If you are applying for any type of visa/passport/green card or virtually any matter at all with the USCIS (formerly known as the INS) or State Department, usually you need a true, accurate and complete certified translation of any foreign language documents. Likewise, for recognition of legal/medical diplomas and school transcripts, certified translations are always the safest guarantee of acceptance. Always check with the institution you are submitting your documents to for determining which documents need certification. Notarization of the official signature on the certified translation is always provided, to Exceed all US govt. certification standards, and also visibly demonstrate that the certified translation is from an accredited USA based agency.