SYRIAN DOCUMENT TRANSLATION
Syrian Diploma Translation for USCIS
A certified translation of a Syrian diploma (Ijāza Jāmi'iyya (إجازة جامعية) / University Degree) 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 Syrian Diploma (Ijāza Jāmi'iyya (إجازة جامعية) / University Degree)
In Syria the undergraduate degree is traditionally called the ijaza jami'iyya (إجازة جامعية, 'licence'), issued by public universities such as Damascus, Aleppo, Tishreen, and Al-Baath, or by licensed private universities, all under the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research. Graduates also receive a graduation certificate (shahadat/mussadaqat takharruj). Diplomas are Arabic-language parchments bearing the university seal, rector's and dean's signatures, the degree title, specialization, and often the overall grade out of 100. For use abroad they must be authenticated by the Ministry of Higher Education and then the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. USCIS nuance: for I-140/EB or H-1B filings the diploma normally accompanies a credential evaluation, so the certified English translation must precisely render the degree name (ijaza versus postgraduate diploma, master's, or doctorate), the exact specialization, and the conferral date — evaluators map the Syrian ijaza to a U.S. bachelor's, and any mistranslation of the degree level can undercut the petition.
WHO ISSUES IT
Where Your Syrian Diploma Comes From
Syrian diplomas are issued by the awarding school or university itself — the exact office and registration system are described above. Syria is not a party to the Hague Apostille Convention, so its documents cannot be apostilled; the traditional route is consular legalization through the Syrian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates in Damascus followed by the receiving country's embassy. Full Syria apostille & authentication guidance →
USCIS REQUIREMENTS
How USCIS Wants Your Syrian Diploma Translated
For your Syrian 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 Syrian original.
WATCH OUT FOR
Common Syrian Diploma Pitfalls
Syrian 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 Syrian 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 Syrian diploma translation cost?
A standard Syrian 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 Syrian 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.
How much does a Syrian certificate translation cost and how fast is it?
Our rate is $0.05 per word, so a typical Syrian birth or marriage certificate runs about $15–25 total, delivered in 24–48 hours. Every translation carries the signed Certificate of Accuracy USCIS requires and is backed by our USCIS Rejection Pledge — if a formatting issue causes a rejection, we fix it free and cover the resubmission fee. You can also request a free 250-word sample first.
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