USCIS Certified Translation Services in Dubai

If you’re filing a green card, visa or family reunion application with USCIS from the UAE, you’ll need a certified English translation of every foreign-language document you submit. At LegalTranslator, we provide certified translations that meet the requirements for USCIS, courts, universities and other authorities in the USA.

USCIS translation requirements

USCIS translation requirements are set out in 8 CFR 103.2(b)(3). According to the rule, any document containing a foreign language submitted to USCIS must be accompanied by a full English-language translation. The translator must certify the translation as complete and accurate, and that they are competent to translate from the foreign language into English.​

Here’s what USCIS does not require:

  • A notary’s stamp adds no legal weight in the eyes of USCIS.
  • The translator doesn’t need to belong to the American Translators Association or hold any specific credential.
  • The translator doesn’t have to be registered in the UAE or be MOJ-approved.

The UAE’s Ministry of Justice maintains a register of sworn (legal) translators, and MOJ-certified translations are the norm for local government use. The United States has no equivalent system. USCIS accepts a translator’s own signed certification of accuracy, not a government appointment.

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Commonly Translated Documents

Some of our most requested documents for legal translations in Dubai:

The certification statement

A certification statement must accompany every USCIS translation. This signed letter confirms that it is a complete and accurate rendering of the original document and that the translator is competent to translate between the two languages. The statement also includes the translator’s name, signature, date, and contact details. You can attach it physically or digitally to the translated document rather than issuing it as a separate, unrelated paper.​

USCIS expects one certification per document. For example, if you translate a birth certificate and divorce decree, each document must have a certification statement attached.  A single blanket statement covering a bundle of unrelated files isn’t standard practice. At LegalTranslators, every certified translation includes a downloadable certificate of accuracy. This helps ensure your translation meets USCIS requirements.​

How  USCIS certified translation works

  1. Project Evaluation: Once you submit your documents, our team will review them and provide a detailed quote and an estimated turnaround time.
     
  2. Translator Assignment: We will assign your document to a professional translator who understands USCIS requirements. The assigned translator possesses expertise in your industry and is fluent in both the source language and English.
     
  3. Translation Process: Our translator will translate your content while preserving the original message, tone, and style.
     
  4. Quality Assurance: After the translation is completed, a second translator will proofread and edit the content to ensure it is free from errors and inconsistencies.
     
  5. Final Delivery: You’ll receive the final, polished version of your translated documents, accompanied by a certificate of translation accuracy in your preferred format. 

Why choose LegalTranslators Dubai

LegalTranslators has built its USCIS translation service around what the regulations require and what UAE-based applicants need.​

  • USCIS-compliant certification on every document: We include a certification statement in every certified translation we produce, so your document meets USCIS and other US filing requirements.
  • Fast turnaround from the UAE: Our certified translation services offer a 24-48-hour turnaround and a same-day delivery option for urgent submissions.
  • Confidential handling of sensitive personal and legal documents: We handle each with the same care and confidentiality regardless of order size.
  • No unnecessary add-ons: Most USCIS filings don’t require notarization or apostille on the translation itself. We apply those services only when a specific filing requires them, and you request them. We don’t add automatic or hidden charges to your orders.
  • 150+ languages covered, including Arabic, Tagalog, Urdu, Hindi, French, and more: We provide translation services to accommodate languages spoken in immigrant and local communities in the UAE.

What Our Customers Are Saying

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Dmitrii
UAE
Human support in the chat.
Nice web ui where i dropped my pdf and got the instant quote. Paid with a card. Human support in the chat.

10th September 2026

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Helmut
US
Easy document upload, quick response
Uploading the original document is very easy. I got the result the next business day. Sent it to USCIS, and it got accepted right away.

13th March 2025

Rated 4.6/5 | 9,371 reviews
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Daria K.
Russian → English (USA)
Translation very fast
I received the translation very fast and it was accepted by the background check company

9th September 2026

Rated 4.6/5 | 9,371 reviews

Frequently Asked Questions

It’s a full English translation of a foreign-language document, accompanied by a signed statement from the translator certifying that the translation is complete, accurate, and that they are competent to perform it, as required under 8 CFR 103.2(b)(3).
The translator (or translation company) signs a certification statement attesting to accuracy and completeness, and attaches it to the translated document. No court, embassy, or government office needs to be involved.
Anyone competent in both languages who can certify the translation. USCIS doesn’t require a specific license, government appointment, or membership in a translators’ association.
Pricing depends on document type and length. Standard civil documents such as birth or marriage certificates are priced per document. Contact Legal Translators for a quote based on your specific paperwork.
No. USCIS requires a signed certification of accuracy, not notarization. A notary stamp doesn’t add any legal standing for USCIS purposes.
You technically can, since 8 CFR 103.2(b)(3) focuses on accuracy and competence, not who translates. In practice, an independent translator is strongly preferred, as it keeps the certification credible and free of perceived bias.