CUBAN DOCUMENT TRANSLATION
Cuban Diploma Translation for USCIS
A certified translation of a Cuban diploma (Título universitario) 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 Spanish-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 Cuban Diploma (Título universitario)
A Cuban university diploma is the Título, printed on heavy parchment- or opalux-style stock (roughly 21.6 by 27.9 cm) and issued by the graduate's institution through its Secretaría General/Docente. It names the carrera and the academic grade conferred, and it is signed by the university rector and countersigned by the Minister of Higher Education (MES); an embossed or reverse-side seal certifies the front signatures. Because names follow Cuba's two-surname system, keep both apellidos intact in English. Cuba does not belong to the Hague Apostille Convention, so a diploma bound for USCIS or a US credential evaluator is legalized through MINJUS and MINREX rather than apostilled, and those legalization stamps carry their own text. For USCIS or an evaluator such as those following ERES/NACES standards, translate the entire face of the diploma including the rector's and minister's titles, the seal legends, resolution numbers, and the date, then attach a signed translator's certification. Never translate the credential name into a US degree equivalent; render it literally and let the evaluator determine equivalency.
WHO ISSUES IT
Where Your Cuban Diploma Comes From
Cuban diplomas are issued by the awarding school or university itself — the exact office and registration system are described above. Cuba is not a party to the Hague Apostille Convention, so Cuban documents cannot receive an apostille; they instead follow the consular legalization chain — legalized inside Cuba by the Ministry of Justice (MINJUS, which absorbed this function from the foreign ministry MINREX in 2025) and then by the appropriate consulate. Full Cuba apostille & authentication guidance →
USCIS REQUIREMENTS
How USCIS Wants Your Cuban Diploma Translated
For your Cuban 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 Cuban original.
WATCH OUT FOR
Common Cuban Diploma Pitfalls
Cuban 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 Cuban 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 Cuban diploma translation cost?
A standard Cuban 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 Cuban 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.
Does a Cuban birth certificate need an apostille for USCIS?
No. Cuba is not a member of the Hague Apostille Convention, so Cuban documents cannot receive an apostille at all. USCIS does not require legalization either — it requires a complete certified 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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