USCIS translations

USCIS-certified translations from Panama

USCIS requires every foreign-language document to be filed with a complete English translation and the translator's certification under 8 CFR 103.2(b)(3): a signed statement of accuracy and competence. We deliver exactly that format — produced by a Certified Public Translator registered with Panama's Ministry of Foreign Affairs — from $20 per document, in 24–72 business hours.

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From $20–40 per document
Delivery 24–72 business hours
Legal basis: 8 CFR 103.2(b)(3)

Which documents need translation?

Birth certificates

The core document of nearly every family petition. Translated in full into English with the 8 CFR certification attached.

Marriage and divorce records

Required for spouse petitions and adjustment of status. Court judgments and margin notes are translated too.

Police records

When your case requires them. The translation reproduces every stamp, code and footnote in full.

How much does it cost?

From $20 per document of up to 275 words, plus $0.07 per additional word, plus Panama's 7% ITBMS tax. A birth certificate comes to about $21.40 total; longer documents with court judgments or annexes run $35–50. The 8 CFR 103.2(b)(3) certification is included at no extra cost.

How long does it take?

Standard delivery is 48–72 business hours. If your biometrics appointment or RFE deadline is close, Express delivers in 24 hours (+50%) and Same-day in under 8 hours (+100%) when you pay before 11:00 a.m. and a translator is available.

How does it work?

  1. 1Send a photo or PDF of your document on WhatsApp — English is fine.
  2. 2Get the exact quote in under 60 seconds.
  3. 3Pay by Yappy or coordinate payment; confirmation is instant.
  4. 4A MIRE-registered Certified Public Translator produces the English translation with the 8 CFR certification.
  5. 5Receive the signed PDF by email — ready to file with your petition — plus free physical delivery in Panama City.

Frequently asked questions

Does USCIS accept translations made in Panama?
Yes. USCIS does not require the translator to be in the United States — it requires the format of 8 CFR 103.2(b)(3): a complete English translation with the translator's signed certification of accuracy and competence. Our translations follow that format exactly, and the translator's official Panamanian registration adds verifiable traceability.
Does the translation need an apostille or notarization for USCIS?
No. For filings with USCIS, the certified translation under 8 CFR 103.2(b)(3) is sufficient on its own — no apostille of the original or the translation, and no notarization. Apostilles matter for other destinations (consular processing or registering documents abroad), not for USCIS petitions inside the US.
Can you translate my whole document set for an I-130 or I-485?
Yes. Typical sets include birth certificates, marriage certificates, divorce judgments and police records. Send everything in one WhatsApp conversation: each document gets its own certified translation and certification page, and you receive one exact quote for the full set before paying.
How fast can I get it if I have an RFE deadline?
Express delivers in 24 business hours (+50%) and Same-day in under 8 hours (+100%) when you pay before 11:00 a.m. and a translator is available. The signed PDF is usually what you need for filing, and it arrives by email as soon as the translator signs.
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