EB-5 applications to the United States Citizen and Immigration Services (USCIS) often involve significant document collection. As part of gathering all of the necessary documentation, any foreign documents that are not in English language must be translated to English and certified. It is a rigorous process that also requires a high level of discretion. In today’s article, we will discuss the EB-5 program and translation requirements for EB-5 submissions to the USCIS.
The EB-5 program was created by Congress in 1990 to stimulate the U.S. economy through job creation and capital investment by foreign investors. EB-5 stands for “Employment-Based fifth preference,” which designates the fifth employment-based U.S. immigrant visa category for foreign investors. Under this program, investors can apply for lawful permanent residence pursuant to meeting a series of requirements outlined on the USCIS website.
The USCIS is an agency of the United States Department of Homeland Security and is responsible for administering the country’s naturalization and immigration system, including the EB-5 program. All foreign documents used in a USCIS process must be properly translated to English and certified. According to the Electronic Code of Federal Regulations on Aliens and Nationality 8 CFR 103.2(b)(3),
Any document containing foreign language submitted to USCIS shall be accompanied by a full English language translation which the translator has certified as complete and accurate, and by the translator's certification that he or she is competent to translate from the foreign language into English.
EB-5 paperwork is highly sensitive and critical, and requires the utmost discretion. As a result, it is important to hire a trusted company to handle the translation of immigration documents. A professional translator will ensure all content has been thoroughly and accurately translated, and that no text has been omitted. Furthermore, a professional translator is fluent in both the source and the target language and can ensure the translated text is faithful to the original. Human translation is key for USCIS translations; a machine simply cannot pick up on the nuances required for this critical documentation.
At CSH Translation, we specialize in 100% human, professional translations for EB-5 submissions. All documents for submission to the USCIS will contain the proper certification. When preparing an EB-5 application, it is important to prepare translations in advance to ensure all documentation is ready before key filing deadlines. For any questions regarding translations for an EB-5 application, please contact us.