Certified translation
Bank Statement Translation for University Admission
Universities and credential evaluators expect a complete, word for word English translation of academic records prepared by a professional translator, and most do not accept translations made by the applicant. A certified translation of a bank statement costs $24.95 per page of up to 250 words, and a typical order runs 1 to 8 pages, so most cost $24.95 to $199.60. Delivery takes 2 to 3 business days and includes the complete translation with a signed Certificate of Translation Accuracy from the qualified professional translator responsible for the work.
Pricing
Exact prices, shown before you pay
One monthly statement usually bills as 1 to 3 pages of 250 words; multi-month sets for I-864 or source-of-funds evidence grow quickly because every transaction line counts. Certified translation is $24.95 per page, so a typical order of 1 to 8 pages comes to $24.95 to $199.60. The exact total is measured from your real document and shown before payment.
Standard
$19.95 per page
3 to 5 business days
A professional translation with digital delivery.
Certified
$24.95 per page
2 to 3 business days
A certified translation accepted for official use.
Premium
$39.95 per page
1 to 2 business days
A certified translation, translated first.
One page is up to 250 words.
Requirements
University Admission requirements for a certified bank statement translation
- USCIS requires a full English language translation of any foreign-language document, certified by the translator as complete and accurate, with a certification of competence to translate (8 CFR 103.2(b)(3)); this applies to bank statements the same as to civil documents.
- A complete translation covers every transaction row, column header, running balance, footnote, and marginal note; a summary or excerpt does not satisfy the full-translation rule.
- Amounts and currency symbols are reproduced exactly as printed with no currency conversion; for Form I-864 the sponsor states US dollar equivalents on the form itself, not inside the translation.
- All pages of a statement must be present and translated; a statement marked page 1 of 5 that arrives as one page reads as incomplete evidence.
- Bank seals, stamps, and officer signatures are identified in bracketed descriptions and any text inside them is translated.
- Account numbers, dates, and figures are preserved exactly; nothing is redacted or omitted by the translator, because the certification attests to a complete rendering of the source.
- The account holder's name is spelled consistently with the Latin spelling in the applicant's passport so financial evidence links cleanly to the identity documents in the same filing.
Common reasons translations get rejected
- Translating only the summary or balance page and skipping the transaction table is a partial translation, which does not meet the full-translation requirement and commonly draws an RFE for incomplete evidence.
- Missing pages of a multi-page statement make the evidence incomplete even when the translated pages are perfect.
- Converting or rounding amounts inside the translation changes the source content and undermines the translator's accuracy certification; conversions belong on the form or in a separate note, not in the certified rendering.
- Machine translations or translations without a signed certification statement fail the 8 CFR 103.2(b)(3) certification requirement.
- Statements that do not cover the period the receiver asked for, such as the 12-month history described in the I-864 instructions for asset evidence, invite follow-up requests regardless of translation quality.
Good to know
Who asks for a translated bank statement
USCIS for Form I-864 and I-864A Affidavit of Support asset evidence, where the instructions describe bank statements covering the last 12 months or a bank officer letter with a 12-month deposit and withdrawal history
USCIS for Form I-134 and I-134A declarations of financial support, including humanitarian parole sponsorship processes
USCIS for Form I-539 extension or change of status filings that document the applicant's ability to fund the stay
USCIS for EB-5 investor petitions (Form I-526E) and related source-of-funds evidence, where foreign bank records are core exhibits
US consulates for nonimmigrant visa interviews (for example F-1 students and B visitors) where proof of funds is presented, and the National Visa Center for immigrant visa financial evidence
How it works
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Step 3
Reviewed for accuracy and certified
Your translation is reviewed for accuracy and certified with a signed certificate of accuracy.
Step 4
Receive your certified translation
You receive your certified translation, ready for official use.
Questions
Common questions
- Is a certified translation the same as a bank-certified statement?
- No. A bank-certified statement is the bank attesting the record is genuine. A certified translation is a qualified professional translator attesting the English rendering is complete and accurate. USCIS requires the second whenever the statement is not in English, and some filings call for both.
- The statement is in my maiden name. Is that a problem for the translation?
- The translation reproduces the name exactly as printed. If the name differs from your current documents, agencies usually expect connecting evidence such as a marriage certificate, which can itself require a certified translation.
- Does every single transaction really have to be translated?
- Yes. USCIS regulation 8 CFR 103.2(b)(3) requires a full English translation of the document, so every transaction row, header, footnote, and running balance appears in English. Partial translations are a common reason bank statement evidence draws an RFE.
- Will you convert the amounts to US dollars?
- No. A certified translation reproduces the figures and currency exactly as printed. For Form I-864, USCIS expects the sponsor to state US dollar equivalents on the form itself, separate from the translation.
- How many pages will my bank statement count as?
- Pricing is per 250 source words, so a transaction-dense physical page can count as more than one billed page. A typical monthly statement runs 1 to 3 billed pages at 24.95 USD per certified page.
- How many months of statements does USCIS want?
- It depends on the filing. For I-864 asset evidence, the USCIS instructions describe bank statements covering the last 12 months or a bank officer letter with a 12-month deposit and withdrawal history. Other filings, and schools issuing an I-20, often ask for shorter periods, so follow the checklist you were given.
A translation error is ours to fix
If your certified translation is rejected because of a translation error we made, we correct it at no charge, and if the corrected translation is rejected again for that same error we refund what you paid for it. Our Refund Policy sets out the conditions and what it does not cover. Your documents are encrypted and kept confidential from start to finish.
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