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Documents to translate for US green card / adjustment of status
USCIS requires a full English translation of every foreign-language document you submit, with a certification in which the translator states they are competent to translate and that the translation is complete and accurate (8 CFR 103.2(b)(3)). Birth, marriage and divorce certificates and police certificates are the usual core. Many applicants hand a translator a ready draft in the original layout to review and certify.
For Israeli applicants heading to USA.
Always asked for
Translate these first. Each link shows the document, its key fields and the rules we apply.
Birth certificate
תעודת לידהCertificate of a birth registered in the Population Registry.
Marriage certificate
תעודת נישואיןIsrael has no civil marriage.
Police clearance certificate
תעודת יושר / אישור רישום פליליIsrael Police certificate stating whether the person has a criminal record.
Divorce certificate
תעודת גירושיןRabbinical Court certificate confirming a Jewish divorce (Get) took place.
Israeli ID card (Teudat Zehut)
תעודת זהותIsrael's national identity card.
Sometimes asked for
Depends on the destination and your situation.
Translation requirement
Certified translation with translator certification (USCIS)
Official sources
Updated November 5, 2026. Check the official source for your destination before you file; requirements change and differ by office.
Questions
Which documents do I need to translate for US green card / adjustment of status?
Usually Birth certificate, Marriage certificate, Police clearance certificate, Divorce certificate and Israeli ID card. Check the receiving authority's own list before you file.
Do I need a certified translation for US green card / adjustment of status?
Certified translation with translator certification (USCIS). Requirements change, so verify them with the official source for your destination.
Translate your whole file
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