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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-192
USCIS 30-day notice and request for comment on proposed revisions to Form I-192, Application for Advance Permission to Enter as a Nonimmigrant. Comments are due 10/10/23. (88 FR 62101, 9/8/23)
EOIR 60-Day Notice and Request for Comment on Proposed Revisions to Form EOIR-59
EOIR 60-day notice and request for comment on proposed revisions to Form EOIR-59, Certification and Release of Records. Comments due 11/6/23. (88 FR 61615, 9/7/23)
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DHS Notice of Special Student Relief for South Sudan
DHS notice of Special Student Relief for South Sudan, effective 11/4/23 through 5/3/25. (88 FR 60965, 9/6/23)
USCIS 30-Day Notice and Request for Comment on Proposed Revisions to Form I-589
USCIS 30-day notice and request for comment on proposed revisions to Form I-589, Application for Asylum and for Withholding of Removal. Comments are due 10/5/23. (88 FR 60703, 9/5/23)
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DHS Notice of Extension and Redesignation of Sudan for TPS
DHS notice of the extension of the TPS designation of Sudan for 18 months, beginning on 10/20/23 and ending on 4/19/25, as well as the redesignation of Sudan for TPS. (88 FR 56864, 8/21/23)
DHS Notice of Extension and Redesignation of Ukraine for TPS
DHS notice of the extension of the TPS designation of Ukraine for 18 months, beginning on 10/20/23 and ending on 4/19/25, as well as the redesignation of Ukraine for TPS. (88 FR 56872, 8/21/23)
DHS Notice of Special Student Relief for Sudan
DHS notice of Special Student Relief for Sudan, effective 10/20/23 through 4/19/25. (88 FR 56857, 8/21/23)
DHS Notice of Special Student Relief for Ukraine
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USCIS 30-Day Notice and Request for Comment on Proposed Revisions to Form I-941
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USCIS 60-Day Notice and Request for Comments on Proposed Revisions to USCIS Online Account Access
USCIS 60-day notice and request for comment on proposed revisions to USCIS Online Account access. The myUSCIS system’s registrant account is being enhanced to allow companies to set up company administrator accounts and to file Form I-129 petitions. (88 FR 55065, 8/14/23)
DOS 60-Day Notice and Request for Comment on Proposed Revisions to Three Passport Services Forms
DOS 60-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 10/13/23. (88 FR 55110, 8/14/23)
DHS Notice of Changes to the Cuban Family Reunification Parole Process
DHS notice of changes to the Cuban Family Reunification Parole Process. DHS will begin using Form I-134A for this process on 8/11/23. (88 FR 54639, 8/11/23)
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DOJ 60-Day Notice and Request for Comment on Proposed Revisions to Form EOIR-27
DOJ 60-day notice and request for comments 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 10/10/23. (88 FR 53927, 8/9/23)
DHS Interim Final Rule on Electronic Service of Bond Notifications
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DOL 60-Day Notice and Request for Comment on Proposed Revisions to the O*NET Data Collection Program
DOL 60-day notice and request for comment on proposed revisions to the O*NET Data Collection Program. Comments are due 9/29/23. (88 FR 49502, 7/31/23)
USCIS 30-Day Notice and Request for Comment on Proposed Revisions to Form I-212
USCIS 30-day notice and request for comment on proposed revisions to Form I-212, Application for Permission to Reapply for Admission into the United States after Deportation or Removal. Comments are due 8/28/23. (88 FR 48486, 7/27/23)
USCIS 60-Day Notice and Request for Comment on Proposed Revisions to Form I-602
USCIS 60-day notice and request for comment on proposed revisions to Form I-602, Application by Refugee for Waiver of Inadmissibility Grounds. Comments are due 9/25/23. (88 FR 48487, 7/27/23)