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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
EOIR Issues Notice on Codes of Conduct for IJs and BIA Board Members
EOIR issued a notice proposing newly formulated Codes of Conduct for immigration judges of the Office of the Chief Immigration Judge and for the Board members of the BIA. Comments are due in 30 days. (72 FR 35510, 6/28/07)
USCIS Requests Comments on Form I-821
USCIS requests comments on Form I-821, Application for Temporary Protected Status. Comments are due 7/27/07. (72 FR 35248, 6/27/07)
DHS and DOS Proposed Rule on WHTI Land and Sea Ports-of-Entry Travel Document Requirements
DHS/DOS proposed rule on the second phase of WHTI. The new travel document requirements at land and sea ports-of-entry are expected to take effect as early as 01/08, but no sooner than 60 days from publication of the final rule. Comments due 8/27/07. (72 FR 35087, 6/26/07)
DOS Requests Comments on EVP Forms
DOS requests comments on Form DS-3036, Exchange Visitor Program Application; DS-3037, Update of Information on Exchange Visitor Program Sponsor and DS-7000, Recording, Reporting and Data Collection Requirements Under 22 CFR Part 62. (72 FR 34735, 6/25/07)
DOS Requests Comments on Medical Examination Forms for Immigrant or Refugee Applicants
DOS requests comments on Medical Examination for Immigrant or Refugee Applicant Forms DS-2053, DS-3024, DS-3025, and DS-3026. Comments are due in 30 days. (72 FR 34734, 6/25/07)
DOS Interim Final Rule on Fees and Charges for EVP Services
DOS requests comments on a proposed rule to revise its regulations regarding fees and charges for Exchange Visitor Program (EVP) services. Comments are due 8/21/07. (72 FR 34419, 6/22/07)
USCIS Makes DORA Pilot Program Optional for I-485 Applicants
On 6/21/07 USCIS issued a notice modifying the District Office Rapid Adjudication (DORA) pilot program so that participation is optional rather than mandatory. (72 FR 34268, 6/21/07)
DOS Proposed Rule Creates "Search Fees" for FOIA Requests
DOS proposed a rule to charge "search fees" for Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Requests. Comments are due 9/18/07. (72 FR 33932, 6/20/07)
DOS Interim Final Rule on EVP Trainees and Interns
DOS requests comments on an interim final rule regarding Exchange Visitor Program (EVP) Trainees and Interns, establishing a new internship program and requiring sponsors to have written agreements with third parties. Rule is effective 7/19/07. (72 FR 33669, 6/19/07)
DOS Proposed Rule Creating "Student Interns" Subcategory of the Exchange Visitor Program
DOS proposed a rule to add “Student Interns” as a subcategory under the College and University Student category of the Exchange Visitor Program. Comments are due 8/6/07. (72 FR 31008, 6/5/07)
DOS Comment Request on Proposed Changes to Exchange Visitor Program Sanctions and Terminations
DOS proposed rule with request for comment to revise its regulations at 22 CFR Part 62, Subpart D (Sanctions) and 22 CFR Part 62, Subpart E (Termination and Revocation of Programs). Comments are due 60 days from 5/31/07. (72 FR 30302, 5/31/07)
DHS Publishes Final Rule on the New Fee Schedule
DHS final rule on the new, increased fee schedule. (72 FR 29851, 5/30/07)
Extension of TPS Designation for Nicaragua
USCIS notice extending the designation of Nicaragua for TPS until 1/5/09. Also, Employment Authorization Documentation for Nicaraguan TPS beneficiaries has been automatically extended. (72 FR 29534, 5/29/07)
Extension of TPS Designation for Honduras
USCIS published a notice extending the designation of Honduras for Temporary Protected Status. Also, EADs are automatically extended for Honduran TPS beneficiaries. (72 FR 29529, 5/29/07)
DHS to Abandon US-VISIT Component for Data from RFID-enabled Form I-94
DHS notice that the agency is decommissioning the Automated Identification Management System. The system was used to link information from RFID-enabled I-94 forms to the existing biographic information in Treasury Enforcement Communications System. (72 FR 29342, 5/25/07)
DOS Extends Comment Period on Form DS-156
The Department of State extended the deadline for comments on Form DS-156, Nonimmigrant Visa Application. Comments are due 60 days from 5/21/07. (72 FR 28544, 5/21/07)
DOL Comment Request on OES Survey
DOL request for comments on the OES survey. (72 FR 28079, 5/18/07)
DOL Final Rule on Reducing Fraud and Abuse in the LCA Program
This final rule prohibits substitution of aliens on labor certification applications. Substitution requests will be prohibited after 7/16/07. It also addresses a limited validity period for labor certifications and payment of costs of obtaining the certification. (72 FR 27903, 5/17/07)
Advance Copy of DOL Final Rule on LCA Substitutions
Advance copy of final rule, scheduled for publication on 5/17, regarding prohibition of substitution of aliens on labor certification applications, limited validity period for labor certifications, and payment of costs of obtaining the certification.
USCIS Publishes Revised Information Collection on Form I-777
USCIS published a revision of an existing information collection on Form I-777, Application for Issuance or Replacement of Northern Mariana Card. (72 FR 26825, 5/11/07)
USCIS Publishes Revised Information Collection on Form I-612
USCIS published a revision of an existing information collection on Form I-612, Application for Waiver of the Foreign Residence Requirement of Section 212(e) of the Immigration and Nationality Act. Comments are due 6/11/2007. (72 FR 26823, 5/11/07)
DHS Issues Notice of Determination on Material Support Provided Under Duress
Secretary Chertoff discretionary determination that § 212(a)(3)(B)(iv)(VI) of the INA shall not apply with respect to material support provided under duress to a terrorist organization as described in § 212(a)(3)(B)(vi)(I) or § 212(a)(3)(B)(vi)(II). (72 FR 26138, 5/8/07)
USCIS Publishes Revision of Comment Request on Form I-730
USCIS revision of a request for comments on Form I-730, Refugee/Asylee Relative Petition. Comments are due 7/3/07. (72 FR 25326, 5/4/07)
DOS Notice of Transitionion to Ten Fingerscan Standard
DOS announced a change in the fingerprint standard of the Biometric Visa Program from two fingerscans to ten. Deployment of the ten fingerscan systems to consular posts abroad began in April 2007. (72 FR 25351, 5/4/07)
Proposed Rule on Religious Worker Visa Classifications
USCIS published a proposed rule to amend USCIS regulations on special immigrant and nonimmigrant religious worker visa classifications. Comments are due 6/25/07. (72 FR 20422, 4/25/07)