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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 Comment Request on Form DS-1648 Extension
DOS issued a 30-day comment period on the extension of validity of Form DS-1648, for information for a renewal of A, G, or NATO visas, excluding A-3, G-5 and NATO-7 applicants. Comments are due 10/21/10. (75 FR 57543, 9/21/10) (75 FR 25910, 5/10/10)
DOL Extension of Disclosures to Workers under the MSPA
DOL WHD notice on the extension of disclosures to workers under the Migrant Seasonal and Agricultural Worker Protection Act (MSPA). Comments are due 11/19/10. (75 FR 57296, 9/20/10)
USCIS Issues a Correction to the 30-Day Comment Request on Extension of Form I-777 Validity (Updated 9/17/10)
USCIS correction to the 30-day comment period on extension of validity of Form I-777, Application for Replacement of Northern Mariana Card. Comments are due 9/27/10. (75 FR 57049, 09/17/10) (75 FR 52539, 08/26/10) (75 FR 32799, 06/09/10)
DOL Delegates Authority and Responsibilities to WHD
DOL Secretary’s Order 5-2010 delegating authority to the Wage and Hour Division (WHD) Administrator to issue U Nonimmigrant Status Certification and carrying out INA provisions relating to enforcement of nonimmigrant and labor condition applications. (75 FR 553532, 9/10/10)
DOS Seeks Comments on Affidavit of Relationship for Priority 3 - Family Reunification Category under USRAP
DOS seeks comments on Form DS-7656, Affidavit of Relationship, which will be required for the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program Priority 3 Family Reunification category. DNA evidence of parent-child relationships will be required. Comments due 11/8/10. (75 FR 54690, 9/8/10)
DOS Requests Comments on DS-160
DOS seeks comments on the Online Application for Nonimmigrant Visa (DS-160), which will be used to collect biographical information from individuals seeking a nonimmigrant visa. Comments due 11/7/10. (75 FR 54690, 9/8/10)
DHS Privacy Act Notice for New Citizenship and Immigration Data Repository System of Records
DHS requests comments on a Privacy Act notice for the new Citizenship and Immigration Data Repository System of Records. This system becomes effective and comments are due on 10/8/10. (75 FR 54642, 9/8/10)
DHS Comment Request on Privacy Act Exemptions for New Citizenship and Immigration Data Repository System of Records
DHS requests comments on Privacy Act exemptions for the new USCIS Citizenship and Immigration Data Repository System of Records. This system becomes effective and comments are due on 10/8/10. (75 FR 54528, 9/8/10)
ICE Issues Extension of Information Collection and Comment Request on IMAGE Program Application Form (Updated 8/31/10)
ICE extension of information collection and comment request on the ICE Mutual Agreement between Government and Employers (IMAGE) Information Request and Membership Application. Comments will be accepted until 9/30/10. (75 FR 53322, 8/31/10) (75 FR 33319, 6/11/10).
ICE Issues Extension of Information Collection and Comment Request on NSEERS (Updated 8/31/10)
ICE extension of information collection and comment request on NSEERS. Comments will be accepted until 9/30/10. (75 FR 53322, 08/31/10) (75 FR 24721, 5/05/10)
USCIS Issues 30-Day Comment Request on Extension of Form I-865 Validity
USCIS 30-day comment period on extension of validity of Form I-865, Sponsor’s Notice of Change of Address. Comments are due 9/27/10. (75 FR 52541, 8/26/10) (75 FR 32801, 06/09/10)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)