Inside the 8am Immigration Webinar: Certified Translation Without Leaving MyCase

The main takeaway from the MyCase immigration webinar is simple: with MotaWord, immigration attorneys can order certified translations for USCIS directly inside MyCase, without exporting files or switching tools. MotaWord's segment, presented by CTO and co-founder Oytun Tez, showed the live ordering flow, answered questions on AI and human translation, and highlighted the AILA member discount. The full recording is embedded below, and this article captures the highlights worth pausing on. For the full step-by-step setup, see the existing MotaWord MyCase integration walkthrough.

The event and the MotaWord segment

The session was part of 8am's Integrations and Action Series for MyCase customers, with this installment focused on immigration law. Amanda Connolly of 8am hosted, and MotaWord's segment was presented by Oytun Tez, MotaWord CTO and co-founder. You can watch the full segment below.

MotaWord is a language operations platform covering immigration translation, interpretation, academic evaluations, and expert opinion letters. The MyCase integration centers on the certified translation workflow. MotaWord's approach pairs the two: AI and automation support the process, while professional human translators produce the certified translation itself.

What did the MyCase immigration webinar certified translation demo show?

A lawyer opens a MyCase matter, chooses the "Translate and evaluate with MotaWord" action, selects documents, and receives an instant quote without leaving the matter. The lawyer then picks the target language, usually English for immigration filings, enables certification, and selects the certification purpose, such as USCIS or DMV. There is also a notes field before submission. Once ordered, the certified translation returns directly to the case, and an expense entry is created automatically so the firm can mark it up.

Here's how it works — start to finish, without leaving MyCase:

Why name spelling notes matter in the order flow

One of the most useful details from the live session involved non-Latin script documents. On an Arabic birth certificate or a Hebrew one, a person's name can be transliterated into English in several ways. The translator might choose a spelling that does not match the spelling already used across the client's U.S. filings.

The MyCase order flow lets the lawyer add notes specifying the correct name spelling and other critical details before the translator starts. This is a practitioner-level safeguard. Inconsistent name renderings across a USCIS package can create unnecessary confusion, so the notes field is not a cosmetic feature. It is the place where the attorney's case knowledge meets the translator's language work.

What MotaWord said about AI and human translation

An audience question asked whether AI would replace translators. Oytun Tez gave a direct answer. MotaWord uses AI heavily in its internal processes and automations and its own AI models, but the certified translation itself is always produced by professional human translators. Legal translation has strict requirements that do not allow fully automated certification.

This is the honest AI plus human position the session emphasized. The integration makes the ordering fast, but the deliverable is not machine output. For immigration lawyers, that matters because USCIS submissions require certified translations with a signed accuracy statement. A purely machine translation would not meet that standard. The webinar framed MotaWord's approach as using AI where it reduces friction and humans where legal accuracy is at stake.

AILA discount and what is included

Oytun pointed to the AILA member benefits portal, where AILA members can access a 15 percent discount on MotaWord services. The discount is not hidden inside the MyCase interface. It lives in the AILA portal, so lawyers should redeem it through that channel to make sure the pricing applies to their account. More detail is available in this guide to certified translation benefits for AILA members.

The webinar also confirmed what is included on every project. Certification and digital notarization are included at no extra charge. The platform supports more than 120 languages. Delivery is guaranteed within 12 hours, and Oytun noted that many orders return faster, though the 12-hour guarantee is the dependable number. The automatic expense entry inside MyCase means the firm can recoup costs without manual billing work.

Full walkthrough and related reading

If you want the complete step-by-step, the MotaWord MyCase integration guide covers the whole workflow: selecting documents, generating a quote, where files land, and how delivery works. If you're weighing your broader toolkit, our roundup of the top tools for immigration lawyers puts the integration in context.

Ready to try it? You can set it up and connect it to your own MyCase account, then start ordering certified translations directly inside your matters.

Frequently asked questions

Is the MotaWord MyCase integration limited to document translation?

The MyCase action centers on certified translation and evaluations for case documents. For interpretation and other language services, the firm can order through their MotaWord account, which the integration sets up. The integration landing page lists the current options.

Does the certified translation include notarization?

Yes, the webinar confirmed that certification and digital notarization are included on all projects. There is no separate notarization add-on for the standard certified translation delivered through MyCase. If you're unsure how these differ, our explainer on notarized versus certified translation breaks it down.

How do I get the AILA discount on MotaWord services?

AILA members can access the 15 percent discount through the AILA member benefits portal. The discount is applied to your account when redeemed through that portal. It is separate from the MyCase integration itself, so verify the current AILA member benefit details before ordering.

Can I specify how a client's name should be translated?

Yes. The order flow includes a notes field where the lawyer can specify the correct transliteration of a client's name and any other critical details. This is especially useful for non-Latin script documents where multiple English spellings are possible.

Does the integration create a billable expense in MyCase automatically?

Yes. When the certified translation is returned to the case, an expense entry is added automatically. The firm can then mark up the expense according to its own billing practices. The exact behavior is covered in the full integration guide.

For immigration lawyers using MyCase, the webinar showed that certified translation does not have to interrupt the case file. If you want the step-by-step setup, read the evergreen integration article. To start ordering certified translations for USCIS submissions directly inside MyCase, use MotaWord's certified translation service for USCIS.

Oytun Tez - Co-founder & CTO at MotaWord

Written and reviewed by Oytun Tez, co-founder and CTO at MotaWord, who presented this MyCase segment live and works directly on the certified-translation ordering flow immigration attorneys use for USCIS filings. MotaWord is SOC 2–certified and a corporate member of the ATA and ITI, producing certified, USCIS-accepted translations in 100+ languages. Every translation ships with a signed certification of accuracy and completeness meeting USCIS requirements. See our certification process →