About the role

Verdacert is a certified translation service specializing in MENA-region languages for immigration, court, university, and medical use. We're looking for a Legal Pashto Translator to join our reviewer network, producing certified English translations of Pashto-language documents that meet USCIS and legal filing standards.

What you'll do

Review and edit AI-generated first-draft translations of Pashto civil, court, and personal documents into accurate, USCIS-compliant English
Translate documents such as birth certificates, marriage records, court documents, police clearances, and academic transcripts from Pashto into English
Apply correct transliteration conventions for names, dates, and places, consistent with immigration filing requirements (e.g., I-130 spelling conventions)
Sign and issue certification statements attesting to the accuracy and completeness of each translation
Preserve original document formatting and layout in the final translated file
Distinguish between Northern and Southern Pashto dialects and apply appropriate regional terminology, especially for Afghan civil and tribal documents

What we're looking for

Native or near-native fluency in Pashto (Northern and/or Southern dialects) and professional fluency in English
Demonstrated experience translating legal, civil, or court documents
Strong knowledge of certified translation standards and certification statement requirements for immigration and legal use
Meticulous attention to detail with names, dates, numbers, and transliteration accuracy
Ability to work within defined turnaround windows (as fast as hours, not days)
Familiarity with Afghan civil registry and tribal document conventions

Nice to have

Prior experience translating for USCIS, asylum, or SIV/humanitarian parole cases
Experience working with translation agencies or as a certified/sworn translator
Familiarity with Dari in addition to Pashto

See how we translate Pashto documents

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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