Applying for U.S. citizenship is easier when the supporting records are organized before you get deep into the filing process. For applicants with foreign-language records, that usually means identifying what needs certified translation early instead of discovering it at the end.
Records to review before filing
- Birth and marriage certificates
- Divorce records or name-change documents
- Identity documents and supporting civil records
- Any court or administrative documents tied to the application
Why translation should be handled early
Foreign-language records generally need a full English translation and certification from the translator before they are submitted to USCIS. Taking care of that step early keeps the rest of the application workflow cleaner and makes it easier to review the full evidence package.
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Useful next steps
Start with our USCIS document translation guide, review USCIS translation requirements or go directly to certified translation services for USCIS.