Mikhail Bogomolny translates documents from Ukrainian into English and certifies each translation, as USCIS and the courts require. He is a California-certified court interpreter, and his translations are accepted by USCIS, immigration and state courts, consulates and credential evaluators. Standard documents are usually ready in one or two days; rush and same-day service is always available.
Which Ukrainian documents does he translate?
- Civil records: birth and marriage certificates (свідоцтво про народження, свідоцтво про шлюб), divorce decisions, name changes and death certificates
- Police and court documents: police clearance certificates (довідка про несудимість), detention, search and interrogation reports, court decisions
- Military records: military ID (військовий квиток), registration documents and call-up notices (повістки)
- Medical records: record extracts and discharge summaries (виписка, епікриз)
- Education: diplomas and supplements (диплом, додаток до диплома) for credential evaluation
- Registers and passports: extracts from state registers (витяг з реєстру) and passports translated in full, every stamp included
- Petition evidence: press, letters and awards for EB-1A, O-1 and EB-2 (NIW) petitions, and evidence for asylum and green card cases
Documents in both Ukrainian and Russian
Many Ukrainian documents mix languages: Soviet-era certificates are often in both Ukrainian and Russian, and older records may be handwritten. Mikhail works in both languages, so the whole document is translated in full, including stamps, seals and handwritten notes, and anything hard to read is confirmed with you.
How are Ukrainian names spelled in the translation?
Names follow the spelling in your passport; where there is none, the official Ukrainian transliteration is used. Names stay consistent with your earlier USCIS filings, so the whole case matches.
How to order
Email scans or clear phone photos, the purpose and the deadline. Price and timing are agreed before work starts. You receive a signed PDF ready for USCIS; paper copies on request. More on what every certified translation includes: certified translation.
Frequently asked questions
Does USCIS require a certified translation of Ukrainian documents?
Yes. Every document that is not in English must be accompanied by a certified English translation; without one, it has little to no evidentiary value.
How long does a Ukrainian translation take?
Standard documents such as birth and marriage certificates or a police clearance are usually ready within one or two days, and rush or same-day service is always available. For large evidence packages, Mikhail agrees on a schedule with you that meets your deadline.
Does a Ukrainian translation need to be notarized?
Usually not. USCIS almost never requires notarized translations; courts often do. A court-certified translator is on the court roster with their oath on file, so no notary acknowledgment is needed. When notarization is still required, Mikhail arranges it.