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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
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DHS notice that DHS Secretary is terminating the designation of Haiti for Temporary Protected Status (TPS). The designation is set to expire on 8/3/25 with termination effective 9/2/25. (90 FR 28760, 7/1/25)
DOL Notice of Change of Mailing Address for OFLC’s Temporary Programs
The Department of Labor (DOL) issued a notice to announce that the Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) is changing the mailing address for its temporary programs, currently submitted to addresses in Chicago, IL. The change is effective 8/29/25. (90 FR 27877, 6/30/25)
DHS and DOJ IFR Regarding Civil Penalties for Certain Immigration-Related Violations
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Presidential Permit Authorizing New Commercial Border Crossing near Laredo, TX
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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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
DHS Notice of Extension, Without Change, of Form I-901
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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)
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)
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)
DHS Request for Comments on Revision of Biographic Information (for Deferred Action)
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DHS Requests Comments on Collection of Biographic and Employment Identifiers on Immigration Forms
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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)
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)
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)
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)
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