PORTUGUESE DOCUMENT TRANSLATION
Portuguese Diploma Translation for USCIS
A certified translation of a Portuguese diploma (Carta de Curso / Diploma) 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 Portuguese and Mirandese (co-official in the Miranda do Douro area)-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 Portuguese Diploma (Carta de Curso / Diploma)
A Portuguese university diploma follows the Bologna structure: a licenciatura (making the holder a licenciado), a mestrado (mestre), or a doutoramento (doutor). The formal parchment degree is the Carta de Curso — issued by the universidade or instituto politécnico only on request — while the standard document is the diploma; a PhD's is a carta doutoral. The final classification appears on Portugal's 0–20 numeric scale with a qualitative mention: Suficiente (10–13), Bom (14–15), Bom com distinção (16–17), or Muito Bom (18–20). For USCIS-linked filings — an EB-2/EB-3 Form I-140, an H-1B, or a credential evaluation from WES or a similar agency — the translation must render the exact degree title and field of study and reproduce the 0–20 final grade rather than converting it to a US GPA, which the evaluator does separately. We reproduce the institution's seal, rector's signature block, and registration number in position, with a signed Certificate of Accuracy meeting 8 CFR 103.2(b)(3).
WHO ISSUES IT
Where Your Portuguese Diploma Comes From
Portuguese diplomas are issued by the awarding school or university itself — the exact office and registration system are described above. Portugal has been a party to the Hague Apostille Convention since 1969, so a single apostille issued by the Procuradoria-Geral da República (Attorney General's Office) authenticates a Portuguese public document for USCIS. Full Portugal apostille & authentication guidance →
USCIS REQUIREMENTS
How USCIS Wants Your Portuguese Diploma Translated
For your Portuguese 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 Portuguese original.
WATCH OUT FOR
Common Portuguese Diploma Pitfalls
Portuguese 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 Portuguese 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 Portuguese diploma translation cost?
A standard Portuguese 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 Portuguese 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 Portugal use apostilles for USCIS documents, or do I need embassy legalization?
Portugal has been a Hague Apostille party since 1969, so an apostille from the Procuradoria-Geral da República is all the authentication USCIS needs — there is no U.S. embassy or consular legalization step. You then add a certified English translation.
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