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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
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USCIS 30-Day Notice and Request for Comment on Proposed Revisions to Form I-602
USCIS 30-day notice and request for comment on proposed revisions to Form I-602, Application by Refugee for Waiver of Inadmissibility Grounds. Comments are due 11/15/23. (88 FR 71374, 10/16/23)
DOJ Interim Final Rule Providing for AG Review of OCAHO ALJ Decisions in Cases Arising Under INA §274B
DOJ interim final rule (IFR) providing that the Attorney General (AG) may, in his discretion, review decisions and orders of Administrative Law Judges (ALJs) in the Office of the Chief Administrative Hearing Officer (OCAHO) in cases arising under INA §274B. (88 FR 70586, 10/12/23)
DHS Notice of Special Student Relief for Cameroon
DHS notice of Special Student Relief for Cameroon, effective 12/8/23 through 6/7/25. (88 FR 69939, 10/10/23)
DHS Notice Extending and Redesignating Cameroon for TPS
DHS notice of an 18-month extension of Cameroon’s Temporary Protected Status (TPS) designation and a separate redesignation of Cameroon for TPS. (88 FR 69945, 10/10/23)
Department of the Treasury Notice on Interest Rate for Immigration Bonds
Department of the Treasury notice that for the period beginning 10/1/23 and ending 12/31/23, the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Immigration Bond interest rate is 3 per centum per annum. (88 FR 69683, 10/6/23)
CBP Final Rule on Regulatory Implementation of Centers of Excellence and Expertise
CBP final rule adopting as final, without change, the interim final rule published at 81 FR 92978 on 12/20/16, which established Centers of Excellence and Expertise as permanent components of CBP and transitioned certain trade functions to the Centers. (88 FR 69026, 10/5/23)
DHS Notice of Determination Regarding Border in Starr County, Texas
DHS notice that the DHS Secretary has determined that it is necessary to waive certain legal requirements in order to construct barriers and roads near the international border in Starr County, Texas. The determination takes effect 10/5/23. (88 FR 69214, 10/5/23)
HHS Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for Unaccompanied Children Program Foundational Rule
HHS notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) for a final rule that would establish a foundation for the Unaccompanied Children Program. Comments are due 12/4/23. (88 FR 68908, 10/4/23)
DOS Notice of Diversity Visa Program for FY2025
DOS notice with information on how to apply for the Diversity Visa Program for Fiscal Year 2025. (88 FR 68261, 10/3/23)
DHS Notice Extending and Redesignating Venezuela for TPS
DHS notice of an 18-month extension of Venezuela’s 2021 Temporary Protected Status (TPS) designation, beginning 3/11/24 and ending 9/10/25, and a separate redesignation of Venezuela for TPS. (88 FR 68130, 10/3/23)
DOS 60-Day Notice and Request for Comment on Proposed Revisions to Form DS-5525
DOS 60-day notice and request for comment on proposed revisions to Form DS-5525, Statement of Exigent/Special Family Circumstances for Issuance of a U.S. Passport to a Child under Age 16. Comments are due 12/1/23. (88 FR 67857, 10/2/23)
DOS Proposed Rule to Reduce Fee for Request for Certificate of Loss of Nationality
DOS proposed rule which would amend the Schedule of Fees for Consular Servies to reduce the current fee for Administrative Processing of a Request for a Certificate of Loss of Nationality of the United States (CLN) from $2,350 to $450. Comments are due 11/1/23. (88 FR 67687, 10/2/23)
DOS 30-Day Notice and Request for Comment on Proposed Revisions to Form DS-4079
DOS 30-day notice and request for comment on proposed revisions to Form DS-4079, Questionnaire—Loss of United States Nationality. Comments are due 10/30/23. (88 FR 67419, 9/29/23)
USCIS 30-Day Notice and Request for Comment on Proposed Revisions to Form I-140
USCIS 30-day notice and request for comment on proposed revisions to Form I-140, Immigrant Petition for Alien Workers. Comments are due 10/27/23. (88 FR 66498, 9/27/23)
CBP 30-Day Notice and Request for Comments on Revisions to Trusted Traveler Program Applications
CBP 30-day notice and request for comment on proposed revisions to the applications for CBP’s Trusted Traveler Programs (SENTRI, FAST, and Global Entry) and the U.S. APEC Business Travel Card Program to add a third gender marker, “X.” (88 FR 66465, 9/27/23)
USCIS 30-Day Notice and Request for Comments on Proposed Revisions to Form I-817
USCIS 30-day notice and request for comments on proposed revisions to Form I-817, Application for Family Unity Benefits. Comments are due 10/26/23. (88 FR 66036, 9/26/23)
DHS Notice Extending and Redesignating Afghanistan for TPS
DHS notice extending the designation of Afghanistan for TPS for 18 months, from 11/21/23 through 5/20/25, as well as redesignating Afghanistan for TPS. (88 FR 65728, 9/25/23)
DHS Notice of Special Student Relief for Afghanistan
DHS notice of Special Student Relief for Afghanistan, effective 11/21/23 through 5/20/25. (88 FR 65721, 9/25/23)
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 ICE called “Video and Audio Surveillance Records.” (88 FR 65757, 9/25/23)
DHS Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Modernizing H-2 Program Requirements and Worker Protections
DHS notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) on modernizing H-2 program requirements and worker protections. Comments are due 11/20/23. (88 FR 65040, 9/20/23)
DOL Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Protections for H-2A Workers
DOL notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend the regulations governing the certification of H-2A workers and the enforcement of the contractual obligations applicable to employers of H-2A workers. Comments are due 11/14/23. (88 FR 63750, 9/15/23)
CBP 60-Day Notice and Request for Comment on Proposed Revisions to Advance Travel Authorization (ATA)
CBP 60-day notice and request for comment on proposed revisions to CBP’s Advance Travel Authorization (ATA) information collection, which allows individuals to submit information in the CBP One application. Comments are due 11/13/23. (88 FR 62810, 9/13/23)
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