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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 Proposed Rule on Schedule of Fees for Consular Services
DOS proposed rule amending the schedule of fees for consular services by raising the application processing fee for most non-petition-based nonimmigrant visas and adult border crossing cards. Written comments are due 3/15/10. (74 FR 66076, 12/14/09)
Comment Period Reopened for DHS Interim Rule on Northern Mariana Islands Transitional Worker Classification (Updated 12/9/09)
DHS reopened the comment period on interim rule creating a temporary, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI)-only transitional worker classification in accordance with the Consolidated Natural Resources Act of 2008. (74 FR 64997, 12/9/09) (74 FR 55094, 10/27/09)
DHS Final Rule on Technical Amendments to List of CBP Preclearance Offices in Foreign Countries
CBP final rule adding preclearance stations in Halifax, Canada and Shannon, Ireland. CBP officers at preclearance stations conduct inspections and examinations to ensure compliance with immigration and other laws. This rule is effective 12/8/09. (74 FR 64601, 12/08/09)
CBP Notice on Requirement for Persons Making Payment by Check to CBP to Provide TIN
CBP notice that all persons making payment to CBP by check must provide their Taxpayer Identifying Number (TIN) when paying CBP. The TIN should be written on the face of the check to facilitate payment processing. (74 FR 63761, 12/4/09)
DOL Notice on PWD Request Process Changes
DOL notice that as of 1/01/10, OFLC NPWHC in Washington D.C. will receive and process PWD requests for H-1B, H-1B1, H-1C, H-2B, E-3, and permanent labor certification. The notice is effective 11/28/09 for PWD requests from the Mariana Islands. (74 FR 63796, 12/4/09)
DOL Notice of Change to Chicago NPC Address
DOL notice announcing a change in the Chicago National Processing Center (NPC) address, impacting where temporary labor certifications will be filed and adjudicated. This notice is effective on 12/4/09, with mail sent to the former address being returned after 1/6/10. (74 FR 63795, 12/4/09)
DHS/DOJ Corrections to Interim Final Rule on Application of Immigration Regulations to the CNMI
DHS and DOJ corrections to the interim final rule on the application of immigration regulations to the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands published on 10/28/09. (74 FR 62207, 11/27/09)
CBP Updated List of the Ports-of-Entry Designated for Departure of Nonimmigrant Aliens Who Are Subject to Special Registration
CBP notice on the addition of two new ports of entry to the list of ports through which nonimmigrant aliens subject to special registration may depart from the U.S. The new ports-of-entry are Oakland International Airport, CA and Saipan, CNMI. (74 FR 61697, 11/25/09)
DOS Final Rule on New Visa Classifications for Immigrants and Nonimmigrants
DOS final rule amending its regulations to add new classification symbols to the immigrant and nonimmigrant classification tables. This amendment is necessary to implement legislation that created additional classifications. This rule is effective 11/25/09. (74 FR 61517, 11/25/09)
DOS Comment Request on Medical Examination for Immigrant or Refugee Applicant
DOS notice of information collection request under emergency review for Forms DS-2053, DS-2054; Medical Examination for Immigrant or Refugee Applicant; DS-3030, Chest X-Ray and Classification Worksheet; OMB Control Number 1405-0113. Comments due by 1/4/10. (74 FR 60305, 11/20/09)
Comment Request Period Extended for Form N-400
USCIS extension of an existing Information Collection; Comment Request, for the Form N-400, Application for Naturalization. The comment period will be extended until 12/21/09. (74 FR 60282, 11/20/09)
DHS NPR on Establishment of Global Entry Program
CBP notice of proposed rulemaking on establishment of the Global Entry Program as a permanent voluntary regulatory program. The program would allow CBP to expedite clearance of pre-approved, low-risk air travelers into the U.S. (74 FR 59932, 11/19/09)
DOL Interim Final Rule on Extension of the H-2A Transition Period Procedures
DOL interim final rule on the transition period for filing procedures implemented under the December 2008 H-2A Final Rule. The application filing procedures under the extended transition period apply to employers with dates of need before 06/1/10. Comments due by 12/17/09. (74 FR 59069, 11/17/09)
CDC Final Notice on Vaccination Requirements for U.S. Immigration Purposes, Ends HPV Vaccine Requirement
Effective 12/14/09, CDC will require vaccinations explicitly listed in INA § 212(a)(1)(A)(ii) and for other ACIP-recommended vaccinations for the public, CDC will begin requiring only those where public health need exists at time of immigration. (74 FR 58634, 11/13/09)
DHS Notice of Proposal to Establish 013 Alien Medical Records System of Records
DHS notice of a proposal to establish a new "013 Alien Medical Records System of Records." This system maintains records that document the medical screening, examination, and treatment of aliens arrested and detained by ICE. (74 FR 57688, 11/9/09)
ICE Encourages Public Comments on 287(g) Program Candidate Questionnaire
ICE will be submitting a collection request for review on the 287(g) program. Comments will be accepted until 1/4/10. (74 FR 57326, 11/5/09)
HHS Final Rule to Remove HIV Travel Ban
HHS final rule effective 1/4/10 amending regulations to remove HIV from the definition of communicable disease of public health significance and remove references to HIV from the scope of examinations for aliens. (74 FR 56547, 11/2/09)
DHS Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Privacy Act Exemptions
DHS notice of an updated and reissued system of records pursuant to the Privacy Act of 1974 for the DHS/ALL-001 FOIA and Privacy Act Records System of Records and this proposed rulemaking. (74 FR 55482, 10/28/09)
DHS Interim Final Rule on the Application of Immigration Regulations to the Northern Mariana Islands
DHS and DOJ are implementing conforming amendments to their respective regulations to comply with the Consolidated Natural Resources Act of 2008, which extends the immigration laws of the U.S. to the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI). (74 FR 55725, 10/28/09)
Comment Request Period Extended for File No. OMB-6
USCIS extension of an existing Information Collection; Comment Request, for the File No. OMB-6, Emergency Federal Law Enforcement Assistance. The comment period will be extended until 12/14/09. (74 FR 52498, 10/13/09)
President Issues FY2010 Refugee Admissions Numbers
President Obama issued a Presidential Determination with FY2010 refugee admissions numbers and authorizations of in-country refugee status. (74 FR 52385, 10/13/09)
DHS Rescission of Safe-Harbor Procedures for Employers Who Receive a No-Match Letter
DHS final rule amending regulations for safe-harbor procedures for employers who receive No-Match letters. This rule rescinds the amendments promulgated on August 15, 2007, and October 28, 2008. (74 FR 51447, 10/7/09)
DOS Notice of Registration for 2011 Diversity Immigrant Visa Program
DOS notice on how to apply for the 2011 Diversity Immigrant Visa Program. Entries for the 2011 Diversity Visa lottery must be submitted electronically between noon, Eastern Daylight Time (EDT), Friday, 10/2/09, and noon, Eastern Standard Time (EST), Monday, 11/30/09. (74 FR 51354, 10/6/09)
DOS Final Rule on Amended Requirements for Religious Workers
DOS issued final rule, which establishes the requirement that consular officers ensure that R-1 visa applicants have obtained an approved USCIS Form I-129 petition from DHS before issuance of a visa. (74 FR 51236, 10/6/09)
Comment Request Period Extended for File No. OMB-5
USCIS extension of an existing Information Collection; Comment Request, for the File No. OMB-5, Notice of Immigrant Pilot Program. Under section 203(b)(5) of the INA, USCIS established an Immigrant Investor Pilot Program. (74 FR 51299, 10/6/09)