VIETNAMESE DOCUMENT TRANSLATION
Vietnamese Police Record Translation for USCIS
A certified translation of a Vietnamese police record (Phiếu lý lịch tư pháp) 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 Vietnamese-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 Vietnamese Police Record (Phiếu lý lịch tư pháp)
Vietnam's police certificate is the Phiếu lý lịch tư pháp, issued in two forms: Phiếu số 1 lists only unexpunged convictions, while Phiếu số 2 discloses the person's complete history, including expunged and pending matters. For an immigrant-visa or adjustment case, the U.S. consulate and USCIS require Phiếu số 2 specifically — a No. 1 is rejected as incomplete, a mistake many Vietnamese applicants make. Since March 1, 2025 issuing authority moved from the Ministry of Justice's provincial Departments of Justice and the National Center for Judicial Records to the Ministry of Public Security, and many certificates are now issued digitally through the VNeID app, so recent versions carry a different layout and a QR code unlike older paper ones. Our certified translation renders the certificate type (số 1 vs số 2), the 'không có án tích' (no criminal record) or listed-convictions section, the issuing authority, and any QR or verification data verbatim, so USCIS can confirm it is the full-disclosure version the case actually requires.
WHO ISSUES IT
Where Your Vietnamese Police Record Comes From
Vietnamese police and criminal-record certificates are issued by the national or state police and justice authorities described above — not the civil registry. Vietnam acceded to the Hague Apostille Convention on 31 December 2025, and it enters into force for Vietnam on 11 September 2026; documents authenticated on or after that date carry a single apostille (issued in Vietnam by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs / Cục Lãnh sự), replacing the former multi-step consular legalization through the U.S. Mission. Full Vietnam apostille & authentication guidance →
USCIS REQUIREMENTS
How USCIS Wants Your Vietnamese Police Record Translated
For your Vietnamese 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 Vietnamese original.
WATCH OUT FOR
Common Vietnamese Police Record Pitfalls
Vietnamese 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 Vietnamese 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 Vietnamese police record translation cost?
A standard Vietnamese 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 Vietnamese 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 certificate is old and handwritten — can you still translate it?
Yes. Our native-Vietnamese specialists routinely handle pre-2016 and handwritten People's Committee records, transcribing faded seals, signatures, and marginal notes. Send it over and we'll return a free 250-word sample so you can see the quality before committing.
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