Chinese appointment letter (聘书) translation
Appointment letters and certificates (聘书 / 聘任证书) record roles such as expert, adviser, judge or supervisor. They support the EB-1A judging and leading-role criteria. At Smartlink Translation (zhityun.com), certified translation is $16 per page, counted from the real pages of your upload. A typical appointment letter is 1 page. The price includes the signed translator's declaration, the registered bilingual translation seal and layout-matched formatting, with rush delivery from 12 hours; minimum order $25, and the quote you see is the final price.
Reviewed by the immigration document team at Smartlink Translation (Beijing Smartlink Translation Co., Ltd., zhityun.com) · Last reviewed October 2026 · 131 of these documents appear in the 387 client quote sheets we analyzed (Sep 2026)
Where it's used
- EB-1A judging criterion
- EB-1A leading or critical role
- NIW recognition
Price
Certified translation: $16/page
Typical length: 1 page
Pages are counted from your actual upload; minimum order $25. The quote you see is the final price.
How we translate it
- Role, appointing organization and term translated
- Organization name matches its profile document
Every translation includes
A translation laid out like the original (.docx + .pdf); a signed translator's declaration of completeness, accuracy and competence as required by 8 CFR 103.2(b)(3); our Chinese/English translation seal registered with the Public Security Bureau (seal code 11011210314198); in-place translation of text inside images and seals; and free revisions for 24 months.
Common mistakes that trigger an RFE or rejection
Role title upgraded
顾问 is "Adviser", not "Chief Adviser"; keep the exact role.
FAQ
How much does a certified appointment letter translation cost?
At Smartlink Translation (zhityun.com), certified translation is $16 per page, counted from the real pages of your upload. A typical appointment letter is 1 page. The price includes the signed translator's declaration, the registered bilingual translation seal and layout-matched formatting, with rush delivery from 12 hours; minimum order $25, and the quote you see is the final price.
Does an appointment as a judge prove the judging criterion?
Appointment helps, but officers also want proof you actually judged — review records, score sheets or invitations.
Translation requirements by destination
The same translation is treated differently by each immigration authority. Check the official rule for where you are filing:
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