the translation is true and complete to the best of the translator’s knowledge. This is the document USCIS expects to see alongside your translated filing materials.

ITC has translated for clients across 230+ languages since 1969. Our 4,500 translators include qualified Spanish to English specialists who understand the documentation standards that USCIS, NVC, and consular officers look for. When your immigration case involves documents in multiple languages, a single vendor can handle the full set.

Diacritic and Typography Discipline

Correct Spanish typography is not cosmetic. It is substantive. A name rendered without its accent, such as “Rodriguez” instead of “Rodríguez,” or a document title missing its required mark, signals carelessness to the reviewer who compares the translation against the original. The accents on Acta de Nacimiento, Acta de Matrimonio, Sentencia de Divorcio, Acta de Defunción, Antecedentes Penales, Historial Académico, Poder Notarial, and Constancia de Situación Fiscal are part of the document’s identity. We treat them that way. Note that “penales” in Antecedentes Penales does not carry an accent. That distinction matters, and our linguists know the difference.

Related Services and Languages

This page covers Spanish to English translation for USCIS filings. If your needs extend beyond immigration documents, we offer broader resources:

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