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Adjustment of status · Form I-485
Certified translation for adjustment of status.
Adjusting to permanent residence means proving who you are, who your family is, and that you qualify — document by document. We translate your civil and supporting records into certified English that USCIS accepts with Form I-485, with a signed Certificate of Accuracy on every order.
Overview
One packet, many documents, zero guesswork
An adjustment of status application is paper-heavy: your birth record, marital history, criminal history, and financial picture — and every document not in English must arrive with a complete translation and signed certification. One uncertified document can trigger a Request for Evidence and months of delay.
We handle the full I-485 document set in one order — civil registry records, police clearances, court dispositions, tax records, and employment evidence — keeping names, dates, and places consistent across every document.
Coverage
Documents we translate for adjustment of status
Every document below can be certified from Arabic, French, Spanish, Russian, Georgian, or Hindi into English:
- Birth certificates and family registry records
- Marriage certificates and divorce decrees
- Death certificates (including prior spouses)
- Police clearance certificates
- Court records and case dispositions
- Vaccination and medical records
- Tax returns and IRS transcripts
- Employment verification letters and pay stubs
- Bank statements and financial records
- Passports and national identity cards
- Children’s birth certificates
- Adoption decrees
Process
How certification works
- Upload your documents
Submit clear scans or photos through our secure order form — civil registry extracts, police certificates, tax transcripts, and all.
- We translate and certify
A native-speaking translator produces a complete, accurate English translation of each document, with a signed Certificate of Accuracy attesting to the translator’s competence and to the translation’s completeness and accuracy.
- You file with confidence
Our certification format is the one USCIS requires for I-485 filings — accepted at field offices and service centers nationwide.
Timing & cost
Turnaround and pricing
Standard turnaround is 24–48 hours for typical documents; multi-document I-485 packets are quoted individually up front. Need it faster? Expedited priority processing is available at checkout.
Certified translation is a flat $24.75 per page. The estimate shown when you order is the price you pay — no per-word surprises, no certification surcharge.
For pro bono legal aid organizations
We partner with legal aid nonprofits, pro bono attorneys, law school immigration clinics, and community organizations representing clients who cannot afford private counsel. If your team handles adjustment of status applicants pro bono, our partner program is built for you:
- Priority 24-hour turnaround on time-sensitive filings and hearing deadlines.
- Volume pricing for ongoing caseloads and multi-document packets.
- One dedicated contact who knows your cases and your preferences.
- NDA on file before the first document.
- Monthly invoicing instead of per-order payment.
Email info@translethics.com with the subject line "Legal Aid Partnership" and tell us about your caseload. We reply within one business day.
Frequently asked questions
Does USCIS require certified translations with Form I-485?
Yes. Any document supporting your I-485 that is not in English must be submitted with a complete English translation and a signed certification from the translator. Every certified order from Translethics includes that signed Certificate of Accuracy.
Do I need to translate my entire tax return?
Usually the portions that support your case, such as IRS tax return transcripts. Unsure which pages to include? Send what you have and note it in your order — we confirm the page count before you pay.
My birth certificate is an extract from a civil registry, not a long-form certificate. Can you translate it?
Yes. We regularly translate civil registry extracts, family booklets, and short-form certificates worldwide — mirroring your document exactly, seals, stamps, and marginal notes included.
How do I get my documents to you securely?
Upload them directly through the order form on translethics.com. Files are transmitted securely and handled confidentially.
Ready to order your certified translation?
Upload your documents, get an instant estimate, and pay securely online — Certificate of Accuracy included.