SPANISH DOCUMENT TRANSLATION
Spanish Diploma Translation for USCIS
A certified translation of a Spanish diploma (Titulo Universitario Oficial) 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 (Castilian) and Catalan-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 Spanish Diploma (Titulo Universitario Oficial)
A Spanish official university degree ('titulo universitario oficial') is a formal parchment-style document issued in the name of the King ('Felipe VI, Rey de Espana') by the Ministerio de Universidades and the awarding university, signed by the Rector and the graduate. A defining feature: Spanish degrees are printed and sealed on BOTH sides, front (titulo) and reverse (registration and legalization data with registry numbers), so submitting only the front is an incomplete document. For USCIS use, such as an EB-2/EB-3 I-140, an H-1B, or an education-based waiver, the full two-sided titulo needs a certified English translation, and the degree name should be rendered accurately (e.g. 'Grado en...', the older 'Licenciado/a en...', 'Diplomado', or 'Ingeniero') without inventing a US equivalent, since credential evaluators decide equivalency. Preserve the King's proclamation wording, the Rector and Secretario General signature lines, embossed university seal, and the reverse-side registration codes. We translate both faces and every seal exactly, so nothing appears missing to the adjudicator.
WHO ISSUES IT
Where Your Spanish Diploma Comes From
Spanish diplomas are issued by the awarding school or university itself — the exact office and registration system are described above. Spain is a full member of the Hague Apostille Convention (since 1978), so documents need a single apostille — never US embassy or consular legalization. Full Spain apostille & authentication guidance →
USCIS REQUIREMENTS
How USCIS Wants Your Spanish Diploma Translated
For your Spanish 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 Spanish original.
WATCH OUT FOR
Common Spanish Diploma Pitfalls
Spanish 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 Spanish 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 Spanish diploma translation cost?
A standard Spanish 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 Spanish 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 to translate the apostille itself?
The apostille uses a standardized international layout and USCIS generally does not require it to be translated, but we translate its key fields on request for completeness. What USCIS does require is a complete certified English translation of the underlying Spanish document, with a signed Certificate of Accuracy meeting 8 CFR 103.2(b)(3).
MORE SPAIN DOCUMENTS