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Each year, it is AILA’s distinct pleasure to recognize and celebrate the individuals and organizations who have achieved excellence in immigration law. Our Annual Awards are bestowed in up to 11 categories: Advancing the Practice of Immigration Law; Advocacy; Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion; Human Rights; Litigation; Media Leadership; Mentorship; Pro Bono; AILA Service Excellence; Teaching; and Young Lawyers. Additionally, the Founders Award is given from time to time to the person or entity having the most substantial impact on the field of immigration law or policy in the preceding period. 

Meet Our 2023 Award Recipients 

  • Hannah Cartwright 
    2023 Advocacy Award for outstanding efforts in support of AILA’s advocacy agenda 
  • UndocuBlack Network 
    2023 Arthur C. Helton Human Rights Award for outstanding service in advancing the cause of human rights 
  • Ban Al-Wardi and Maria C. Chavez 
    2023 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Award for outstanding efforts in promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion excellence in the immigration legal profession 
  • Amy Nice 
    2023 Edith Lowenstein Memorial Award for excellence in advancing the practice of immigration law 
  • Karla McKanders 
    2023 Elmer Fried Excellence in Teaching Award 
  • AILA Amicus Committee 
    2023 Jack Wasserman Memorial Award for excellence in litigation in the field of immigration law 
    Committee Members: Jonathan Weinberg, David Zimmer, Shane Ellison, Lily Axelrod, Nadia Anguiano, David A. Isaacson, Christina Murdoch, Amalia Wille, Becky Sharpless, Jonah Eaton, Mark R. Barr, Elissa Steglich, Dalia Fuleihan, Rekha Sharma-Crawford, and Sabrina Damast. 
  • Sarah Pitney 
    2023 Joseph Minsky Young Lawyer Award for outstanding contributions made as a young lawyer in the field of immigration and nationality law 
  • Priscilla Alvarez of CNN 
    2023 Media Leadership Award for outstanding efforts in the media to accurately depict immigration and immigrants 
  • Troutman Pepper 
    2023 Michael Maggio Memorial Pro Bono Award for outstanding efforts in providing pro bono representation in the immigration field 
  • Brian S. Green 
    2023 Sam Williamson Mentor Award for outstanding efforts and excellent counsel to immigration attorneys by providing mentoring assistance 
  • Palma Yanni 
    2023 Susan D. Quarles AILA Service Excellence Award for years of outstanding service in advancing the mission, development, and value of AILA for its members and the public it serves 
  • Ira Kurzban 
    Founders Award, which is given from time to time to the person or entity having the most substantial impact on the field of immigration law or policy 
  • 2023 Chapter Awards 
  • 2023 President’s Commendations 
    Russell Abrutyn, James W. Austin, Maria Theresa Baldini-Potermin, Dan H. Berger, C. Lynn Calder, Rex Chen, James P. Chesser, David W. Cook, Sandra Feist, Ellen Freeman, Amanda Bethea Keaveny, Vincent W. Lau, Daniel Melo, Jennifer Minear, Spojmie Ahmady Nasiri, Andrew K. Nietor, Adriel D. Orozco, Sarah Owings, Rachel M. Self, Margaret D. Stock, Carlina Tapia-Ruano, and Wendy S. Wayne 
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FR Regulations & Notices

Presidential Permit Authorizing Laredo, TX to Expand Vehicular Border Crossing

On 6/13/25, President Trump granted a permit to the City of Laredo, Texas to expand and continue to maintain and operate a vehicular crossing at the Laredo-Colombia Solidarity International Bridge Land Port of Entry located on the United States border with Mexico. (90 FR 26189, 6/20/25)

6/20/25 AILA Doc. No. 25061705. Admissions & Border
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Presidential Permit Authorizing New Commercial Border Crossing near Laredo, TX

On 6/9/25, President Trump issued a permit authorizing Green Corridors, LLC, to construct, maintain, and operate a commercial elevated guideway border crossing near Laredo, Texas, at the international boundary between the United States and Mexico. (90 FR 26171, 6/18/25)

6/18/25 AILA Doc. No. 25061806. Admissions & Border
Federal Agencies, FR Regulations & Notices

DHS Notice of Determination of Waiver for Construction of Border Wall in Texas (Rio Grande Valley Sector)

DHS notice that the DHS Secretary has determined that it is necessary to waive certain legal requirements in order to construct barriers and roads near the international border in the Rio Grande Valley Sector of Texas. The determination takes effect 6/18/25. (90 FR 26060, 6/18/2025)

6/18/25 AILA Doc. No. 25061807. Admissions & Border
Federal Agencies, FR Regulations & Notices

DHS Termination of the Designation of Nepal for Temporary Protected Status

DHS notice that DHS Secretary is terminating the designation of Nepal for Temporary Protected Status (TPS). The designation is set to expire on 6/24/25 with termination effective 8/5/25. (90 FR 24151, 6/6/25)

Federal Agencies, FR Regulations & Notices

DHS Determination Waiving Some Laws to Construct Barriers near Border in Arizona (Tucson Sector)

DHS Secretary issued a notice of determination that it is necessary to waive certain laws, regulations, and other legal requirements to ensure the expeditious construction of barriers and roads in the vicinity of the international land border in the state of Arizona. (90 FR 23946, 6/5/25)

6/5/25 AILA Doc. No. 25060600. Admissions & Border
Federal Agencies, FR Regulations & Notices

EOIR 60-Day Notice of Extension and Revision of Form EOIR-58

EOIR notice of extension and revision of Form EOIR-58, Unfair Immigration-Related Employment Practices Complaint Form. Comments are due 8/4/25. (90 FR 23960, 6/5/25)

6/5/25 AILA Doc. No. 25060605. Employer Compliance
Federal Agencies, FR Regulations & Notices

DHS Termination of the Designation of Cameroon for Temporary Protected Status

DHS notice that DHS Secretary is terminating the designation of Cameroon for Temporary Protected Status (TPS). The designation is set to expire on 6/7/25 with termination effective 8/4/25. (90 FR 23697, 6/4/25)

Federal Agencies, FR Regulations & Notices

DHS Determination Waiving Some Laws to Construct Barriers near Border in New Mexico

DHS Secretary issued a notice of determination that it is necessary to waive certain laws, regulations, and other legal requirements to ensure the expeditious construction of barriers and roads in the vicinity of the international land border in the state of New Mexico. (90 FR 23534, 6/3/25)

6/3/25 AILA Doc. No. 25060308.
Federal Agencies, FR Regulations & Notices

DHS Determination Waiving Some Laws to Construct Barriers near Border in Arizona

DHS Secretary issued a notice of determination that it is necessary to waive certain laws, regulations, and other legal requirements to ensure the expeditious construction of barriers and roads in the vicinity of the international land border in the state of Arizona. (90 FR 23535, 6/3/25)

6/3/25 AILA Doc. No. 25060309. Admissions & Border
Federal Agencies, FR Regulations & Notices

DOJ 60-Day Request for Comments on Revision of Forms EOIR-60 and EOIR-61

DOJ request for comments on revision of Form EOIR-60, Notice of Entry of Limited Appearance for Document Assistance Before the Board of Immigration Appeals, and Form EOIR-61, Notice of Entry of Limited Appearance for Document Assistance Before the Immigration Court.  (90 FR 23568, 6/3/25)

6/3/25 AILA Doc. No. 25060311. Removal & Relief
Federal Agencies, FR Regulations & Notices

DHS Notice of Extension, Without Change, of Form I-901

DHS notice of extension without change of Form I-901, Fee Remittance for Certain F, J and M Nonimmigrants. Comments are due 8/1/25. (90 FR 23350, 6/2/25)

6/2/25 AILA Doc. No. 25060300. Students & Schools
Federal Agencies, FR Regulations & Notices

DHS Notice of Extension, Without Change, of Training Plan for STEM OPT Students

DHS notice of extension, without change, of Form I-983, Training Plan for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Optional Practical Training (OPT) Students. Comments are due 7/2/25. (90 FR 23349, 6/2/25)

6/2/25 AILA Doc. No. 25060301. Students & Schools
Federal Agencies, FR Regulations & Notices

DOS Determination Pursuant to Section 2(b)(2) of the Migration and Refugee Assistance Act of 1962

DOS public notice determining that assistance to migrants without legal basis to remain in the United States to voluntarily return to their country of origin or country of legal status will contribute to the foreign policy interests of the United States. (90 FR 23096, 5/30/25)

5/30/25 AILA Doc. No. 25053011. Asylum & Refugees, Consular Processing, Removal & Relief
Federal Agencies, FR Regulations & Notices

DOS 60-Day Request for Comments on Revision of SIV Biodata Form

DOS notice of request for comments on revision of Form DS-234, Special Immigrant Visa (SIV) Biodata Form. The form elicits information used to determine the eligibility of certain Iraqis and Afghan SIV recipients for refugee resettlement benefits. Comments are due 7/29/25. (90 FR 23097, 5/30/25)

5/30/25 AILA Doc. No. 25060233. Asylum & Refugees, Consular Processing
Federal Agencies, FR Regulations & Notices

DHS Request for Comments on Revision of Biographic Information (for Deferred Action)

DHS requests comments on the proposed revision of Form G-325A, Biographic Information (for Deferred Action). Comments are due 6/30/25. (90 FR 22752, 5/29/25)

5/29/25 AILA Doc. No. 25052911. Deferred Action
Federal Agencies, FR Regulations & Notices

DHS Requests Comments on Collection of Biographic and Employment Identifiers on Immigration Forms

DHS requests comments on generic clearance for the collection of certain biographic and employment identifiers on immigration forms. This collection is to be used by USCIS to assess eligibility for immigration-related benefits. Comments are due 7/28/25. (90 FR 22750, 5/29/25)

Federal Agencies, FR Regulations & Notices

HHS 30-Day Request for Comments on Unaccompanied Alien Children Bureau Incident Reporting

HHS notice requesting comments on the reorganization and revision of several forms that ensure that serious issues are elevated to ORR and that all incidents and responses are documented and resolved in a way that protects the interests of children. Comments are due 6/26/25. (90 FR 22307, 5/27/25)

5/27/25 AILA Doc. No. 25052706. Unaccompanied Children
Federal Agencies, FR Regulations & Notices

HHS 30-Day Request for Comments on Unaccompanied Alien Children Bureau Administrative Activities

HHS notice requesting comments on the reorganization and revision of several forms involved in the administration of the Unaccompanied Alien Children Bureau. Comments are due 6/26/25. (90 FR 22304, 5/27/25)

5/27/25 AILA Doc. No. 25052707. Unaccompanied Children
Federal Agencies, FR Regulations & Notices

HHS 30-Day Request for Comments on Unaccompanied Alien Children Bureau Assessments for Children and Sponsors

HHS notice requesting comments on the reorganization and revision of several forms that allow Unaccompanied Alien Children Bureau to conduct statutorily mandated assessments of unaccompanied children in ORR care and custody as well as their sponsors. Comments are due 6/26/25. (90 FR 22296, 5/27/25)

5/27/25 AILA Doc. No. 25052800. Unaccompanied Children
Federal Agencies, FR Regulations & Notices

HHS 30-Day Request for Comments on Home Study and Post Release Services Provided to Unaccompanied Alien Children

HHS notice requesting comments on the reorganization and revision of several forms that allow the Unaccompanied Alien Children (UAC) Bureau to provide services to promote safe reunification between sponsors and UAC released from ORR care and custody. Comments are due 6/26/25. (90 FR 22311, 5/27/25)

5/27/25 AILA Doc. No. 25052802. Unaccompanied Children
Federal Agencies, FR Regulations & Notices

DOS 60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Electronic Medical Examination for Visa or Immigration Benefit

DOS issued a 60-day notice of request for public comment on revision of Form DS-7794, Electronic Medical Examination for Visa or Immigration Benefit (eMedical). Comments are due 7/21/25. (90 FR 21536, 5/20/25)

5/20/25 AILA Doc. No. 25052100. Consular Processing
Federal Agencies, FR Regulations & Notices

USCIS 30-Day Notice and Extension of Comment Period on Extension Without Change of Form I-590

USCIS notice to allow an additional 30 days for public comments on the extension, without change, of form I-590, Registration for Classification as a Refugee. Comments will be accepted until 6/18/25. (90 FR 21325, 5/19/25)

5/19/25 AILA Doc. No. 25052031. Asylum & Refugees
Federal Agencies, FR Regulations & Notices

DOS 60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Affidavit of Identifying Witness

DOS issued a 60-day notice of request for public comment on revision of Form DS-71, Affidavit of Identifying Witness. The form is submitted in conjunction with an application for a U.S. passport. Comments are due 7/14/25. (90 FR 20735, 5/15/25)

5/15/25 AILA Doc. No. 25051600.
Federal Agencies, FR Regulations & Notices

DOS 60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: J-1 Visa Waiver Recommendation Application

DOS issued a 60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection on Form DS-3035, the J-1 Waiver Recommendation Application. Comments are due by 7/14/25. (90 FR 20544, 5/14/25)

5/14/25 AILA Doc. No. 25051405. Waivers
Federal Agencies, FR Regulations & Notices

USCIS Notice Terminating the Designation of Afghanistan for Temporary Protected Status

DHS notice announcing that the DHS Secretary is terminating the designation of Afghanistan for Temporary Protected Status (TPS), which is set to expire on 5/20/25. This termination is effective 7/14/25. (90 FR 20309, 5/13/25)