DARI · CERTIFIED TRANSLATION
Dari to English Certified Translation for USCIS
Yes — Translation HelpDesk provides certified Dari to English translations that USCIS accepts, at $0.05 per word, with most civil documents like a tazkira or birth certificate running a flat $15–$25. Every translation is completed by a native Dari speaker (never machine translation) and includes a signed certificate of accuracy meeting the USCIS requirement under 8 CFR 103.2(b)(3). We turn most Afghan documents around in 24–48 hours and stand behind every page with our USCIS Rejection Pledge. Send a photo by email at info@translationhelpdesk.com for a free 250-word sample before you commit.
Updated July 11, 2026 · Reviewed by Victor Luján, Founder
ABOUT DARI TRANSLATION
Why a Native Dari Specialist Matters
Dari is Afghanistan's variety of Persian, written in the Perso-Arabic script (Naskh and Nastaliq styles) — 32 letters, right-to-left, with no capital letters, contextual letterforms, and Eastern Arabic numerals that software routinely misreads. Though mutually intelligible with Iranian Farsi, Dari uses distinct administrative vocabulary, place names, and older "majhul" vowel pronunciations, so an Iranian-Farsi generalist frequently mistranslates Afghan-specific terms. The Kabuli dialect is the written standard, but Herati, Hazaragi, and Shamali (Northern) variants surface in handwriting and personal letters. Our native Dari linguists handle the two problems that defeat machines: documents issued under both the former Islamic Republic and the current administration carry different seals and formats, and dates follow the Solar Hijri (Jalali) calendar, which must be converted for USCIS. Many Afghan records are also bilingual Dari–Pashto. A human who reads Afghan tazkiras daily catches what Google Translate silently drops.
Where Dari is spoken: Afghanistan (primary), Iran (Afghan refugee and diaspora communities), Pakistan (Afghan refugee communities), United States (resettled Afghan families, SIV and parolee households).
DOCUMENTS WE TRANSLATE
Common Dari Documents
Tazkira / e-Tazkira (Afghan national ID card)
Birth certificates
Marriage certificates (Nikah-nama)
Divorce decrees (Talaq-nama)
Afghan passports
School diplomas and university transcripts (e.g., Kabul University)
Every Dari translation includes a signed Certificate of Accuracy meeting 8 CFR 103.2(b)(3), reproduces the original layout, and is accepted by USCIS or we fix it free and cover your resubmission fee.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you translate both the Dari and Pashto sections on an Afghan document?
Yes. Many Afghan records — passports, tazkiras, diplomas — are printed in both Dari and Pashto. Our linguists read both languages and translate every field, seal, and stamp so USCIS receives a complete document.
My Afghan documents use the Solar Hijri calendar. Will the dates come out right?
Yes. Afghan civil documents use the Solar Hijri (Jalali) calendar. We convert each date to its Gregorian equivalent and note the original, so your birth date and issue dates line up with the rest of your USCIS file.
I only have a phone photo of a handwritten tazkira — can you still certify it?
Yes. A clear photo is enough. Handwritten tazkiras and older Islamic Republic-era documents are exactly what our native Dari readers handle every day.
Will an Iranian Farsi translation be accepted, or do I need Dari specifically?
While Dari and Iranian Farsi are mutually intelligible, Afghan documents carry Afghanistan-specific terminology, place names, and formats. We assign native Dari linguists so nothing is mistranslated or flagged during review.
What happens if USCIS rejects my translation?
Our USCIS Rejection Pledge covers you. If USCIS rejects the translation over accuracy or formatting, we re-translate or correct it at no additional charge.
How fast can I get my SIV or asylum documents translated?
Most single Afghan documents are completed in 24–48 hours. For SIV and asylum packets with several documents, message us by email at info@translationhelpdesk.com and we'll confirm a timeline for the full set.