Have Questions About Translation or Interpretation?
Find answers to common questions about our translation, interpretation, certified USCIS translations, legal translation, medical translation, and on-demand interpreting services.
Which languages does Lingua Franca Translations support? Lingua Franca Translations provides translation and interpretation services in more than 200 languages and language variants. Our network of professional linguists supports widely requested languages such as Spanish, French, Portuguese, German, Italian, Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Haitian Creole, Russian, Vietnamese, and many more.
What is the difference between translation and interpretation? Translation converts written content from one language into another, while interpretation facilitates spoken or signed communication between people who speak different languages. Lingua Franca Translations provides both professional document translation and interpretation services for legal, medical, immigration, corporate, and other professional settings.
Do you provide certified translations for USCIS and immigration applications? Yes. Lingua Franca Translations provides certified English translations for documents submitted to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) and other immigration related proceedings. USCIS requires foreign language documents to include a complete English translation accompanied by a translator certification confirming that the translation is complete and accurate and that the translator is competent to translate the document into English.
What types of documents can be translated for USCIS? We translate a wide range of documents used in immigration matters, including birth certificates, marriage certificates, divorce decrees, adoption records, passports and identification documents, diplomas and academic transcripts, employment records, financial documents, police and court records, affidavits, letters, and other supporting documentation. The specific documents required depend on the immigration application or petition.
Do USCIS certified translations need to be notarized? Generally, no. USCIS requires a complete and accurate English translation together with the translator’s certification of accuracy and competence, but USCIS does not generally require that certification to be notarized. Notarization may be requested for other legal, governmental, academic, or international purposes, and Lingua Franca Translations can advise clients on available certification and notarization options.
What legal documents can Lingua Franca Translations translate? Lingua Franca Translations provides professional legal translation for contracts, agreements, court filings, pleadings, motions, judgments, affidavits, powers of attorney, corporate documents, financial records, discovery materials, correspondence, evidence, and other documents used in legal proceedings and business transactions. We work with law firms, corporations, businesses, and individuals requiring accurate and confidential legal translations.
Do you provide medical and scientific translation services? Yes. Lingua Franca Translations provides professional medical and scientific translation services for healthcare organizations, medical practices, businesses, research organizations, and individuals. Documents may include medical records, patient information, consent forms, clinical and scientific materials, reports, instructions, educational materials, and other specialized content requiring accurate terminology.
How quickly can I connect with an interpreter through Phren? Phren, powered by Lingua Franca Translations, provides on-demand access to qualified human interpreters by phone or video. The service is designed to connect organizations with an interpreter within seconds, helping healthcare providers, law firms, and businesses communicate with limited-English-proficient clients and patients when language assistance is needed.
Does Phren provide Over the Phone Interpretation (OPI) and Video Remote Interpretation (VRI)? Yes. Phren provides both Over the Phone Interpretation (OPI) and Video Remote Interpretation (VRI), with access to qualified human interpreters in more than 200 languages. Services are available on demand, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, making Phren suitable for healthcare, legal, business, and other professional environments.