FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
At Express Language Solutions, we know that clients often have questions before ordering a translation, interpreting service, or apostille-related document support. This page answers some of the most common questions about our professional translation services in New York, including certified translations, notarized translations, turnaround times, pricing, document requirements, and language support.
If you do not see your question below, feel free to contact our team. We will be happy to assist you.
WHAT SERVICES DOES EXPRESS LANGUAGE SOLUTIONS PROVIDE?
Express Language Solutions provides a wide range of professional translation services, including certified document translation, business translation, legal translation, medical translation, technical translation, book translation, apostille and legalization support, interpreting services, audio and video transcription, subtitle translation, and closed caption translation.
DO YOU OFFER CERTIFIED TRANSLATION SERVICES?
Yes. We provide certified translation services for personal, legal, academic, medical, and business documents. Certified translations are commonly requested for immigration, court, school, university, employment, and official government use.
ARE YOUR CERTIFIED TRANSLATIONS ACCEPTED BY USCIS?
Accurate Certified Translations for USCIS & Immigration
Navigating the U.S. immigration system is complex, but your document translation shouldn’t be. We provide USCIS-compliant certified translations for all essential documents, ensuring your application meets strict federal requirements for accuracy and formatting.
Whether you are seeking a family-based green card, pursuing higher education, or applying for specialized work authorization, we translate the evidence you need to succeed.
Comprehensive Support for All Visa Types
Our expert translators specialize in the supporting documentation required for the most common—and complex—immigration pathways, including:
- O-1 Visas (Extraordinary Ability): We translate high-level portfolios, press articles, and contracts for individuals at the top of their fields.
- Asylum Cases: Precise translation of sensitive personal statements, declarations, and foreign legal documents is critical for humanitarian relief.
- Adjustment of Status: We ensure your transition to permanent residency is seamless by translating all vital records required for your green card application.
- Employment & Investor Visas: Professional translation for H-1B (Work), EB-series (Employment/Investor), and L-1 (Intra-company Transferee) visas.
- Student & Family Visas: Fast, reliable services for F-1 (Student), K-1 (Fiancé), and family-based petitions.
Common Documents We Translate
We handle a wide array of personal and professional paperwork, including:
- Vital Records: Birth certificates, marriage licenses, and divorce decrees.
- Academic Credentials: Diplomas, course transcripts, and certifications.
- Legal Evidence: Police clearances, affidavits, and court records.
- Professional Proof: Employment contracts, letters of recommendation, and tax documents.
Why Choose Our Certified Services?
Every translation includes a signed Certificate of Translation Accuracy, which is a mandatory requirement for USCIS. We focus on linguistic precision and technical formatting so that your paperwork is accepted without delay or Request for Evidence (RFE).
Ready to start your application? Contact us today for a free quote on your certified immigration translations.
DO YOU OFFER NOTARIZED TRANSLATIONS?
Yes. We also offer notarized translations at no cost, when an extra level of formality is required. Some schools, employers, courts, and government agencies may request a notarized translation in addition to certification.
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A CERTIFIED TRANSLATION AND A NOTARIZED TRANSLATION?
A certified translation includes a signed statement confirming that the translation is accurate and complete. A notarized translation usually means that the translator’s or company representative’s signature is notarized by a notary public. The right option depends on the requirements of the institution requesting the document.
DO YOU PROVIDE APOSTILLE TRANSLATION SERVICES?
Yes. We provide Apostille translation services and support for documents that need to be translated for international use. This may include birth certificates, marriage certificates, diplomas, powers of attorney, court records, and other official documents.
WHAT TYPES OF DOCUMENTS DO YOU TRANSLATE?
We translate a wide variety of documents, including:
- Birth Certificates
- Marriage Certificates
- Divorce Certificates
- Death Certificates
- Diplomas and Transcripts
- Contracts and Agreements
- Court Documents
- Medical Records
- Business Reports
- Technical Manuals
- Audio and Video Content
CAN YOU PREPARE A POWER OF ATTORNEY (POA) FOR USE IN RUSSIA, UKRAINE, OR OTHER POST-SOVIET COUNTRIES?
Our team can help prepare the POA text with translation if required, and assist with notarization and apostille so the document can be used internationally.
In most cases, the preparation of the Power of Attorney together with apostille processing can be completed within 2-5 business days, depending on the document and processing requirements.
WHAT LANGUAGES DO YOU WORK WITH?
We work with all major world languages and many regional languages. Our site already highlights languages such as Spanish, French, German, Portuguese, Chinese, Arabic, Russian, Japanese, Korean, Turkish. Hindi, Ukrainian, along with many others across Europe, Asia, the Americas, and the Middle East.
DO YOU PROVIDE TRANSLATION SERVICES IN NEW YORK?
Yes. Express Language Solutions is based in New York and your site prominently features service coverage for New York City, Brooklyn, Queens, Bronx, Staten Island. This is helpful both for local clients and for SEO targeting searches such as translation services New York, certified translation Brooklyn, and translation company Manhattan.
CAN I ORDER TRANSLATION SERVICES ONLINE?
Yes. Clients can request a free quote and order many document translations online. Your site also has an order page for commonly requested personal documents, which makes online ordering especially convenient.
HOW LONG DOES TRANSLATION TAKE?
Turnaround time depends on the type of document, language pair, formatting requirements, and project volume. Simple personal documents may be completed in 1 hour, while larger or highly specialized projects may take as a standard 1-2 business days. Higher volume may take longer. If you need urgent service, contact us and we will review the fastest available turnaround for your project.
DO YOU OFFER RUSH OR SAME-DAY TRANSLATION SERVICES?
Yes. But rush service may be available depending on the document type, language, and current project volume. If you need same-day translation services or a fast turnaround, please contact our team before placing the order.
HOW MUCH DO TRANSLATION SERVICES COST?
Pricing depends on several factors, including:
- Document Type
- Word Count
- Language Pair
- Urgency
- Formatting Requirements
- Certification or Notarization Needs
For an exact price, send us your document and we will provide a free quote.
DO YOU TRANSLATE SCANNED COPIES OR PHOTOS OF DOCUMENTS?
Yes, in many cases we can work from clear scans or high-quality photos. To avoid delays, make sure the entire document is visible and readable, including stamps, seals, signatures, and all text on the page.
WILL THE FORMAT OF MY DOCUMENT BE PRESERVED?
Yes, We aim to preserve the layout and structure of the original document as closely as possible. This is especially important for personal, legal, academic, and official records.
ARE YOUR TRANSLATION SERVICES CONFIDENTIAL?
Yes. We understand that many documents contain sensitive personal, legal, medical, or business information. Confidentiality and accuracy are a core part of our service process.
DO YOU PROVIDE INTERPRETING SERVICES?
Yes. We provide interpreting and translation services, including support for business meetings, legal matters, medical appointments, conferences, and other situations where spoken communication across languages is needed. Your site also references on-site and phone interpreting support. Please contact our team before placing the order.
DO YOU PROVIDE AUDIO AND VIDEO TRANSCRIPTION SERVICES?
Yes. We provide audio and video transcription services, as well as related translation services for recorded content, interviews, legal proceedings, meetings, and multimedia materials. Your location pages also emphasize this service in New York City. Here is your free quote link.
CAN YOU TRANSLATE SUBTITLES AND CLOSED CAPTIONS?
Yes. We provide subtitle translation and closed caption translation services for videos, multimedia content, educational materials, and online media. These services help make content accessible to multilingual audiences.
DO YOU WORK WITH BUSINESS CLIENTS?
Yes. We work with individuals, businesses, institutions, and government-related clients. Your current service pages already position Express Language Solutions for business, legal, medical, and technical translation projects.
WHY CHOOSE EXPRESS LANGUAGE SOLUTIONS?
Clients choose Express Language Solutions because of our experience, broad service offering, New York presence, and focus on accuracy and professionalism. Your site also highlights trust indicators such as more than 105 million words translated, more than 30,000 happy customers, and strong ratings on Google and Yelp.
HOW CAN I GET STARTED?
Getting started is easy. Send us your documents by email or through the website, tell us the target language and deadline, and our team will review your request and provide a free quote.
