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 for the first page, up to 250 words, and $0.08 per additional word, in up to 3 business days.

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From $20 for the first page

Delivery up to 3 business days (documents up to 10 pages)

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 for the first page, up to 250 words, and $0.08 per additional word, plus Panama's 7% ITBMS tax. A one-page birth certificate comes to $21.40 total; longer documents with court judgments or annexes run $40–55. The 8 CFR 103.2(b)(3) certification is included at no extra cost.

Send your whole file together. Documents in the same language pay for the first page only once; the rest is per word. Three 150-word English documents cost $38.52 together, not $64.20. You save $25.68.

How long does it take?

Standard delivery takes up to 3 business days. If your biometrics appointment or RFE deadline is close, Express delivers in 1 business day (+50%), and Same-day (+100%) applies only when you request it before noon and a translator is available. Timelines apply to documents up to 10 pages (2,500 words); longer documents get a special volume price, quoted by our team.

How does it work?

1Send a photo or PDF of your document on WhatsApp — English is fine.
2Get the exact quote in under 60 seconds (documents up to 10 pages; longer ones get a special volume price from our team).
3Pay with Yappy from your app; confirmation is instant.
4A MIRE-registered Certified Public Translator produces the English translation with the 8 CFR certification.
5Receive the signed PDF by WhatsApp or email at no cost — ready to file with your petition — plus the printed original in Panama City ($5 + ITBMS per order).

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 1 business day (+50%), and Same-day (+100%) applies only when you request it before noon 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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