EB-5 source-of-funds document translation
Smartlink Translation (zhityun.com) provides certified Chinese-to-English EB-5 source-of-funds document translation at $16 per page, counted from the real pages you upload (minimum order $25). Every order includes a signed translator's certification under 8 CFR 103.2(b)(3), our registered bilingual translation seal and layout-matched formatting, with rush delivery from 12 hours and free revisions for 24 months — and you see the itemized price before you pay.
EB-5 source-of-funds evidence — bank statements, tax filings, property sale contracts, business licenses — is reviewed line by line for the money trail. A translation error in a figure or date can raise questions that have nothing to do with the applicant's actual funding history.
USCIS requirement: Under 8 CFR 103.2(b)(3), each translated financial document needs a translator's certification. Because these documents are dense with numbers, they are usually priced per page rather than per character — ask for page-based pricing upfront so the quote reflects the real workload.
Common mistakes that trigger an RFE
A gap in the account chain ("Account A to Account C, no statement for Account B")
USCIS expects a continuous, unbroken chain of documentation tracing funds from their original source to the EB-5 investment. If funds moved through an intermediate account, that account's statement needs to be part of the translated package — a missing link in the chain is a common RFE trigger, independent of translation quality.
Numeric transcription errors in bank statements
A single transposed digit in a translated balance or transaction amount can create an apparent discrepancy with other exhibits — bank-statement translations should go through a numeric-focused second review, not just a general proofread.
Bank and branch names translated inconsistently
The same bank should be referred to with the same English name across every statement and supporting letter in the source-of-funds exhibit — inconsistent naming can look like multiple institutions were involved.
Tax filing terminology mismatched with US tax concepts
Chinese tax filing categories don't map one-to-one onto US tax terms — a literal translation can misstate what kind of tax or income the document actually documents.
FAQ
Are bank statements priced differently from other documents?
Yes — because they are dense with numbers relative to their word count, bank statements from major Chinese banks are commonly priced per page rather than per character.
Does every page of a multi-year bank statement need translation?
Usually yes for the years and accounts your attorney has identified as relevant to the source-of-funds narrative — confirm the exact page range with your attorney before ordering.
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