EGYPTIAN DOCUMENT TRANSLATION
Egyptian Diploma Translation for USCIS
A certified translation of an Egyptian diploma (Shahadet al-Thanawiyya al-'Amma / Bakaloriyus-Lisans (شهادة الثانوية العامة / بكالوريوس-ليسانس)) 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-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 Egyptian Diploma (Shahadet al-Thanawiyya al-'Amma / Bakaloriyus-Lisans (شهادة الثانوية العامة / بكالوريوس-ليسانس))
Two very different "diplomas" come from Egypt. The Thanaweya Amma (shahadet al-thanawiyya al-'amma) is the general-secondary certificate issued by the Ministry of Education, showing an aggregate exam score and percentage that governs university placement via Tansiq. University degrees — bakaloriyus for scientific faculties, but lisans (licence) for law, arts and humanities — are issued by the individual university and verified through the Supreme Council of Universities (SCU). For USCIS H-1B, O-1 or EB green-card filings the degree title and field must be translated precisely, because "Licence in Commerce" versus "Bachelor" affects the equivalency evaluation. Our certified translation renders the exact Arabic degree name, faculty, university, graduation date, and overall grade (Momtaz/Excellent, Jayyid Jiddan/Very Good). We do not convert grades to a US GPA — that is the evaluator's job — but translate them faithfully. We label the SCU and university seals, the dean's signature, and any Ministry of Foreign Affairs authentication stamps so the packet clears review.
WHO ISSUES IT
Where Your Egyptian Diploma Comes From
Egyptian diplomas are issued by the awarding school or university itself — the exact office and registration system are described above. Egypt is not a party to the Hague Apostille Convention, so its civil documents cannot be apostilled — they follow the consular legalization chain instead: first authenticated by Egypt's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, then legalized by the U.S. Embassy/Consulate. Full Egypt apostille & authentication guidance →
USCIS REQUIREMENTS
How USCIS Wants Your Egyptian Diploma Translated
For your Egyptian 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 Egyptian original.
WATCH OUT FOR
Common Egyptian Diploma Pitfalls
Egyptian 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 Egyptian 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 Egyptian diploma translation cost?
A standard Egyptian 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 Egyptian 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 Egypt issue apostilles for documents going to USCIS?
No. Egypt is not a member of the Hague Apostille Convention, so Egyptian documents cannot be apostilled. They are instead legalized through Egypt's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and then the U.S. Embassy/Consulate. Importantly, documents filed directly with USCIS generally need only a certified English translation — legalization mainly matters for immigrant-visa consular processing and other agencies.
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