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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
DOJ Comment Request on Forms EOIR 42A and 42B
DOJ notice of a 60-day comment period on Application for Cancellation of Removal for Certain Permanent Residents (42A) and Application for Cancellation of Removal and Adjustment of Status for Certain Nonpermanent Residents (42B). Comments due 1/17/12. (76 FR 70754, 11/15/11)
USCIS Additional Comment Request on Form I-817 Extension (Updated 11/08/11)
USCIS notice of an additional 30-day comment period on extending the validity of Form I-817, Application for Family Unity Benefits. Comments are due 12/8/11. (76 FR 69274, 11/8/11) (76 FR 50237, 8/12/11)
USCIS Additional Comment Request on Form N-336 Revision (Updated 11/08/11)
USCIS notice of an additional 30-day comment period on Form N-336, Request for Hearing on a Decision in Naturalization Proceedings. Materials relating to the revision are found under Related Resources. Comments are due 12/8/11. (76 FR 69276, 11/8/11) (76 FR 53144, 8/25/11)
USCIS Additional Comment Request on Form I-192 Extension (Updated 11/08/11)
USCIS notice of an additional 30-day comment period on extending the validity of Form I-192, Application for Advance Permission to enter as Nonimmigrant, pursuant to INA §212(d)(3). Comments are due 12/8/11. (76 FR 69275, 11/8/11) (76 FR 50239, 8/12/11)
USCIS Additional Comment Request on Form N-400 Extension (Updated 11/08/11)
USCIS notice of an additional 30-day comment period on extending the validity of Form N-400, Application for Naturalization. Comments are due 12/8/11. (76 FR 69275, 11/8/11) (76 FR 50236, 8/12/11)
DHS Makes Correction to CNMI Transitional Worker Classification Final Rule (Updated 11/08/11)
DHS correction restoring text to a paragraph that was inadvertently removed in the final rule published on 9/7/11, implementing the CNMI Transitional Worker (CW) classification. (76 FR 69119, 11/8/11) (76 FR 55502, 9/7/11)
DOS Notice on Cap for EVP Summer Work Travel Program
DOS notice announcing that effective 1/1/12, it is restricting the size of the J-1 Summer Work Travel category to 2011 actual participant levels, and effective immediately, it is placing a moratorium on designation of new Summer Work Travel sponsors. (76 FR 68808, 11/7/11)
USCIS Publishes Notice on the TPS Extension for Nicaragua
USCIS notice announcing the 18-month extension of the designation of Nicaragua for TPS through 7/5/13, and the automatic EAD extension for current Nicaraguan TPS beneficiaries. The re-registration period is in effect from 11/4/11 until 1/5/12. (76 FR 68493, 11/4/11)
USCIS Publishes Notice on the TPS Extension for Honduras
USCIS notice announcing the 18-month extension of the designation of Honduras for TPS through 7/5/13, and the automatic EAD extension for current Honduran TPS beneficiaries. The re-registration period is in effect from 11/4/11 until 1/5/12. (76 FR 68488, 11/4/11)
DHS Publishes ESTA System of Records Update and Comment Period
DHS notice of a 30-day comment period on updates to the Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) system of records notice reflecting new categories of records, and new routine uses to allow for information sharing. Comments are due 12/2/11. (76 FR 67751, 11/2/11)
DOS Interim Final Rule on Adoptions from Convention Countries
DOS interim final rule, which is effective 11/1/11, amending its regulations on adoptions in countries party to the Hague Convention to include new provisions from the International Adoption Simplification Act. Comments are due by 12/1/11. (76 FR 67361, 11/1/11)
EOIR Proposed Rule on Forwarding of Asylum Applications to DOS
DOJ EOIR notice and 60-day comment period on a proposed rule that would amend its current regulations to provide for the sending of asylum applications to DOS on a discretionary basis. Comments are due by 12/30/11. (76 FR 67099, 10/31/11)
DHS Extends the Designation of Sudan for Temporary Protected Status
USCIS notice announcing the 18-month extension of the TPS designation of Sudan from 11/3/11 through 5/2/13, and the automatic extension of EADs for Sudanese TPS beneficiaries. The 180-day re-registration period is in effect from 10/13/11 to 4/10/12. (76 FR 63635, 10/13/11)
DHS Designates New Republic of South Sudan for Temporary Protected Status
USCIS notice announcing the 18-month designation of the newly formed Republic of South Sudan for TPS, effective 11/3/11 through 5/2/13. The 180-day registration period for eligible individuals to apply for TPS is in effect from 10/13/11 to 4/10/12. (76 FR 63629, 10/13/11)
DHS Notice on Material Support and the Provision of Medical Care
DHS notice of determination, issued in accordance with INA §212(d)(3)(B)(i), describing the circumstances when the material support ground of inadmissibility may not apply with respect to the provision of medical care by the alien. (76 FR 70463, 10/13/11)
DOS Comment Request on DS-157, Supplemental Nonimmigrant Visa Form
DOS notice of a proposed information collection on DS-157, Supplemental Nonimmigrant Visa Form. Comments are due 11/6/11. (76 FR 62494, 10/7/11)
DOS Notice on 2013 Diversity Visa Lottery
DOS public notice provides information and instructions for applying for the 2013 Diversity Immigrant Visa Program (DV-2013). (76 FR 62134, 10/6/11)
DOS 60-Day Comment Request on DS-230 Revision
DOS notice of a 60-day comment period on revision of DS-230 Application for Immigrant Visa and Alien Registration. Comments are due 12/4/11. (76 FR 61776, 10/5/11)
DOL Guidance on H-2B Wage Determinations Following Effective Date Postponement
DOL guidance, effective 9/30/11, for employers who received supplemental wage determinations based on the new methodology set forth in the H-2B Wage Rule, as to the prevailing wages that would apply before and after the new effective date of 11/30/11. (76 FR 60720, 9/30/11)
USCIS Comment Request on Form I-130 Extension
USCIS notice of a 60-day comment period on the extension of the validity of Form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative. Comments are due 11/30/11. (76 FR 60852, 9/30/11)
CBP Announces Discontinuation of H-2A and H-2B Visa Exit Program Pilot
CBP notice announcing the discontinuation of the H-2A and H-2B Temporary Worker Visa Exit Program Pilot, which implemented a land-border exit system for certain temporary workers who entered the U.S. at certain AZ ports, effective September 29, 2011. (76 FR 60518, 9/29/11)
DHS Proposes Rule to Exempt Part of New Automated Background Functions System of Records from Privacy Act
DHS comment request on its notice of a new DHS/USCIS Electronic Immigration System-3 Automated Background Functions System of Records and proposal to exempt part of the system from certain Privacy Act provisions. Comments are due 10/31/11. (76 FR 60385, 9/29/11)
DHS Comment Request on a Proposal Impacting Certain EB-5 Applications Approved Between 1995 and 1998, with Correction (Updated 10/4/11)
DHS comment period on a proposal to implement requirements and procedures enabling USCIS to process certain EB-5 applications approved between 1/1/1995 and 8/31/98, with corrected docket number added. Comments are due 11/28/11. (76 FR 61288, 10/4/11) (76 FR 59927, 9/28/11)
DOL Final Rule Delaying the H-2B Effective Date of the Wage Methodology
DOL final rule announcing that ETA is postponing the effective date of the Wage Methodology for the H-2B Program for a period of 60-days, until 11/30/11, due to pending legal challenges. (76 FR 59896, 9/28/11)
USCIS Comment Request on Form N-600 Revision
USCIS notice of a 60-day comment period on revision of Form N-600, Application for Certificate of Citizenship. Comments are due 11/28/11. Additional information and materials can be found under Related Resources. (76 FR 59710, 9/27/11)