Prism Linguistics arranges Siraiki interpreters and translation support for Saraiki speakers across Canada. Saraiki, also spelled Siraiki, is an Indo-Aryan language of southern Punjab in Pakistan, and speakers form part of the wider Pakistani community here. Because official records come in Urdu, document work usually runs from Urdu while interpreting serves speakers who are less at ease in it.
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Saraiki is related to Punjabi but distinct, and many speakers also understand Urdu; when you book, tell us whether the speaker is genuinely more comfortable in Saraiki, since an older speaker or a witness in an Immigration and Refugee Board hearing may follow far better in it than in Urdu. We assign an interpreter who works in Saraiki rather than assume Urdu or Punjabi covers everyone.
Interpreters attend Canadian courts, hospitals, IRCC interviews and IRB hearings, keeping a neutral and complete rendering for consent and accurate testimony. Requirements vary by province, so tell us the court and case type. On-site attendance is arranged in the main centres, with telephone and video across the rest of Canada.
Common settings include legal and court interpreting, medical and hospital interpreting, IRCC and Immigration and Refugee Board (IRB) interviews, and police and enforcement work. See all on-site interpreting options or start a free quote.
Saraiki is written in a Perso-Arabic script, but Pakistani civil and academic records are generally issued in Urdu or English, so certified document work usually runs from those languages rather than from Saraiki. We provide a full translation with a signed certificate of translation accuracy, or a sworn affidavit before a commissioner of oaths where a receiving body asks for one.
The papers we handle include birth, marriage and family registration certificates, national identity documents, police character certificates and academic records. Names are transliterated to match any passport or IRCC record already held, with variants noted for the officer. Acceptance ultimately depends on the receiving institution, such as IRCC, the IRB or a Canadian university.
For documents rather than spoken interpreting, see certified Siraiki translation, our full Siraiki translation services, or general document translation. Every translation moves through our TEP workflow — translation, editing and proofreading by separate linguists — with free revisions.
An interpreter attends in person for hearings, medical appointments and meetings. On-site interpreting
Same-day, often within minutes, for calls, intake and urgent situations. Phone interpreting
Telehealth, remote hearings and sign language, anywhere in Canada. Video interpreting
Simultaneous interpreting for events and multilingual meetings. Conference interpreting
Legal consultations, settlement services and private appointments. Private interpreting
ASL and LSQ interpreting for accessible appointments and events. Sign language
We arrange Siraiki interpreters in cities across every province and territory — on site in the major centres and by telephone or video everywhere else:
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Siraiki (Saraiki) is an Indo-Aryan language spoken by around 26 million people, primarily in southern Punjab and adjacent parts of Sindh, Balochistan, and Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa in Pakistan. It's distinct from Punjabi but closely related. The Siraiki-speaking community in Canada is part of the broader Pakistani-Canadian population, particularly in Toronto and Mississauga. Our Siraiki translation work is mostly IRCC civil documents and family-sponsorship paperwork. Siraiki uses a Perso-Arabic script.
No. Saraiki is a distinct Indo-Aryan language of southern Punjab, though related to Punjabi, and many speakers also understand Urdu. Tell us if the speaker is more comfortable in Saraiki so we match accordingly.
Yes. Pakistani records are usually issued in Urdu or English, and we provide a certified translation or sworn affidavit from those languages. Acceptance ultimately depends on the receiving institution.
Yes, on site in the main centres and by telephone or video elsewhere. Requirements vary by province, so tell us the setting. We are a private agency, not a court-appointed vendor.
Tell us the language, the setting and the date through our quote form or by phone. We return a written quote with the exact price and turnaround, usually within 60 minutes during business hours, before you commit.
Tell us the setting, the city and the date, and we will confirm a qualified Siraiki interpreter and a firm price.