USCIS certified translation of Brazilian documents into English
USCIS certified translation is a complete English translation of your Brazilian Portuguese document plus a signed Certificate of Accuracy, and here it is $19 a page, delivered within 24 hours.
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A USCIS certified translation is not a government seal or a special license. Under 8 CFR 103.2(b)(3), USCIS asks for a full English translation of the foreign document together with a signed statement from the translator that it is complete and accurate and that they are competent to translate it. That signed statement is the Certificate of Accuracy, and it is the thing that makes a translation certified. Our USCIS translation requirements guide breaks the rule down in plain English.
We translate Brazilian Portuguese documents in full, including the stamps, seals, registry numbers, and back-page notes an officer actually checks, then attach the signed Certificate of Accuracy to every order. The documents USCIS asks for most are the birth certificate and the marriage certificate, and for some cases a police certificate or divorce decree.
It does not need to be notarized, and it does not need to be a tradução juramentada, the Brazilian sworn format used mainly for official purposes in Brazil and not required by USCIS. Every order is backed by our USCIS acceptance guarantee, and if you want to see exactly what arrives, here is a certified translation sample.
What should a USCIS-compliant certified translation of a Brazilian document include?
A USCIS-compliant certified translation of a Brazilian document is one we deliver complete: the whole document in English plus a signed Certificate of Accuracy. Here is everything that goes into ours. For the rule itself, read USCIS’s own Policy Manual, Volume 1, Part E, Chapter 6, or our plain-English USCIS translation requirements guide.
- The complete translation. Every page, front and back, and every element on it: all text, stamps, seals, registry numbers, and the margin notes (averbações) on Brazilian certificates. Anything genuinely unreadable in the original is marked illegible rather than quietly skipped.
- A matching layout. The English follows the layout of the original, so each translated field lines up with the Portuguese it came from and an officer can compare the two at a glance.
- A signed Certificate of Accuracy. It names the two languages, states that the translation is a complete and accurate rendering of the original and that the translator is competent to translate from Portuguese into English, and carries the date along with the translator’s printed name, signature, and contact details.
- A verification QR code. Every certificate carries a QR code linking to our public verification page, where the officer reviewing your file can confirm on the spot that we issued it.
- Delivery ready to file. You receive it as a PDF within 24 hours, backed by our USCIS acceptance guarantee.
That is the whole deliverable, at $19 a page. If an office ever says it needs something beyond this, send us the request on WhatsApp before you order and we will tell you straight whether it changes anything.
How to choose the best certified Portuguese translation services for USCIS
Choose a service with experience translating Brazilian records, clear pricing, and a certificate whose issuer you can confirm. Compare how each provider handles your document type before choosing on price or speed.
What to look for in a service
Look for a complete English translation, a signed Certificate of Accuracy, and specialization in Brazilian Portuguese. Ask how to verify the certificate and request a sample with a layout that follows the original, so corresponding fields are easy to compare.
When comparing quotes in the $15 to $30 per-page range, check how many words each page covers, the total price, delivery time, and certificate verifiability. A lower advertised rate can cost more if the provider counts fewer words per page. Ask for a quote based on your actual documents.
Why choose a Brazilian Portuguese specialist?
A Brazilian Portuguese specialist is familiar with local registry terminology and document formats, which helps reduce the risk of omissions or misinterpretation. A certidão de nascimento inteiro teor or certidão de casamento may contain detailed registry fields and averbações, annotations recording later changes. Ask whether the translator regularly handles these records and understands how back-page notes relate to earlier entries.
Brazil USA Translations focuses only on Brazilian Portuguese to English translation. Our rate is $19 per page of up to 300 words, with standard delivery within 24 hours. An optional 4-hour rush adds $9 per page for orders of up to 10 pages.
How do you verify a certified translation is legitimate?
Check the named signer and contact information, then confirm the Certificate of Accuracy with its issuer. These checks help establish who stands behind the work; online verification alone does not establish translation accuracy.
Our certificates carry a QR code linking to our public verification page, where you can confirm we issued the certificate. Read client reviews rated 5.0 on Google for customer experiences, and inspect a certified translation sample for layout and presentation.
Ivy, a native Brazilian Portuguese speaker, translates and signs every order herself, and each one ships with the Certificate of Accuracy that 8 CFR 103.2(b)(3) requires.
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The USCIS Acceptance Guarantee
Every uscis certified translation we deliver is backed by our USCIS acceptance guarantee. If USCIS rejects your translation because of our work, we correct and redeliver it free within 24 hours. If the corrected translation is still not accepted because of our work, we refund your order in full.
The guarantee covers our work. It does not cover a decision USCIS makes about your case for other reasons.
Common questions
What makes a translation USCIS certified?
A USCIS certified translation is a complete English translation with a signed Certificate of Accuracy, the certification 8 CFR 103.2(b)(3) requires. No US government office certifies translations for USCIS and there is no translator license to look up: the translator signs a statement that the work is complete and accurate and that they are competent to translate it, and that is what certified means.
Does a USCIS certified translation need to be notarized?
No. The rule asks for certification, not notarization. A notary confirms who signed a paper, not whether a translation is accurate, so USCIS does not ask for one. There is more in notarized vs certified translation.
Is a tradução juramentada the same as a USCIS certified translation?
No. A tradução juramentada is the Brazilian sworn translation format, produced by a public translator there and used mainly for official purposes in Brazil. USCIS does not require it: it asks for a full English translation with a signed certification from the translator, which every order includes. There is more in sworn translation for USCIS.
How much is a USCIS certified translation?
$19 a page, with a signed Certificate of Accuracy on every order and delivery within 24 hours. One page is up to 300 words, and a 4-hour rush is $9 a page extra. You see the exact total before you pay, with no account and no card to start.
Can I translate my own document for USCIS?
The rule does not bar it. It only asks that the translator certify the translation is complete and accurate and that they are competent to translate it. Most immigration attorneys still advise against translating your own document, because you would be vouching for your own evidence, and an independent translator removes the question. More detail is in can I translate my own document for USCIS.
What is the best option for Brazilian Portuguese documents?
Choose a Brazilian Portuguese to English specialist familiar with your document type. Brazil USA Translations works exclusively from Brazilian Portuguese into English. Review a certified translation sample to assess how Brazilian records are presented.
How do I know a USCIS translation is legitimate?
Identify the signer of the Certificate of Accuracy and use the contact information to confirm issuance with the provider. For Brazil USA Translations, the certificate QR code opens our public verification page, which confirms whether we issued it.
How do I compare certified translation services?
Compare quotes for the same documents using each provider's word allowance, total price, delivery time, and method of certificate verification. Ask whether the quoted total includes certification and any rush charges. A lower per-page rate may cost more if fewer words count as a page.
Does USCIS require a certified translation of Brazilian documents?
Yes, USCIS requires a complete certified English translation of any Brazilian document written in Portuguese that you file with USCIS, such as a certidão de nascimento or certidão de casamento. Under 8 CFR 103.2(b)(3), the translation must include a statement signed by the translator confirming that it is complete and accurate and that the translator is competent to translate Portuguese into English. No notarization, ATA certification, or Brazilian sworn translator (tradutor juramentado) is required. See our full guide to USCIS translation requirements for Brazilian documents.
Do I need to translate the averbações and the back of my Brazilian certificate?
Yes, the complete English translation of your Brazilian Portuguese certificate must include every averbação, stamp, seal, registry number, and note on the back of the page. Averbações are annotations the cartório adds to record later events such as a divorce or a name change, and leaving any of them out makes the translation incomplete under 8 CFR 103.2(b)(3). Covering every one of these elements is what makes a certidão de nascimento inteiro teor translation complete, and the same applies to a Brazilian marriage certificate translation.
The US consulate in Brazil said my Portuguese documents do not need translation. Do I still need one for USCIS?
Yes, at the USCIS petition stage, every Brazilian Portuguese document you file with USCIS needs a complete certified English translation under 8 CFR 103.2(b)(3). The consulate guidance applies to a separate, later stage: at the immigrant-visa interview at the US Consulate in Brazil, the consulate does not require translations of documents already in Portuguese or English. For guidance on your specific case, an immigration attorney can help you confirm which requirements apply.
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