Translating German documents for U.S. immigration looks simple on paper, yet every year thousands of applications are delayed because a stamp was skipped, a course title was interpreted rather than translated, or the translator’s certification statement was missing a few key words. In 2025, the rules remain strict: USCIS will only accept full, certified, word-for-word English renditions of any foreign-language record. 

Whether you are an individual filing a fam...