Turkish Translation for Your Green Card
Uğur Arı — sworn translator, Istanbul · Updated October 14, 2026
Every Turkish document submitted to USCIS with a green card application requires a full English translation under 8 CFR 103.2(b)(3); consular processing follows Department of State rules. This typically includes a birth certificate, marriage certificate and any prior divorce decree; a police certificate (adli sicil) is mainly requested in U.S. Department of State consular processing. Certified PDF by email, within 24 hours. From 850 ₺ (≈ $17.99) per single-page document.
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Documents by green card type
Petition filed by a U.S. citizen or permanent resident for a Turkish spouse, parent, or child. Documents commonly translated: birth certificate, marriage certificate, divorce decree (if either party was previously married). For CR-1 / IR-1 consular processing, the U.S. Department of State usually also asks for a police certificate (criminal record).
Filed in the U.S. to convert a non-immigrant visa to a green card. Civil documents translated for the I-130 are often also used here, together with the passport biographical page if your form instructions ask for it. A nüfus kayıt örneği (civil registry extract) may also be requested.
In addition to civil documents, employment-based green cards may require degree certificates and transcripts translated into certified English for credential evaluation and USCIS review.
DV cases are processed by the U.S. Department of State (consular interview), not USCIS; follow its document instructions for which Turkish civil documents and English translations you need.
USCIS translation requirements
Under 8 CFR 103.2(b)(3), every foreign-language document submitted to USCIS must be accompanied by a full English translation. The translator must certify in writing that they are competent to translate and that the translation is accurate and complete.
Key points: the rule does not mention notarization or an apostille, and the translator does not need to be government-licensed in the United States. A Turkish sworn translator (yeminli mütercim, whose oath is recorded by a Turkish notary) can provide the required certification.
A see our dedicated page on USCIS certified translation requirements →
Price per document
Single-page birth record or nüfus kayıt örneği, including a dense vukuatlı extract: 850 ₺ (≈ $17.99). Single-page marriage certificate: 850 ₺ (≈ $17.99). One of each: 1,700 ₺. Prices are per document, not per 250 words; where two pages have been artificially combined into one, I quote them individually.
Prices are set in Turkish lira and dollar figures are approximate; your written quote states the amount to pay. Card payments are made through a secure payment link in US dollars (USD); card charges, if any, are stated in your quote. Court decisions and long documents are priced after review.
Before you pay
1. Send the whole document (photo or PDF) by WhatsApp or email and say that it is for USCIS.
2. I send you a written quote with the translation scope, price per document, total, delivery time and format. No payment is needed to get a quote.
3. Which pages you submit to USCIS is set by your application requirements. I state the translation scope and price; I do not give application advice or suggest leaving parts untranslated.
4. You pay only after accepting the quote — by card (secure payment link in USD), international bank transfer, or Western Union where bank-account delivery is available from your location.
5. Certified PDF by email; short standard documents within 24 hours.
Who translates your documents
Your Turkish documents are translated by Uğur Arı, a sworn English–Turkish translator (yeminli mütercim) whose oath is recorded at the Kartal 12th (Istanbul) and Gebze 19th Notary Offices. The signed translator’s declaration on your translation carries the same name.
You write to me directly — on WhatsApp or by email, in English or Turkish — from your first question to any correction. There is no call center or intermediary account manager. Who is Uğur Arı
If there is an error in the translation
Spelling, name or number errors caused by my translation are corrected free of charge, and I send the corrected certified PDF again. This also applies when USCIS points out such an error, for example in a Request for Evidence (RFE): send me the notice together with the translation. Before delivery I check the spelling of names and confirm it with you where needed.
Errors in the source document itself, content changed afterwards, or new requests are quoted separately. Acceptance cannot be guaranteed: USCIS decides on the application, and I am responsible for a complete and accurate translation of your document. Terms of service
What Turkish documents need to be translated for a green card?
Which documents you submit is set by your form instructions; I do not give application advice. Turkish documents I translate for green card cases include the birth certificate (dogum belgesi), marriage certificate (evlilik cuzdani), divorce decree (bosanma ilami) and passport biographical page. A police certificate (adli sicil belgesi) is mainly a Department of State requirement in consular processing; for adjustment of status (I-485), follow the form instructions. For employment-based green cards, educational diplomas and transcripts may also be required.
Does USCIS require certified translations for a green card?
Yes. Under 8 CFR 103.2(b)(3), any foreign-language document submitted to USCIS must be accompanied by a certified English translation. The translator must sign a declaration of accuracy and competency.
Do I need an apostille on my Turkish documents for a green card?
Not under the USCIS rules we checked: 8 CFR 103.2(b)(3)–(5) and the USCIS Policy Manual do not list an apostille. Submit your documents as the form instructions say, each with a certified English translation. See also: apostille and USCIS translation explained →
How long does Turkish translation take for a green card application?
Standard Turkish civil documents are completed within 24 hours. The certified PDF is delivered by email. Larger document sets (5+ pages) may take 48 hours. Contact me for rush requests.
Can I use e-Devlet documents for my USCIS green card application?
Yes. Documents obtained from e-Devlet — such as birth registry extracts or family registry (nüfus kayıt örneği) — are official Turkish government documents; submit them with a certified English translation — USCIS decides whether evidence is acceptable.
Document requirements vary by petition type and officer discretion. This page is general information — confirm specific requirements with your immigration attorney.
- 8 CFR 103.2(b)(3) translations; (b)(4)–(5) supporting and original documents (eCFR) →
- USCIS Policy Manual, Vol. 1, Part E, Ch. 6 — Evidence (E. Translations) →
Checked 10 October 2026. The rule asks for a full English translation, certified by the translator as complete and accurate, and the translator’s certification of competence; the Policy Manual adds that a summary translation is not acceptable. USCIS decides whether evidence is accepted.