ARGENTINE DOCUMENT TRANSLATION
Argentine Divorce Decree Translation for USCIS
A certified translation of an Argentine divorce decree (Sentencia de Divorcio) 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 Argentine Divorce Decree (Sentencia de Divorcio)
Since the 2015 Código Civil y Comercial, Argentina has no-fault "divorcio incausado," which can be requested unilaterally; the ruling is a "sentencia de divorcio" issued by a Juzgado de Familia (or a Juzgado Civil in provinces without dedicated family courts). It is a multi-page judicial document with the carátula (case caption), the considerandos, and the operative "resuelvo/fallo." For proof of termination USCIS often accepts the acta de matrimonio bearing the divorce nota marginal, but where the decree itself is requested for an I-130 or K-1 petition, translate the parte dispositiva and the date the sentence became firme, since an Argentine judgment only dissolves the marriage once inscribed at the Registro Civil via an "oficio judicial." Render the judge's name, court, and expediente number exactly. USCIS wants the full ruling in English with the translator's certification — not a summary — and does not require the sentence to be apostilled, though the court copy must be an official, sealed testimonio.
WHO ISSUES IT
Where Your Argentine Divorce Decree Comes From
In Argentina, civil-status records come from the Registro del Estado Civil y Capacidad de las Personas (Civil Registry and Capacity of Persons). Argentina has been a party to the Hague Apostille Convention since 1988, so documents are authenticated with a single apostille rather than consular legalization. Full Argentina apostille & authentication guidance →
USCIS REQUIREMENTS
How USCIS Wants Your Argentine Divorce Decree Translated
For your Argentine divorce decree, 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 Argentine original.
WATCH OUT FOR
Common Argentine Divorce Decree Pitfalls
Argentine divorce records must show an unambiguous dissolution date and the exact court or registry that granted it; a vague or mistranslated date can make USCIS question whether a prior marriage truly ended before a new one began.
Native Argentine 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 Argentine divorce decree translation cost?
A standard Argentine divorce decree 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 Argentine divorce decree 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.
USCIS asked for my 'divorce decree,' but Argentina only annotated my marriage certificate. What do I submit?
In Argentina a divorce is recorded as a 'Divorcio vincular' annotation on the original Acta de Matrimonio, not as a separate certificate. We translate the annotated marriage acta (or the court's Sentencia de Divorcio), including the case number, court and date, so the dissolution is clearly proven.
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