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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 NPRM on Fixed Period of Admission and Extension of Stay Procedures for F, J, and I Visas
DHS NPRM proposing to change the admission period in the F (academic student), J (exchange visitor), and I (representatives of foreign information media) classifications from duration of status to admission for a fixed period. Comments due 9/28/25. (90 FR 42070, 8/28/25)
DOJ Final Rule on Designation of Temporary Immigration Judges
EOIR final rule amending the regulatory requirements for candidates for Temporary Immigration Judge appointment, broadening the candidate pool significantly. The rule is effective 8/28/25. (90 FR 41883, 8/28/25)
OFLC Announces Implementation Steps Following District Court Vacatur of 2023 H-2A AEWR Final Rule
On 8/25/25, the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Louisiana vacated the 2023 H-2A AEWR Final Rule, reverting AEWR rates to the 2010 methodology. The Department of Labor is implementing the vacatur and will provide further guidance as needed.
DOL Notice of Transition to Electronic Payments and Disbursements
DOL notice that, effective 9/30/25, DOL will no longer accept paper checks as a form of payment or issue paper checks as payments, as directed in Executive Order 14247, “Modernizing Payments To and From America's Bank Account.” (90 FR 41843, 8/27/25)
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 with Mexico in the Rio Grande Valley Sector of Texas. The determination takes effect 8/26/25. (90 FR 41589, 8/26/25)
Presidential Permit Authorizing Pedestrian Border Crossing at Gateway International Bridge
On 8/20/25, President Trump granted a permit to Cameron County, Texas to construct, maintain, and operate a pedestrian crossing at the Gateway International Bridge Land Port of Entry located on the United States border with Mexico in Brownsville, Texas. (90 FR 41499, 8/25/25)
DOL Notice Rescinding FAQ Prohibiting Single H2-A Employer Filing for Staggered Dates of Need
DOL notice rescinding an FAQ issued by the Office of Foreign Labor Certification on 7/22/11 prohibiting employers from filing a single temporary agricultural labor certification to hire nonimmigrant workers under the H-2A visa classification after the first date of need. (90 FR 41413, 8/25/25)
DOS Notice of Revision of Form DS-3035, J-1 Visa Waiver Recommendation Application
DOS 30-day notice of revision of Form DS-3035, J-1 Visa Waiver Recommendation Application. The form is used by J-1 visa holders applying for a waiver of the two-year foreign residence requirement. Comments are due 9/19/25. (90 FR 40699, 8/20/25)
HHS Request for Comments on Revisions to UAC Sponsor Application Packet
HHS request for comments on revisions to “Family Reunification Packet for Sponsors of Unaccompanied Children.” Edits include three new forms, retitling to “Unaccompanied Alien Children Sponsor Application Packet,” and changes to existing forms. Comments are due 9/15/25. (90 FR 39194, 8/14/25)
DOS Temporary Final Rule (TFR) on Visa Bond Pilot Program
DOS announced a 12-month long visa bond pilot program. Nationals of certain countries applying for B–1/B–2 visas may be subject to the pilot program. Consular officers may require a bond of up to $15,000 as a condition of visa issuance. The program is effective 8/20/25–8/5/26. (90 FR 37378, 8/5/25)
Practice Alert: Diversity Immigrant Visa Program NPRM
The DOS Liaison Committee provides a practice alert discussing potential changes to the Diversity Immigrant Visa Program pursuant to a NPRM issued by DOS on 8/5/25.
USCIS Notice of Revision of Form G-325R, Biographic Information (Registration)
USCIS notice of revision of Form G-325R, Biographic Information (Registration). The notice was previously published in the Federal Register with the interim final rule, “Alien Registration Form and Evidence of Registration,” on 3/12/25. Comments are due 9/10/25. (90 FR 38655, 8/11/25)
DOS NPRM on Enhancing Vetting and Combatting Fraud in the DV Program
DOS notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend Diversity Immigrant Visa (DV) Program regulations to increase vetting and combat fraud. It would require petitioners to provide a scan and information from a valid passport, with limited exceptions. Comments are due by 9/19/25. (90 FR 37437, 8/5/25)
DOJ Notice of Extension and Revision of Forms EOIR-42A and EOIR-42B
DOJ notice of extension and revision of Application for Cancellation of Removal for Certain Permanent Residents (Form EOIR-42A) and Application for Cancellation of Removal and Adjustment of Status for Certain Nonpermanent Residents (Form EOIR–42B). Comments are due 10/6/25. (90 FR 37564, 8/5/25)
DOS Notice of Revision of Form DS-71, Affidavit of Identifying Witness
DOS notice of request for public comments regarding revision of Form DS-71, Affidavit of Identifying Witness. The Affidavit of Identifying Witness is submitted in conjunction with an application for a U.S. passport. Comments are due 9/4/25. (90 FR 37617, 8/5/25)
Presidential Notice Authorizing Coast Guard Deployment in Response to “National Emergency”
On 7/15/25, President Trump issued a notice authorizing the Department of Homeland Security to deploy members of the U.S. Coast Guard in response to the President’s declared national emergency at the southern border, in keeping with Presidential Proclamation 10886. (90 FR 37371, 8/4/25)
DHS Notice of Extension of Fee Remittance for Certain F, J and M Nonimmigrants
DHS notice of extension without change of Form I-901, Fee Remittance for Certain F, J and M Nonimmigrants. SEVP uses the form to provide a receipt to F, J, or M nonimmigrants upon payment and positively identify that a particular F, J, or M nonimmigrant has paid the fee. (90 FR 36168, 8/1/25)
DOL Notice of Temporary Suspension of H-2A Certification Fees
DOL notice announcing temporary suspension of H-2A labor certification fees, starting 9/2/25. Employers issued an invoice before collections are suspended must pay by the deadline listed on the invoice. The suspension period’s end will be announced in the Federal Register. (90 FR 36071, 7/31/25)
CBP 60-Day Request for Comments on Operation Stonegarden Daily Activity Report
CBP 60-day notice and request for comments on a new information collection, Operation Stonegarden (OPSG) Daily Activity Report. Daily activity reports are used to submit the ongoing results and outputs from OPSG operations. Comments are due 9/29/25. (90 FR 35708, 7/29/25)
DHS Notice of Revision of Forms G-28 and G-28I
DHS notice of revision of Notice of Entry of Appearance as Attorney or Accredited Representative (Form G-28) and Notice of Entry of Appearance as Attorney in Matters Outside the Geographical Confines of the United States (Form G-28I). Comments are due 9/23/25. (90 FR 35309, 7/25/25)
USCIS Notice of Revision of Form I-131, Application for Travel Document
USCIS notice of revision of Form I-131, Application for Travel Document. U.S. citizens and LPRs will no longer use the form to request parole for eligible family members under the Cuban or Haitian Family Reunification Parole processes. Comments are due 9/22/25. (90 FR 34668, 7/23/25)
DOS Delegates Authority to Determine Exceptions to Foreign National Entry Restrictions
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DOJ Notice of Extension of Form EOIR-31A
DOJ notice of extension of Form EOIR-31A, Request by Organization for Accreditation or Renewal of Accreditation of Non-Attorney Representative, used to request initial or renewed accreditation of a non-attorney representative to appear in EOIR or DHS immigration proceedings. (90 FR 34011, 7/18/25)
EOIR Notice of Extension of Form EOIR-31
EOIR notice of extension of Form EOIR-31, Request for New Recognition, Renewal of Recognition, Extension of Recognition of a Non-profit Religious, Charitable, Social Service, or Similar Organization. (90 FR 34010, 7/18/25)
DOJ Notice Excluding Non-Qualified Immigrants from Federal Benefits
DOJ notice withdrawing a 1/5/01 order excepting some programs from the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 (PRWORA). DOJ will not except any benefits from PRWORA beyond those excepted by the statute itself. Comments are due 8/15/25. (90 FR 32023, 7/16/25)