Certified Translation for Green Card / Adjustment of Status
A certified translation for a green card or adjustment of status application renders your birth certificate, marriage certificate, or divorce decree into English with a signed Certificate of Accuracy USCIS accepts. 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-485, filed directly inside the U.S.
- 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 translation double-checked by a second linguist before delivery
Common Situations
Green card and adjustment of status cases cover a few different categories, each with its own documents:
- Family-based adjustment of status (spouse, parent, child, or other relative of a U.S. citizen or green card holder)
- usually needs a birth certificate and marriage certificate translated, plus a divorce decree if either party was previously married.
- Employment-based adjustment of status after an approved I-140 petition
- usually needs a birth certificate and any other required civil documents translated for the I-485 filing.
- Adjusting status after a K-1 fiancé visa and marriage within 90 days
- often reuses the same translated birth certificate and divorce decree already submitted with the I-129F petition.
- Asylee or refugee adjustment of status after one year in the U.S.
- usually needs a birth certificate and any other civil documents translated to support the I-485 filing.
Documents You'll Likely Need to Translate
Depending on your category, one or more of these usually needs to be translated and certified:
- Birth Certificate Translation — Required in nearly every adjustment of status category.
- Marriage Certificate Translation — Required for family-based adjustment through a spouse.
- Divorce Decree Translation — Required if either party was previously married.
Where This Goes: USCIS Form I-485, Filed Inside the U.S.
Adjustment of status is filed with USCIS while you're already inside the U.S., using Form I-485, without going through the National Visa Center or a U.S. embassy interview abroad. That's the key difference from consular processing, which our Marriages Abroad page covers for applicants outside the U.S. USCIS also conducts its own background check through biometrics for adjustment applicants, which is why a foreign police clearance certificate, common in consular processing, generally isn't required here.
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.
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How It Works
From upload to certified PDF in four steps.
Upload the birth certificate, marriage certificate, or divorce decree your category requires, and tell us your filing timeline.
Get a free quote and choose standard, expedited, or same-day delivery.
A translator experienced with USCIS and civil documents completes the translation; a second linguist checks it for accuracy.
Receive your certified PDF by email, ready to submit with your I-485, 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 green card / adjustment of status.
How long does a certified translation for adjustment of status take?
Most are completed within 24–48 hours. Expedited and same-day delivery are available when your I-485 filing or interview date is close.
Will USCIS accept my translated documents for Form I-485?
Yes. We provide a signed Certificate of Accuracy with every translation, the standard format USCIS requires for foreign-language documents submitted with an adjustment of status application.
Do I need a foreign police clearance certificate for adjustment of status?
Generally, no. Unlike consular processing abroad, adjustment of status filed inside the U.S. is typically supported by USCIS's own background check through biometrics rather than a foreign police certificate, though USCIS can request one in specific cases. Confirm your exact requirements with USCIS or an immigration attorney.
Can you give me legal advice about my case, or represent me with USCIS?
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.
What documents are typically needed for adjustment of status?
It depends on your category. Family-based cases usually need a birth certificate and marriage certificate; employment-based and asylee cases usually need a birth certificate and any other required civil documents. Tell us your category and we'll confirm what applies.
How is adjustment of status different from consular processing?
Adjustment of status (Form I-485) is filed with USCIS while you're already in the U.S., without an embassy interview abroad. Consular processing happens through the National Visa Center and a U.S. embassy or consulate instead. If you're applying from outside the U.S., see our Marriages Abroad page.
Can a family member translate my documents instead?
No. USCIS requires an independent, certified translator, not a relative, spouse, or the applicant. A self-interested translation is typically rejected.
I already translated documents for my K-1 visa. Do I need new translations for adjustment of status?
Often not. The same translated birth certificate and divorce decree used for your I-129F petition can frequently be reused for your I-485 filing.