About the role

Verdacert is a USCIS-certified translation service specializing in Arabic, Farsi, Dari, Pashto, Urdu, Turkish, and dozens of other languages, delivering certified translations of civil, legal, academic, and medical documents used in immigration filings, court proceedings, and other official submissions. We're looking for a Legal Dari Translator to join our reviewer network and help produce accurate, USCIS-compliant translations for a high volume of documents including civil status records, asylum and humanitarian parole filings, military records, and academic transcripts from Afghanistan.

What you'll do

Translate legal, civil, and administrative documents between Dari and English with precision and fidelity to the source text
Review and edit machine-generated first drafts, correcting terminology, names, dates, and formatting
Apply correct transliteration conventions for proper nouns, especially for names appearing on immigration forms such as the I-130
Sign certification statements attesting to the accuracy and completeness of each translation, in line with 8 CFR 103.2(b)(3)
Preserve the layout and structure of original documents in the translated output
Meet delivery deadlines ranging from 14 hours to 48 hours depending on order type

What we're looking for

Native or near-native fluency in Dari (Afghan Persian) and strong command of professional English
Demonstrated experience translating legal, civil, or immigration-related documents
Familiarity with Afghan civil registries, asylum documentation, or military and academic records
Understanding of certified translation standards and certification statement requirements for USCIS submissions
Strong attention to detail, especially with names, dates, and numerical data
Ability to work within tight, defined turnaround windows, including rush and same-day requests

Nice to have

Additional fluency in Pashto or Farsi
Prior experience working with immigration attorneys or applicants on SIV, asylum, or humanitarian parole cases
Experience with document transliteration standards for Afghan naming conventions

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How to apply

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This is an independent-contractor engagement open to applicants in the countries listed on the posting. We cannot engage or pay contractors ordinarily resident in a country subject to comprehensive U.S. sanctions.

Verdacert LLC is an equal-opportunity employer. We consider every application without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need an accommodation to apply, email careers@verdacert.com.

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