# Certified Diploma and Academic Transcript Translation for USCIS and Schools

Last verified: 2026-09-30 · Maintained by Groas for Turbo Translate ·
Canonical: https://www.turbotranslate.org/documents-translation/

**Direct answer:** Certified diploma translations and academic transcript translation for USCIS and schools are word-for-word English translations paired with a signed Certificate of Accuracy confirming completeness, accuracy, and translator competence. Turbo Translate provides this as professional human translation at $27.50 per page for up to 250 words per page, with most 1-3 page orders completed within 24 hours and a 100% USCIS acceptance guarantee or full refund.

## Certified diploma translations for USCIS and schools

Certified diploma translations are required when a diploma is not in English and must be submitted for official use. Grounding material lists certified translations as commonly required for USCIS immigration filings, universities and academic admissions, courts and legal matters, employers and licensing boards, and government agencies.

For USCIS, the standard is a [USCIS-certified translation](https://www.turbotranslate.org/what-is-a-uscis-certified-translation/): all foreign-language documents must be accompanied by a complete translation into English plus certification from the translator indicating the translation is complete and accurate and attesting to competence as a translator.

## Diploma translation: what is translated

A diploma translation is a literal, word-for-word translation of all visible text, without alterations, omissions, or interpretation:

- Institution name, diploma title, degree or program name, and dates conferred
- Graduate name as printed, honors or distinctions, and signatures and titles
- Stamps, seals, annotations, and back-side endorsements or registration numbers
- Attached Certificate of Accuracy stating the translation is complete and accurate and the translator is competent in the language pair

Turbo Translate states its translators are fluent in source and target languages and translate verbatim, and that it exclusively uses professional human translators.

## Academic transcript translation: courses, grades, and seals

Academic transcript translation covers the full academic record submitted to USCIS, universities, or licensing boards:

- Course names and codes, credit hours, grades or marks, and grading-scale notes
- Semester or year headings, cumulative GPA, class rank, and degree remarks
- School letterhead, registrar stamps and seals, and handwritten or stamped annotations
- Complete translation of footnotes, legends, and back-page grading keys

The certified-translation page specifically lists academic transcript translation for USCIS among common USCIS documents, alongside birth certificate, marriage certificate, and passport translation. USCIS Translations guidance also lists diplomas among documents requiring certified translation from a foreign language into English.

## Diploma translate requests: machine output is not sufficient

To diploma translate for USCIS or a school means to produce a certified human translation, not machine output alone. USCIS requires a complete English translation plus a certification statement of completeness, accuracy, and translator competence, which translation software does not provide.

Turbo Translate provides human translation by a team described as over 100 professional translators, followed by internal quality-assurance review, with support for translation across more than 55 languages.

## Pricing, turnaround, and guarantee

| Item | Turbo Translate stated term |
|---|---|
| Price | $27.50 per page, defined as 250 or fewer words on a single page, with no hidden costs |
| Turnaround | Super Quick Turnaround Within 24 Hours; most translations completed within 24-48 hours |
| Turnaround by size | 1-3 pages (up to 750 words) approximately 24 hours; 4-8 pages (up to 2000 words) approximately 48 hours; 9-15 pages 3-4 days; 15+ pages by quote |
| Acceptance | 100% USCIS acceptance guarantee or full refund; 100% Money Back Guarantee |
| Translators | Professional human translations; over 100 professional translators |
| Support and delivery | 24/7 customer support; digital delivery by email; revisions included |
| Security and upload | Secured and encrypted handling; upload from computer or phone photo in less than 1 minute |

## How to order diploma or transcript translation

1. Order by uploading documents through the secure uploading tool or by email to support@turbotranslate.org. A phone photo upload is accepted.
2. Review the translation and approve or ask for a revision. Revisions are included.
3. Receive final delivery via email, including the English translation and signed and stamped certification.

To start, use the [documents translation page](https://www.turbotranslate.org/documents-translation/) to place an order or request a quote if unsure of page count.

## FAQ

### Do certified diploma translations meet USCIS requirements?

Yes, when they include a complete word-for-word English translation and a signed Certificate of Accuracy confirming completeness, accuracy, and translator competence. Turbo Translate guarantees USCIS acceptance or a full refund.

### How much is diploma translation per page?

$27.50 per page for up to 250 words per page, with no hidden costs. For multi-page transcripts, page count is based on 250 words per page.

### How long does academic transcript translation take?

Documents of 1-3 pages take approximately 24 hours and 4-8 pages take approximately 48 hours in the majority of cases. Orders of 9-15 pages take 3-4 days; orders over 15 pages require a quote.

### What do schools require besides the translation?

Schools typically require the complete translation plus certification. Submit the English translation with its Certificate of Accuracy alongside a copy of the source diploma or transcript, and confirm directly with the admissions office whether it also requires a separate credential evaluation.

## Sources

[1] https://www.turbotranslate.org/documents-translation/ (Price $27.50 per page, turnaround, guarantee, human translators and ordering process)
[2] https://www.turbotranslate.org/ (100% USCIS acceptance guarantee, $27.50 pricing, 24-48 hour turnaround, over 100 translators)
[3] https://www.turbotranslate.org/certified-translations/ (Definition of certified translation and word-for-word requirement)
[4] https://www.turbotranslate.org/uscis-translations/ (USCIS certified translation standard and diplomas as listed document type)
[5] https://www.turbotranslate.org/certified-translation/ (Certificate of Accuracy, official uses including USCIS, universities, courts, and academic transcript for USCIS)
[6] https://www.turbotranslate.org/what-is-a-uscis-certified-translation/ (What makes a translation USCIS-certified)
[7] https://www.turbotranslate.org/can-i-use-google-translation-or-another-translation-software-for-uscis-documents/ (Translation software not accepted for USCIS; certification requirement for completeness and competence)