EB-5 source-of-funds document translation
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
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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One transparent price includes the translation, translator's declaration, and bilingual seal — the quote you see is the final price.