USCIS Certified Translation in Maryland

About Service:

When you file with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), every supporting document in a language other than English must be submitted with a complete English translation and a signed certification from the translator stating that the translation is complete and accurate and that the translator is competent to translate from the original language into English. Reliable Language Services prepares those translations for families, employers, and attorneys in Bel Air, Harford County, Baltimore County, and across Maryland, in 90+ languages. We have worked from our Bel Air office since 2008.

Because we provide interpretation as well as translation, we can also help when the immigration process involves a conversation, not just paperwork: meetings with your attorney, appointments at a clinic for a required medical exam, or calls with an employer's HR team.

Our Approach

• Complete, word-for-word translations: Every stamp, seal, handwritten note, and margin entry on the original is translated or noted, so nothing is left for an officer to question.
• Signed certification: Each translation includes a signed statement of accuracy and translator competence, in the form USCIS expects.
• Names and dates checked: Spellings of names, places, and dates are compared against your passport and other documents in the same filing so they match across the whole packet.
• Scope confirmed first: We confirm the language, number of pages, form you are filing, and your deadline before work begins.
• Confidential handling: Immigration files contain sensitive personal information. Your documents are used only for your translation.

Service Includes:

• Civil and vital records: Birth, marriage, divorce, and death certificates, and records of name changes.
• Identity and police records: National ID cards, police clearance certificates, and court dispositions.
• Education and employment records: Diplomas, transcripts, and employment letters used in employment-based petitions.
• Financial and relationship evidence: Bank statements, leases, and other evidence that supports a family-based petition.
• Medical records: Vaccination records and other medical documents that must be submitted in English.
• Interpreting around your case: On-site, video, or phone interpreters for meetings with your attorney or other appointments connected to your filing.

How it works

1. Email a clear scan or photo of every page, front and back, to info@rlanguageserv.com. Tell us the language, the form or petition you are filing, and your deadline.
2. We confirm scope, pricing, and a delivery date before any work starts.
3. A qualified translator for that language completes the translation, and we review names, dates, and numbers against the original.
4. You receive the English translation with a signed certificate of accuracy, ready to include with your filing.

Who uses it

Individuals and families filing for green cards, citizenship, and family petitions; employers and HR teams supporting employment-based cases; and immigration attorneys and law firms that need consistent translations for a whole packet. For other official documents, such as records for a Maryland court, school, or agency, see certified translation.

Frequently asked questions

Can I translate my own documents for USCIS? USCIS requires a translator who certifies competence and accuracy. Many applicants and attorneys choose an independent professional translator so the certification is not questioned. Your attorney can advise on your specific case.

Do I need the translation notarized? USCIS asks for a signed translator certification, not notarization. If another office asks for something different, tell us when you send the documents and we will confirm what we can provide.

Should I send the original document? No. Send a clear copy. Keep your originals for your records and any interview.

How long does it take? Timing depends on the language, page count, and handwriting or seals on the original. We confirm a delivery date before work starts, and you can tell us if you have a filing deadline.

Which languages do you translate? 90+ languages. Tell us the language of your documents and we will confirm coverage.

Get Started

Email your documents to info@rlanguageserv.com with the language, the form you are filing, and your deadline, or call (410) 838-6689. We will confirm the scope and return a certified English translation you can submit with your USCIS filing.