IRAQI DOCUMENT TRANSLATION
Iraqi Academic Transcript Translation for USCIS
A certified translation of an Iraqi academic transcript (كشف الدرجات / بيان الدرجات (Kashf al-Darajat)) for USCIS costs about $15–25 and is delivered in 24–48 hours, with a signed Certificate of Accuracy that meets 8 CFR 103.2(b)(3). Translation HelpDesk uses native Arabic and Kurdish-speaking specialists, and if USCIS rejects our translation we fix it free and cover your resubmission fee.
Updated July 11, 2026 · Reviewed by Victor Luján, Founder — certified translations since 2018
WHAT WE TRANSLATE
The Iraqi Academic Transcript (كشف الدرجات / بيان الدرجات (Kashf al-Darajat))
The Iraqi academic transcript — kashf al-darajat or bayan al-darajat — is issued and sealed by the university registrar and lists every subject with a numerical mark on Iraq's 0-100 percentage scale, not letter grades. Marks map to Arabic grade bands: Imtiyaz (excellent, 90-100), Jayyid jiddan (very good, 80-89), Jayyid (good, 70-79), Mutawassit or Maqbul (pass, 50-69), and Rasib (fail). The minimum pass is typically 50% at undergraduate and 60% at graduate level. Iraqi institutions rarely mail transcripts; they hand the graduate a stamped, sealed envelope, so the copy you translate often shows envelope stamps and a confidential notation. For USCIS and for credential evaluators, the certified translation must preserve the original percentages exactly and must NOT convert them to a US 4.0 GPA — that conversion is the evaluator's job, and a translator who does it can invalidate the document. Retain the Arabic grade-band terms with English glosses, carry over the seal and registrar signature, and translate every semester line rather than summarizing.
WHO ISSUES IT
Where Your Iraqi Academic Transcript Comes From
Iraqi academic transcripts are issued by the awarding school or university itself — the exact office and registration system are described above. Iraq is NOT a party to the Hague Apostille Convention, so an apostille is not available; Iraqi civil documents are authenticated through consular legalization — endorsed by the issuing authority, then the Iraqi Ministry of Foreign Affairs, then legalized by a U.S. consular officer (documents issued in the Kurdistan Region must also be certified by the federal Iraqi MOFA in Baghdad). Full Iraq apostille & authentication guidance →
USCIS REQUIREMENTS
How USCIS Wants Your Iraqi Academic Transcript Translated
For your Iraqi academic transcript, USCIS requires a complete English translation of everything on the page — the issuing office’s details, seals, and any marginal notes included — plus a signed certification of accuracy under 8 CFR 103.2(b)(3). Machine translation cannot sign that certification. We reproduce the document's exact layout so an officer can compare it line by line against your Iraqi original.
WATCH OUT FOR
Common Iraqi Academic Transcript Pitfalls
Iraqi transcripts must preserve every subject, grade, credit, and the original grading scale so an evaluator can convert them; dropping the scale or rounding grades invites a rejection.
Native Iraqi Specialist
A native speaker of your document's language handles it — not a generalist or a machine.
Format-Matched to the Original
The original layout, seals, and stamps reproduced in position.
USCIS Acceptance Guaranteed
If USCIS rejects it citing the translation, we fix it free and cover your resubmission fee.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Iraqi academic transcript translation cost?
A standard Iraqi academic transcript is typically $15-25 total, certified and formatted, delivered in 24-48 hours. Pricing is $0.05 per word; longer or multi-page documents are quoted exactly before you pay.
Is your Iraqi academic transcript translation accepted by USCIS?
Yes. Every translation includes a signed Certificate of Accuracy meeting 8 CFR 103.2(b)(3). If USCIS rejects it citing the translation, we correct it free and reimburse your resubmission fee.
Does an Iraqi document need an apostille for USCIS?
No. Iraq is not a member of the Hague Apostille Convention, so no apostille exists for Iraqi documents. For most petitions filed with USCIS you need a complete, certified English translation of the original rather than legalization; if a document is used at a U.S. consulate or must be authenticated, it goes through consular legalization (issuing authority, then the Iraqi Ministry of Foreign Affairs, then U.S. consular endorsement).
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