AFGHAN DOCUMENT TRANSLATION
Afghan Diploma Translation for USCIS
A certified translation of an Afghan diploma (Baccalauria / Deploma) 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 Dari (Persian) and Pashto-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 Afghan Diploma (Baccalauria / Deploma)
Two very different Afghan diplomas reach USCIS-adjacent evaluations. The Grade-12 Baccalauria (secondary graduation certificate) is issued by the Ministry of Education and, distinctively, printed in three languages, Dari, Pashto, and English, bearing the school seal and Kankor-era registration. University degrees (the Deploma, usually a 4-year/8-semester bachelor) are issued and stamped by the Ministry of Higher Education (MoHE), then verified by the MFA's Directorate General of Consular Affairs. Older degrees are letterpress documents with embossed seals; newer ones carry security printing and a MoHE registration number. USCIS nuance: for H-1B, EB-2/EB-3, or NIW filings the diploma usually accompanies a credential evaluation, so the certified translation must precisely render the degree title, faculty, the Solar Hijri graduation year, and any honors, matching them to the transcript. The trilingual baccalaureate still needs a certified translation of its Dari and Pashto seals and marginalia even though the body is partly in English, because USCIS requires the entire document rendered, not just the untranslated portions.
WHO ISSUES IT
Where Your Afghan Diploma Comes From
Afghan diplomas are issued by the awarding school or university itself — the exact office and registration system are described above. Afghanistan is not a party to the Hague Apostille Convention, so its documents cannot be apostilled; the traditional route is attestation by Afghanistan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs followed by consular legalization at an Afghan embassy. Full Afghanistan apostille & authentication guidance →
USCIS REQUIREMENTS
How USCIS Wants Your Afghan Diploma Translated
For your Afghan diploma, 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 Afghan original.
WATCH OUT FOR
Common Afghan Diploma Pitfalls
Afghan diplomas should have institution names, degree titles, and honors transliterated and labeled rather than 'converted' to a US equivalent — that judgment belongs to the credential evaluator (WES/NACES), not the translator.
Native Afghan 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 Afghan diploma translation cost?
A standard Afghan diploma 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 Afghan diploma 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.
Do I need an apostille for my Afghan documents before submitting to USCIS?
No. Afghanistan is not a member of the Hague Apostille Convention, so an apostille is not even available. More importantly, USCIS does not require an apostille or consular legalization on foreign civil documents — it requires the original (or a copy) accompanied by a complete English translation with a signed Certificate of Accuracy meeting 8 CFR 103.2(b)(3), which is exactly what we provide.
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