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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
DOS Final Rule to Eliminate Outdated CFR Provision on Evaluations of IV Applicant Family Members
DOS final rule eliminating 22 CFR §42.68, which gave consular officers the authority to conduct an informal evaluation of the family members of an immigrant visa applicant to identify potential grounds of ineligibility. The rule is effective 1/8/24. (88 FR 85109, 12/7/23)
USCIS 60-Day Notice and Request for Comment on Proposed Revisions to Form I-131
USCIS 60-day notice and request for comment on proposed revisions to Form I-131, Application for Travel Document. Comments are due 2/5/24. (88 FR 85299, 12/7/23)
USCIS 60-Day Notice and Request for Comment on New Form G-1595
USCIS 60-day notice and request for comment on new Form G-1595, API (Application Programming Interface) Production Access Request. Comments are due 1/30/24. (88 FR 83956, 12/1/23)
NARA Notice of Agency Records Schedules
National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) notice with records schedules in which agencies propose to dispose of certain records. This notice includes a records schedule from CBP called “Custodial Medical Records.” (88 FR 83163, 11/28/23)
EOIR 30-Day Notice and Request for Comment on Proposed Revisions to Form EOIR-59
EOIR 30-day notice and request for comment on proposed revisions to Form EOIR-59, Certification and Release of Records. Comments are due 12/22/23. (88 FR 81434, 11/22/23)
DHS and DOL Temporary Rule Authorizing 64,716 Additional H-2B Visas for FY2024
DHS and DOL temporary rule authorizing the issuance of up to 64,716 additional H-2B visas during FY2024. 20,000 visas made available in this rule will be reserved for nationals of Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Haiti, Colombia, Ecuador, or Costa Rica. (88 FR 80394, 11/17/23)
DHS Notice of Implementation of a Family Reunification Parole Process for Ecuadorians
DHS notice of implementation of a family reunification parole process for Ecuadorians. DHS will begin using the Form I-134A, Online Request to be a Supporter and Declaration of Financial Support, for this process on 11/16/23. (88 FR 78762, 11/16/23)
DOS 30-Day Notice and Request for Comment on Proposed Revisions to Form DS-3053
DOS 30-day notice and request for comment on proposed revisions to Form DS-3053, Statement of Consent: U.S. Passport Issuance to a Child. Comments are due 12/13/23. (88 FR 77654, 11/13/23)
DHS Notice of Eligible H-2A and H-2B Countries
DHS notice of the 87 countries whose nationals are eligible to participate in the H-2A program and 88 countries whose nationals are eligible to participate in the H-2B program for the coming year. Bolivia is newly designated for both the H-2A and H-2B programs. (88 FR 77343, 11/9/23)
USCIS 30-Day Notice and Request for Comment on Proposed Revisions to Form N-400
USCIS 30-day notice and request for comment on proposed revisions to Form N-400, Application for Naturalization. Comments are due 12/11/23. (88 FR 77349, 11/9/23)
USCIS 60-Day Notice and Request for Comment on Proposed Revisions to Form I-918
USCIS 60-day notice and request for comment on proposed revisions to Form I-918, Petition for U Nonimmigrant Status. Comments are due 1/8/24. (88 FR 77347, 11/9/23)
DOS Notice of Extension and Expansion of Special Student Relief for Eligible Ukrainian College and University Students on J-1 visas
DOS notice of the extension of Special Student Relief (SSR) for eligible Ukrainian college and university students on J-1 visas through 4/19/25, as well as the expansion of SSR to such students who have continuously resided in the U.S. since at least 8/16/23. (88 FR 74555, 10/31/23)
DOS Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to Amend Regulations Governing the Au Pair Program
DOS notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend the regulations governing the au pair program. The comment period deadline has been extended to 1/28/24. (88 FR 74071, 10/30/23)
CBP 30-Day Notice and Request for Comment on Proposed Revisions to Customs Declaration Information Collection
CBP 30-day notice and request for comment on proposed revisions to the Customs Declaration information collection. Comments are due 11/27/23. (88 FR 73867, 10/27/23)
EOIR 30-Day Notice and Request for Comment on Proposed Revisions to Form EOIR-27
EOIR 30-day notice and request for comment on proposed revisions to Form EOIR-27, Notice of Entry of Appearance as Attorney or Representative Before the Board of Immigration Appeals. Comments are due 11/27/23. (88 FR 73622, 10/26/23)
USCIS 30-Day Notice and Request for Comment on Form I-9
USCIS 30-day notice and request for comment on Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification. Comments are due 11/27/23. (88 FR 73611, 10/26/23)
USCIS 30-Day Notice and Request for Comment on E-Verify NextGen Demonstration Project
USCIS 30-day notice and request for comment on the proposed E-Verify NextGen demonstration project. Comments are due 11/27/23. (88 FR 73610, 10/26/23)
USCIS 60-Day Notice and Request for Comment on Proposed Revisions to Form I-864 and Related Forms
USCIS 60-day notice and request for comment on proposed revisions to Form I-864 and related forms. Comments are due 12/26/23. (88 FR 73612, 10/26/23)
USCIS 60-Day Notice and Request for Comment on Proposed Revisions to Form I-600 and Related Forms
USCIS 60-day notice and request for comment on proposed revisions to Form I-600, Petition to Classify Orphan as an Immediate Relative, and related forms. Comments are due 12/26/23. (88 FR 73614, 10/26/23)
DOS 30-Day Notice and Request for Comment on Proposed Revisions to Three Passport Services Forms
DOS 30-day notice and request for comment on proposed revisions to Forms DS-10 (Birth Affidavit), DS-60 (Affidavit Regarding a Change of Name), and DS-86 (Statement of Non-Receipt of a U.S. Passport). Comments are due 11/27/23. (88 FR 73632, 10/26/23)
USCIS 60-Day Notice and Request for Comment on Proposed Revisions to Form G-845
USCIS 60-day notice and request for comment on proposed revisions to Form G-845, Verification Request, and the Verification Request Supplement. Comments are due 12/26/23. (88 FR 73609, 10/26/23)
USCIS 30-Day Notice and Request for Comment on Proposed Revisions to E-Verify
USCIS 30-day notice and request for comment on proposed revisions to E-Verify. Comments are due 11/24/23. (88 FR 73351, 10/25/23)
USCIS Proposed Rule to Amend H-1B Regulations
USCIS Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) to amend the H-1B regulations. The NPRM states that the changes will “modernize and improve the efficiency of the H-1B program, add benefits and flexibilities, and improve integrity measures.” (88 FR 72870, 10/23/23)
DOS Final Rule Updating FOIA Regulations
DOS final rule implementing the FOIA Improvement Act of 2016 and updating DOS’s FOIA regulations. The rule is effective 11/17/23. (88 FR 71737, 10/18/23)
DOS 30-Day Notice and Request for Comment on Form DS-7699
DOS 30-day notice and request for comment on Form DS-7699, Affidavit of Relationship for Minors who are Nationals of El Salvador, Guatemala, or Honduras. Comments are due 11/16/23. (88 FR 71622, 10/17/23)