SUDANESE DOCUMENT TRANSLATION
Sudanese Police Record Translation for USCIS
A certified translation of a Sudanese police record (فيش وتشبيه (Fīsh wa Tashbīh)) 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 and English-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 Sudanese Police Record (فيش وتشبيه (Fīsh wa Tashbīh))
Sudan's police clearance is universally known as the 'fīsh wa tashbīh' (فيش وتشبيه), the fingerprint-and-identification certificate. It is issued by the Ministry of Interior's General Administration of Forensic Evidence — the Fingerprint Directorate (Idārat al-Adilla al-Jināʾiyya) — on Nile Street in Khartoum, and applicants are fingerprinted in person. The certificate is a distinctive pink form with the applicant's fingerprints recorded on the reverse and an official police seal. Text is Arabic; the chained name and national number appear on the face. Because the issuing directorate is Khartoum-based, applicants abroad usually route requests through Sudanese embassies, and wartime disruption has lengthened processing. For USCIS consular processing and adjustment (DS-260 or I-485), the certified English translation must render the clearance statement, the issuing directorate, the date, and any fingerprint or reference notations, and should note the pink form and rear fingerprints so the officer understands the layout. USCIS accepts a translator's signed certification; no notarization or Sudanese legalization of the translation is required.
WHO ISSUES IT
Where Your Sudanese Police Record Comes From
Sudanese police and criminal-record certificates are issued by the national or state police and justice authorities described above — not the civil registry. Sudan is not a party to the Hague Apostille Convention, so documents cannot be apostilled; the traditional chain applies — authentication by Sudan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (with the Judiciary/Ministry of Justice for court records) followed by consular legalization. Full Sudan apostille & authentication guidance →
USCIS REQUIREMENTS
How USCIS Wants Your Sudanese Police Record Translated
For your Sudanese police record, 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 Sudanese original.
WATCH OUT FOR
Common Sudanese Police Record Pitfalls
Sudanese police and criminal-record certificates must show exact coverage dates and the issuing authority, and because they often expire quickly, the translation should be scheduled close to your filing date.
Native Sudanese 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 Sudanese police record translation cost?
A standard Sudanese police record 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 Sudanese police record 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.
My birth certificate is handwritten and shows a Hijri date — will that be a problem?
Not at all. Older and rural Sudanese records are frequently handwritten and use the Hijri (Islamic) calendar, sometimes alongside Gregorian dates. Our Arabic translators transcribe the exact content, clearly label and convert dates, and add a translator's note for any illegible entries so USCIS receives a faithful, verifiable copy.
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