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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
See Past Award Winners
AILA Chapter Awards | Advocacy Award | Arthur C. Helton Human Rights Award | Congressional Leadership Award | Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Recognition Award | Edith Lowenstein Memorial Award | Elmer Fried Excellence in Teaching Award | Jack Wasserman Memorial Award | Joseph Minsky Young Lawyer Award | Media Leadership Award | Michael Maggio Memorial Pro Bono Award | Sam Williamson Mentor Award | Susan D. Quarles AILA Service Excellence Award | The Robert E. Juceam Founders Award | President's Commendations
Browse the Annual Awards collection
DHS Notice of Termination of Temporary Protected Status for Haiti
DHS notice that DHS Secretary is terminating the designation of Haiti for Temporary Protected Status (TPS). Termination will be effective 2/3/26. EADs issued under this designation will also expire 2/3/26. (90 FR 54733, 11/28/25)
DHS Notice of Termination of Temporary Protected Status for Burma (Myanmar)
DHS notice that DHS Secretary is terminating the designation of Burma (Myanmar) for Temporary Protected Status (TPS). The designation is set to expire on 11/25/25. Termination will be effective 1/26/26. EADs issued under this designation will also expire 1/26/26. (90 FR 53378, 11/25/25)
USCIS Notice of Revision of Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) Forms
USCIS notice of revision of Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) Forms I-17, Petition for Approval of School for Attendance by Nonimmigrant Student and I-20, Certificate of Eligibility for Nonimmigrant Student Status. Comments are due 12/26/25. (90 FR 53377, 11/25/25)
HHS Notice of Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Sharing Information with DHS
HHS notice that HHS, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), will share certain information with DHS and ICE. This notice applies to data collected by CMS in connection with its role in the Medicaid program and is applicable immediately. (90 FR 53324, 11/25/25)
DHS Notice of Determination of Waiver for Construction of Border Wall in Texas (El Paso 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 U.S. Border Patrol El Paso Sector of Texas. The determination takes effect 11/25/2025. (90 FR 53375, 11/25/2025)
DOS Request for Comment on Renewal of Form DS-5537, JADE Act Questionnaire
DOS request for comments on the renewal of Form DS-5537, JADE Act Questionnaire. The form is used to evaluate Burmese applicants’ eligibility for U.S. visas in accordance with the Tom Lantos Block Burmese JADE Act of 2008. Comments are due 1/23/26. (90 FR 53045, 11/24/25)
ICE Notice of Reinstatement of ICE Form 73-028, IMAGE Self-Assessment Questionnaire
ICE 30-day notice of reinstatement of ICE Form 73-028, ICE Mutual Agreement Between Government and Employers (IMAGE) Self-Assessment Questionnaire. Comments are due 12/24/25. (90 FR 52990, 11/24/25)
USCIS Notice of FY26 Adjustments for Inflation for Certain Fees Required by H.R. 1
USCIS announced FY26 inflationary adjustments to certain fees required by H.R. 1. The new fees must be included with benefit requests postmarked on or after the effective date of 1/1/26. (90 FR 52693, 11/21/25)
DOJ 30-Day Notice of Revision and Extension of Forms EOIR-42A and EOIR-42B
DOJ notice of revision and extension of Form EOIR-42A, Application for Cancellation of Removal for Certain Permanent Residents and Form EOIR-42B, Application for Cancellation of Removal and Adjustment of Status for Certain Nonpermanent Residents. Comments are due 12/22/25. (90 FR 52708, 11/22/25)
ICE Notice of FY26 Adjustments for Inflation for Certain Fees Required by H.R. 1
ICE announced FY26 inflationary adjustments to certain fees required by H.R. 1, effective 12/1/25. The adjusted fee amounts for individuals removed in absentia and inadmissible individuals arrested between ports of entry are $5,130. (90 FR 52425, 11/20/25)
USCIS NPRM on Public Charge Ground of Inadmissibility
USCIS NPRM to rescind the 2022 public charge ground of inadmissibility regulations, giving DHS officers "broader discretion" when evaluating applicants' likelihood to become a public charge. Comments on the NPRM are due 12/19/25. Comments on associated forms are due 1/20/26. (90 FR 52168, 11/19/25)
DHS Ratification of Final Rule on Procedures for Asylum and Withholding of Removal
DHS notice that DHS Secretary ratified DHS and DOJ’s final rule and NPRM titled “Procedures for Asylum and Withholding of Removal; Credible Fear and Reasonable Fear Review”. The ratification was signed 10/29/25 and relates back to the original date of the action it ratifies. (90 FR 51989, 11/19/25)
CBP Notice of FY26 Adjustments for Inflation for Certain Fees Required by H.R.–1
CBP announced FY26 inflationary adjustments to certain fees required by H.R.–1: the Electronic Visa Update System (EVUS) enrollment, Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA), and parole fees. The Form I–94 Arrival/Departure Record application fee will not change. (90 FR 52085, 11/19/25)
DOS 30-Day Comment Request on Revision of Application for Immigrant Visa and Alien Registration
DOS 30-day notice of request for comments and OMB submission of revisions to Form DS-260, Application for Immigrant Visa and Alien Registration. In the notice, DOS responded to several points in AILA’s comment from an earlier comment period. Comments are due 12/19/25. (90 FR 52129, 11/19/25)
DOS 60-Day Comment Request on Extension of Application To Determine Returning Resident Status
DOS 60-day notice of request for comments on the extension of Form DS-117, Application To Determine Returning Resident Status. Comments are due 1/20/26. (90 FR 52128, 11/19/25)
DHS Notice of Determination of Waiver for Construction of Border Wall in Arizona (Tucson 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 U.S. Border Patrol Tucson Sector of Arizona. The determination takes effect 11/19/2025. (90 FR 52090, 11/19/2025)
DHS Notice of Determination of Waiver for Construction of Border Wall in Texas (Del Rio 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 U.S. Border Patrol Del Rio Sector of Texas. The determination takes effect 11/19/2025. (90 FR 52092, 11/19/2025)
DHS Notice of U.S.-Ecuador Agreement on Transfer of Third-Country Nationals to Ecuador
DHS published the Agreement between the Government of the United States of America and the Government of the Republic of Ecuador relating to the transfer of third-country nationals to Ecuador, effected by exchange of diplomatic notes on 7/16/25 and 7/23/25. (90 FR 51376, 11/17/25)
DHS Notice of Termination of Temporary Protected Status for South Sudan
DHS notice that DHS Secretary is terminating the designation of South Sudan for Temporary Protected Status (TPS). The designation was set to expire on 11/3/25. Termination will be effective 1/5/26. (90 FR 50484, 11/6/25)
DHS Updates Effective Date for Final Rule on Protection of Federal Property
DHS changed the effective date of its final rule on the protection of federal property from 1/1/26 to 11/5/25. To justify the change, DHS cites “civil unrest, targeting of federal law enforcement officials, and destruction of federal property,” particularly at ICE facilities. (90 FR 49247, 11/5/25)
USCIS Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Collection and Use of Biometrics
USCIS notice of proposed rulemaking that would amend its regulations governing biometrics use and collection. Proposed changes include requiring anyone filing or associated with an immigration benefits request to submit biometrics. Comments are due 1/2/26. (90 FR 49062, 11/3/25)
Presidential Determination on Refugee Admissions for Fiscal Year 2026
Memorandum for DOS, DHS, and HHS secretaries with the presidential determination of the admission of up to 7,500 refugees in FY2026. Admissions will be primarily allocated to Afrikaners and “other victims of illegal or unjust discrimination in their respective homelands.” (90 FR 49005, 10/31/25)
Presidential Determination on Transferring the United States Program of Initial Refugee Resettlement
Memorandum for DOS and HHS secretaries transitioning the administration of initial resettlement grants and contracts from DOS to HHS’s Office of Refugee Resettlement.
USCIS IFR Removing Automatic Extension of Employment Authorization Documents
USCIS interim final rule ending the automatic 540-day extension of employment authorization documents (EADs) for all renewals filed on or after 10/30/25. The rule applies to all categories previously eligible for the extension. Comments are due 12/1/25. (90 FR 48799, 10/30/25)
CBP Final Rule to Collect Biometric Data from Noncitizens Entering and Exiting the U.S.
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