Part of the evidence is in Spanish: is a translation required for EB-1?

Yes. In EB-1 petitions, as in other processes before USCIS, documents that are not in English must be accompanied by a complete English translation. If part of your evidence is in Spanish, it must be translated before being included in your petition.

The standard requirement is that the translation be complete (not merely a summary) and that the translator certify in writing that they are competent to translate and that the English version is accurate and complete relative to the original. The original Spanish document is typically submitted alongside the translation.

A few precautions help avoid delays or objections:

• Translate the document in its entirety, without omitting any sections.
• Maintain a clear correspondence between the original and the translation.
• Choose someone with experience in translations for immigration purposes.

Since formatting and certification details may vary, confirm the current guidelines from the official source (USCIS) before submitting your documents.

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