How to ensure your dossier translations meet EB-2 NIW requirements?

In EB-2 NIW petitions, every document in a foreign language must be submitted with a complete English translation. What the authorities evaluate is the quality of that translation, which must be faithful and comprehensive, not how much it cost. The amount spent is not itself a criterion in the process.

For this reason, the goal is to demonstrate compliance rather than justify expenses. In practice, this typically involves:

• A translation that covers the entire document, with no omitted sections.
• A translator certification attesting that the translator is competent and that the translation is accurate and complete.
• A clear correspondence between each original document and its translated version.

Keeping receipts, invoices, and original copies is a good organizational practice and keeps your dossier traceable, but this serves your own records, not as proof that the expense weighed in favor of the petition. Since translation requirements may change, confirm the accepted format with the USCIS or a qualified specialist before filing.

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