Certified Translation for Asylum Applications
A certified translation for an asylum application renders your personal statement, birth certificate, or supporting evidence into English with a signed Certificate of Accuracy USCIS and immigration courts accept. Cloud Translate delivers it at $18 per page in 24–48 hours, with a 100% acceptance guarantee on the translation.
Why Choose Cloud Translate
- Certified translations formatted for USCIS Form I-589 and immigration court filings
- 100% acceptance guarantee on the translation, free revisions if a document is ever rejected on translation accuracy
- $18 per page standard, flat and transparent, no quote requests, no hidden add-ons
- 24–48 hour standard turnaround, with expedited options for close filing or interview dates
- Every document handled with strict confidentiality
Common Situations
Asylum applications cover a few different paths, each with its own documents:
- Filing Form I-589 for affirmative asylum with the USCIS Asylum Office
- generally within one year of arriving in the U.S., with limited exceptions, and usually needs your personal statement and supporting documents translated.
- Requesting asylum as a defense in removal proceedings (defensive asylum)
- is heard by an immigration judge, not the USCIS Asylum Office; see our Deportation Defense page for that process.
- Including a spouse or children as derivatives on your asylum application
- usually needs their birth certificates and your marriage certificate translated.
- Submitting supporting evidence, such as police reports, court records, or medical records from your home country
- needs each document translated and certified before it can be submitted with your application.
Documents You'll Likely Need to Translate
Depending on your case, one or more of these usually needs to be translated and certified:
- Affidavit Translation — For personal statements, declarations, or witness statements submitted with your application.
- Birth Certificate Translation — For you and any spouse or children included as derivatives.
- Court Documents Translation — For foreign court records, police reports, or other evidence supporting your claim.
Where This Goes: The USCIS Asylum Office, or Immigration Court
Asylum applications generally follow one of two paths. Affirmative asylum is filed proactively with the USCIS Asylum Office using Form I-589, when you're not already in removal proceedings, and generally must be filed within one year of arriving in the U.S., with limited exceptions. Defensive asylum is requested as a defense before an immigration judge when you are already in removal proceedings; see our Deportation Defense page for that process. Both paths rely on the same kind of translated documents, and we're glad to help with either.
Sample certified translation documents
Your certified translation is delivered as a digital PDF with an official Certificate of Translation Accuracy, signed and stamped by the translator and Cloud Translate. We apply basic formatting to keep it readable, but we do not replicate the design of your source document.
The certification includes:
- A statement confirming the translation is complete and accurate.
- The document description and language pair.
- The translator’s signature and qualifications.
- Cloud Translate’s signature, stamp, letterhead, and contact information.
How It Works
From upload to certified PDF in four steps.
Upload your personal statement, birth certificate, or supporting evidence, and tell us your filing timeline.
Get a free quote and choose standard, expedited, or same-day delivery.
A translator experienced with asylum and immigration documents completes the translation, with your documents handled confidentially throughout; a second linguist checks it for accuracy.
Receive your certified PDF by email, ready to submit to USCIS or the immigration court, with notarization and hard-copy mail available.
01 — Send us your document
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Questions & Answers
Frequently asked questions.
What people ask before ordering a translation for asylum applications.
How long does a certified translation for an asylum application take?
Most are completed within 24–48 hours. Expedited and same-day delivery are available when a filing deadline or interview date is close.
Will USCIS or the immigration court accept my translated documents?
Yes. We provide a signed Certificate of Accuracy with every translation, the standard format USCIS and immigration courts require for foreign-language documents submitted with an asylum claim.
Do you help write or draft my personal statement?
No. We translate what you provide; we don't draft, edit for content, or advise on what to include in your statement. A licensed immigration attorney or an accredited asylum legal service organization can help with that part.
Can you give me legal advice about my case, or represent me with USCIS or a court?
No. Cloud Translate translates documents; we are not attorneys and don't provide legal advice or representation. For guidance on your case, contact a licensed immigration attorney or a nonprofit legal aid organization.
What's the difference between affirmative and defensive asylum?
Affirmative asylum is filed proactively with the USCIS Asylum Office using Form I-589 when you're not already in removal proceedings. Defensive asylum is requested as a defense before an immigration judge when you are in removal proceedings; see our Deportation Defense page for that process.
Is there a deadline to file for asylum?
Generally, yes, within one year of your arrival in the U.S., though limited exceptions exist. An immigration attorney can help assess whether an exception applies to your situation.
Can a family member or friend translate my documents instead?
No. USCIS and immigration courts require an independent, certified translator, not a relative, friend, or the applicant. A self-interested translation is typically rejected.
How do you handle sensitive or confidential documents?
We understand asylum documents are deeply personal and sensitive. Every translation is handled with strict confidentiality and shared only as needed to complete your order.