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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 
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Federal Agencies, FR Regulations & Notices

USCIS Issues 30-Day Comment Request on Extension of Form I-243 Validity (Updated 09/01/10)

USCIS 30-day comment period on extension of validity of Form I-243, Application for Removal. Comments are due 9/27/10. (75 FR 52541, 8/26/10) (75 FR 32799, 06/09/10)

8/26/10 AILA Doc. No. 10060969. Removal & Relief
Federal Agencies, FR Regulations & Notices

DHS Final Rule: Privacy Act Exemptions for USCIS Compliance Tracking and Management System

DHS final rule on Privacy Act exemptions for the Compliance Tracking and Management System of Records. CTMS supports monitoring and compliance for SAVE and E-Verify information. The rule is effective 8/23/10 and includes responses to AILA comments. (75 FR 51619, 8/23/10)

8/23/10 AILA Doc. No. 10082364. Employer Compliance
Federal Agencies, FR Regulations & Notices

USCIS 30-Day Extension of Comment Request on Form I-864 Revision

USCIS extended the comment request period on whether to revise the Form I-864, Affidavit of Support under Section 213A of the Act. Comments are due 9/17/10. (75 FR 51093, 8/18/10) (75 FR 26782, 5/12/10)

Federal Agencies, FR Regulations & Notices

DOS Comment Request on SEVIS Information Collection

DOS comment request on an information collection for the Student and Exchange Vistor Information System (SEVIS). Comments are due 9/16/10. (75 FR 50791, 8/17/10)

8/17/10 AILA Doc. No. 10081730. Students & Schools
Federal Agencies, FR Regulations & Notices

DOS Final Rule on Exchange Visitor Program

DOS final rule on trainees and intern, eliminating the distinction between “non-specialty” and “specialty” occupations, establishes a new internship program, and modifies selection criteria for training program participation. Effective 8/10/10. (75 FR 48555, 8/11/10)

8/11/10 AILA Doc. No. 10081162. Students & Schools
Federal Agencies, FR Regulations & Notices

DOS Notice on Permit for Construction of U.S.-Mexico Pedestrian Bridge

DOS notice on a Presidential permit issued under Executive Order 11423, allowing construction of a pedestrian bridge across the U.S.-Mexico border that will link a passenger facility in San Diego with the Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico airport. (75 FR 48408, 8/10/10)

8/10/10 AILA Doc. No. 10081067. Admissions & Border
Federal Agencies, FR Regulations & Notices

USCIS 30-Day Extension of Comment Request on Form I-643 Revision (Updated 8/9/10)

USCIS 30-day extension of the information collection on whether to revise Form I-643, Health and Human Services Statistical Data for Refugee/Asylee Adjusting Status. Written comments are due 09/8/10. (75 FR 47824, 8/9/10) (75 FR 23784, 5/4/10)

8/9/10 AILA Doc. No. 10050462. Asylum & Refugees
Federal Agencies, FR Regulations & Notices

USCIS 30-Day Extension of Comment Request on Form G-639 Revision (Updated 8/9/10)

USCIS 30-day extension of the information collection on whether to revise Form G-639, Freedom of Information/Privacy Act Request. Written comments are due 9/8/10. (75 FR 47822, 8/9/10) (75 FR 23785, 05/04/10)

8/9/10 AILA Doc. No. 10050461.
Federal Agencies, FR Regulations & Notices

CBP Interim Final Rule on ESTA Travel Promotion Fee for Visa Waiver Program Travelers

CBP interim final rule to require travelers from Visa Waiver Program (VWP) countries to pay operational and travel promotion fees when applying for Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) beginning 9/8/10. Comments are due 10/8/10. (75 FR 47701, 8/9/10)

8/9/10 AILA Doc. No. 10080966. Admissions & Border
Federal Agencies, FR Regulations & Notices

DHS Final Rule on Employment Authorization for Dependents of Foreign Officials

DHS final rule expanding the list of dependent family members of A and G foreign officials who are eligible for employment authorization. (75 FR 47699, 8/9/10)

8/9/10 AILA Doc. No. 10080965. Business Immigration
Federal Agencies, FR Regulations & Notices

DOS Final Rule on Electronic Application for Immigrant Visa and Alien Registration

DOS final rule to eventually eliminate the DS–230 and replace it with the DS–260, the Electronic Application for Immigrant Visa and Alien Registration, an electronic form designed to be completed and signed electronically. (75 FR 45475, 8/3/10)

Federal Agencies, FR Regulations & Notices

HHS Updates Poverty Guidelines

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) published a delayed update of the poverty guidelines for the remainder of 2010, and until the 2011 poverty guidelines are published, which is expected to occur in late January 2011. (75 FR 45628, 8/3/10)

8/3/10 AILA Doc. No. 10080931.
Federal Agencies, FR Regulations & Notices

USCIS 30-Day Extension on Comment Request on Form N-644 Revision (Updated 7/26/10)

USCIS notice extending use of Form N-644 for 30 days. However, USCIS should have published a 30-day notice on a revision to the Form N-644, not an extension. Comments are due 8/25/10. (75 FR 43535, 7/26/10) (75 FR 41216, 7/15/10) (75 FR 21013, 4/22/10)

7/26/10 AILA Doc. No. 10042265. Adjustment of Status
Federal Agencies, FR Regulations & Notices

DHS Final Rule on Electronic Signature and Storage of Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification

DHS final rule providing that employers and recruiters or referrers for a fee who are required to complete and retain the Form I-9, may sign this form electronically and retain this form in an electronic format. (75 FR 42575, 07/22/10)

7/22/10 AILA Doc. No. 10072171. Employer Compliance
Federal Agencies, FR Regulations & Notices

CBP Comment Request on Passenger and Crew Manifest

CBP request for comments on the information collection for the Passenger and Crew Manifest (Advance Passenger Information System-APIS). Comments are due 09/28/10. (75 FR 42115, 07/20/10)

7/20/10 AILA Doc. No. 10072063. Admissions & Border
Federal Agencies, FR Regulations & Notices

ICE 30-Day Extension of Comment Request on Form I-333

ICE 30-day extension of the information collection on Form I-333, Obligor Change of Address. Written comments are due 9/16/10. (75 FR 41213, 07/15/10) (75 FR 24720, 5/5/10)

7/15/10 AILA Doc. No. 10071667. Detention & Bond, Removal & Relief
Federal Agencies, FR Regulations & Notices

ICE 30-Day Extension of Comment Request on Form G-146

ICE 30-day extension of the information collection on Form G-146, Nonimmigrant Checkout Letter. Written comments are due 09/16/10. (75 FR 41214, 07/15/10) (75 FR 24721, 05/05/10)

7/15/10 AILA Doc. No. 10071664.
Federal Agencies, FR Regulations & Notices

USCIS Issues 30-Day Extension on Comment Request on Revision of Form I-687 (Updated 7/16/10)

USCIS 30-day extension on an information collection on the revision of Form I-687, Application for Status as Temporary Resident under INA § 245A. Written comments are due 08/16/10. (75 FR 41215, 07/15/10) (75 FR 21340, 04/23/10)

7/15/10 AILA Doc. No. 10042362.
Federal Agencies, FR Regulations & Notices

USCIS Issues 30-Day Extension on Comment Request on Form I-821 Revision (Updated 7/16/10)

USCIS extension of the information collection on revision of Form I–821 Application for Temporary Protected Status. Written comments are due by 8/16/10. (75 FR 41215, 7/15/10) (75 FR 21014, 4/22/10)

Federal Agencies, FR Regulations & Notices

Extension of the Initial Registration Period for Haitians under the TPS Program

USCIS notice extending the registration period for applicants for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitian nationals through January 18, 2011. (75 FR 39957, 7/13/10)

Federal Agencies, FR Regulations & Notices

Extension of TPS for El Salvador and Automatic EAD Extension for Beneficiaries

USCIS notice extending the designation of El Salvador for temporary protected status (TPS) for 18 months from its current expiration date of 9/9/10 through 3/9/12. (75 FR 39556, 7/9/10)

Federal Agencies, FR Regulations & Notices

USCIS Issues 30-Day Comment Request Extension on Form I-694 Revision (Updated 7/8/10)

USCIS extension of the comment request period on revision of Form I–694, Notice of Appeal of Decision under INA §210 or 245A. Written comments are due by 8/9/10. (75 FR 39271, 7/8/10) (75 FR 21014, 4/22/10)

7/8/10 AILA Doc. No. 10042264.
Federal Agencies, FR Regulations & Notices

DOS Notice of Amendment to the Biometric Visa Program

DOS public notice announces an amendment to the Biometric Visa Program. In consultation with DHS and DOJ, the Department determined that fingerprints and a photo image should be required as biometric identifiers. (75 FR 39323, 7/8/10)

7/8/10 AILA Doc. No. 10070863. Admissions & Border
Federal Agencies, FR Regulations & Notices

DOL Notice on H-2A Electronic Job Registry

The DOL Employment and Training Administration (ETA) announced that the National Electronic Job Registry (job registry) in which H-2A job orders will be posted and available to the public will be operational on July 8, 2010. (75 FR 38145, 7/1/10)

7/1/10 AILA Doc. No. 10070266. Business Immigration, H-2A Agricultural Worker
Federal Agencies, FR Regulations & Notices

DOS Comment Request on Request for Escort Screening Courtesies

DOS issued a comment request on a revision of an information collection on Forms DS-4138, Request for Escort Screening Courtesies and DS-4139, Photograph and Signature Card. Comments are due 7/30/10. (75 FR 37519, 6/29/10)

6/29/10 AILA Doc. No. 10062982. Consular Processing