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Helpful translation resources about translation and its uses.
Cases in which a translation is most often required
There are many uses for translations, including legal, academic, professional and literary to name a few. If you have never worked with a translation service, you may have lots of questions.
These guides will help you understand what types of processes require a translation and what you need to request in each situation.
Immigration
Certified translations are required most frequently for immigration processes. In these cases, a certified translation is completed for all of the documents to be submitted to USCIS. Below we respond to our clients’ most frequently asked questions.
Green Card
- How Can I Get a Green Card?
- What Is A Marriage Green Card?
- What Is Form I-130?
- What Is Form I-485?
- What Is Form I-864?
- What Is Form I-765?
- What Is Form I-131?
- What Is Form I-751?
- What Is Form G-1145?
- What Is Form I-90?
- What Is A Green Card Number?
- What Is My Alien Registration Number?
- What Is The Income Requirement For A Green Card Sponsor?
- How Much Does it Cost to Obtain a Green Card?
- How Long Does the Green Card Process Take on Average?
- What is the Process For Checking the Status of a Green Card Application?
- What is the Process For Renewing an Expired Green Card?
- How to Obtain a Replacement For a Lost or Stolen Green Card
Naturalization
- What is Naturalization?
- What are the requirements for U.S. Citizenship?
- How Much Does Naturalization Cost?
- How Long Does the U.S. Citizenship Application Take to Process?
- What Documents Are Required For U.S. Citizenship?
- What Questions Can I Expect in My U.S. Citizenship Interview?
- What Is the Oath of Allegiance Ceremony?
- What Are the Questions & Answers for the U.S. Citizenship Test?
- How Can I Check the Status of My Citizenship Application?
- How to Obtain Dual Citizenship in the United States?
- How Do I Apply For A Social Security Card?
- How Do I Apply for a U.S. Passport?
- How Do New U.S. Citizens Register To Vote?
Financial Literacy for Immigrants
- Basics of the U.S. Financial System
- How Can I Open a Bank Account in the U.S.
- What kinds of fees do bank accounts have?
- How do U.S. paychecks work?
- What are the work culture and financial norms in the U.S.?
- How are benefits and compensation structured in the U.S.?
- How are credit cards and debit cards used?
- What are credit scores and credit history?
- How do I choose the right credit card?
- How do loans work in the United States?
- How can I manage my loan repayment?
- What is the best business structure in the United States?
Academic
Whether you are studying abroad and wish to continue your studies in the United States or you have already studied abroad and wish to practice your profession in the US, for submission in the United States, you must obtain a certified translation of any academic document that is not written in English.
Listed below are the most common use cases for certified translations for academic purposes and the most frequently asked questions.
- Understanding the U.S. Grading System
- What is G.P.A., How to Calculate It, and Why It Is Important?
- What is a Statement of Purpose
- Statement of Purpose Dos and Don’ts
- Statement of Purpose Samples
Recognition of Foreign Qualifications
- How to Obtain Recognition of Foreign Qualifications to Study in the U.S.
- How to Obtain Recognition of Foreign Qualifications to Work in the U.S.
- What are Credential Evaluation Services?
- Work in the U.S. as a Foreign Educated Licensed Professional
- How to Work in the U.S. As a Foreign-Educated Accountant (CPA)
- How to Work in the U.S. As a Foreign-Educated Architect
- How to Work in the U.S. As a Foreign-Educated Audiologist
- How to Work in the U.S. As a Foreign-Educated Aviation Professional
- How to Work in the U.S. As a Foreign-Educated Barber or Cosmetologist
- How to Work in the U.S. As a Foreign-Educated Chiropractor
- How to Work in the U.S. As a Foreign-Educated Clinical Psychologist
- How to Work in the U.S. As a Foreign-Educated Counselor
- How to Work in the U.S. As a Foreign-Educated Dental Hygienist
- How to Work in the U.S. As a Foreign-Educated Dentist
- How to Work in the U.S. As a Foreign-Educated Dietician or Nutritionist
- How to Work in the U.S. As a Foreign-Educated Engineer
- How to Work in the U.S. As a Foreign-Educated Funeral Service Worker
- How to Work in the U.S. As a Foreign-Educated Landscape Architect
- How to Work in the U.S. As a Foreign-Educated Lawyer
- How to Work in the U.S. As a Foreign-Educated Marriage and Family Therapist
- How to Work in the U.S. As a Foreign-Educated Massage Therapist
- How to Work in the U.S. As a Foreign-Educated Midwife
- How to Work in the U.S. As a Foreign-Educated Nurse
- How to Work in the U.S. As a Foreign-Educated Occupational Therapist
- How to Work in the U.S. As a Foreign-Educated Optician
- How to Work in the U.S. As a Foreign-Educated Optometrist
- How to Work in the U.S. As a Foreign-Educated Orthotist & Prosthetist
- How to Work in the U.S. As a Foreign-Educated Personal Trainer
- How to Work in the U.S. As a Foreign-Educated Pharmacist
- How to Work in the U.S. As a Foreign-Educated Physical Therapist
- How to Work in the U.S. As a Foreign-Educated Physician
- How to Work in the U.S. As a Foreign-Educated Podiatrist
- How to Work in the U.S. As a Foreign-Educated Radiology Technician
- How to Work in the U.S. As a Foreign-Educated Social Worker
- How to Work in the U.S. As a Foreign-Educated Speech Pathologist
- How to Work in the U.S. As a Foreign-Educated Teacher
- How to Work in the U.S. As a Foreign-Educated Veterinarian
Working Abroad
Thousands of U.S. citizens choose to work abroad each year. In many cases, these are young professionals who want to learn another language or immerse themselves in another culture by teaching English, volunteering or starting their careers abroad. Below we analyze the most common cases and answer the most frequently asked questions:
Studying Abroad
U.S. students consistently choose to study abroad, embracing diverse cultures, languages, and academic opportunities across all education levels.
Retiring Abroad
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