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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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DOS issued a correction to the final rule on card format passports and the schedule of fees for consular services. (73 FR 3867, 1/23/08)
HHS Updates Poverty Guidelines
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USCIS Issues Revised Information Collection on Form I-601
USCIS revised information collection on Form I-601, Application for Waiver of Ground of Inadmissibility. Comments are due 2/11/08. (73 FR 1893, 01/10/08)
DOS Notice on Sharing Passport Records with Other Agencies
DOS issued a system of records notice describing a number of new “routine uses” for sharing passport records outside the department. (73 FR 1660, 1/9/08)
DOS Final Rule on Increased Security Measures
DOS final rule addressing increased security measures requiring fingerprinting and name checks of all visa applicants. The rule also includes the cost of such checks in fees for non-immigrant and immigrant visas and border crossing cards. Rule is effective 1/1/08. (72 FR 74174, 12/31/07)
DOS Final Rule on Passport Card Format
DOS final rule addresses the new passport card with IRTPA restrictions for travel between the U.S., Mexico, Canada, and Caribbean and Bermuda and also includes a schedule of fees for the new card. Rule is effective 2/1/08. (72 FR 74169, 12/31/07)
CBP Notice on Identity Requirements at Ports of Entry
CBP notice on requirements for land and sea port of entry for U.S., Canadian, and Bermudian citizens. CBP is instructing officers that citizenship may not be established simply through oral declaration. The notice is effective 1/31/08. (72 FR 72744, 12/21/07)
DOS Final Rule on Sanctions for J Visa Program Sponsors
DOS published a final rule on sanctions and terminations for Exchange Visitor Program sponsors. A previously issued final rule was withdrawn in late November 2007. (72 FR 72245, 12/20/07)
DOS Interim Final Rule on Visa Fee Increase
DOS interim final rule raising the fee charged for processing of immigrant and nonimmigrant visa applications, as well as Border Crossing Cards at consulates. The rule is effective 1/1/08. Comments are due 2/29/08. (72 FR 72243, 12/20/07)
DOS Notice of Deposit of Instrument of Ratification for the Hague Convention on Intercountry Adoption
DOS published notice that the U.S. deposited its instrument of ratification for the Hague Convention on Protection of Children and Co-operation with Respect to Intercountry Adoption, thus the Convention will enter into force with respect on April 1, 2008. (72 FR 71730, 12/18/07)
ICE Extends Comment Period on Immigration Bond Form I-352
ICE extended the comment period for Immigration Bond Form I-352. Comments are due in 60 days. (72 FR 70337, 12/11/07)
DOS Comment Request on Exchange Visitor Program Au Pair Requirements
DOS published a request for comments on proposals to amend Exchange Visitor Program au pair requirements regarding age eligibility and allowing foreign nationals to repeat program participation. Comments are due in 60 days. (72 FR 69725, 12/10/07)
EOIR Proposes Rule to Amend Regulations on Voluntary Departure
EOIR proposed a rule to require that a motion to reopen or reconsider filed before the expiration of a voluntary departure period automatically terminate the VD grant. On 12/3/07 briefs are due in the Supreme Court case on the same issue, Dada v. Keisler. (72 FR 67674, 11/30/07)
DOS Withdraws Rule on Sanctions for J Visa Program Sponsors
DOS withdrew a final rule published on 11/2/07 regarding sanctions for Exchange Visitor Program sponsors because it was published prior to the OMB determination. (72 FR 67576, 11/29/07)
USCIS Notice on the Amended I-9 and the New Handbook for Employers
USCIS published a notice to introduce the amended Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification. The notice is effective 11/26/07. (72 FR 65974, 11/26/07)
USCIS Publishes Revised Information Collection on Form I-589
USCIS published a revised information collection on Form I-589. Comments are due December 21, 2007. (72 FR 65587, 11/21/07)
USCIS Announces Cuban Family Reunification Parole Program
USCIS published a notice announcing the Cuban Family Reunification Parole Program. (72 FR 65588, 11/21/07)
Fingerprinting Fee Increase
CBP publishes a notice increasing fingerprinting fees. (72 FR 65342, 11/20/07)
DOL Clarification on Procedures for Processing H-2A Applications
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DOS Final Rule Reorganizing Passport Regulations
DOS final passport rule which reorganizes, restructures, and updates passport regulations to bring greater clarity to current passport policy and practice and to present it in a less cumbersome way. The rule becomes effective February 1, 2008. (72 FR 64930, 11/19/07)
CBP Publishes Revised Information Collection on Form I-94
CBP published a revised information collection on Forms I-94 and I-94W. Comments are due 1/8/08. (72 FR 63622, 11/9/07)
USCIS Notice on Filing Location of H-2As
USCIS notice that employers petitioning for temporary or seasonal agricultural workers coming to the United States under the H-2A nonimmigrant classification must file their petitions at the California Service Center. The notice is effective 12/10/07. (72 FR 63621, 11/8/07)
USCIS Publishes Revised Information Collection on Form I-131
USCIS published a revised information collection on Form I-131, Application for Travel Document. Comments are due 12/6/07. (72 FR 62667, 11/6/07)
Proposed Rule Regarding Temporary Admission for HIV Positive Nonimmigrants (Updated 11/6/07)
DHS proposed a rule to amend regulations and authorize short-term, nonimmigrant visas and temporary admission for foreign nationals who are inadmissible solely because they are HIV positive. Comments are due 12/6/07. (72 FR 62593, 11/6/07)
DOS Final Rule on EVP Sanctions and Terminations
DOS final rule modifying and adding to the actions that DOS may sanction an Exchange Visitor Program sponsor and eliminates summary suspension and modifies program suspension to halt activities of sponsors who violate the program. The rule is effective 30 days from 11/2/07. (72 FR 62112, 11/2/07)