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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
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)
DHS Issues Notice of Name Change for ICE and CBP
The Bureau of Immigration and Customs Enforcement has changed its name to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. The Bureau of Customs and Border Protection has changed its name to U.S. Customs and Border Protection. Both changes took effect 3/31/07. (72 FR 20131, 4/23/07)
DOL Notice Updating H-2B Processing at SWAs and NPCs
DOL issued a notice updating procedures for State Workforce Agencies (SWAs) and ETA National Processing Centers (NPCs) related to H-2B labor certification application processing. (72 FR 19961, 4/20/07)
USCIS Final Rule on RFE and NOID Response Times
This final rule allows USCIS "flexibility" in setting the length of time in which applicants must respond to an RFE or NOID. The rule is effective 6/18/07. (72 FR 19100, 4/17/07)
USCIS Final Rule on Extension of Filing Time for Os and Ps
USCIS final rule that amends DHS regulations to allow petitioners to file for O and P visas up to one year in advance. The rule is effective 5/16/07. (72 FR 18856, 4/16/07)
DHS Posts Privacy Reports on Biometric, I-94, and Driver's License/REAL ID Data Systems
DHS has posted five Privacy Impact Assessments (PIAs) to its website including reports on the DHS proposed rule to implement REAL ID compliant driver's license standards, the new USCIS Biometric Storage System, and the inclusion of I-94 POE data in ADIS. (72 FR 24593, 4/7/07)
DHS Proposes New Biometric Storage System
DHS proposed a new Biometric Storage System to streamline the established USCIS biometric and card production process. (72 FR 17172, 4/6/07)
USCIS Publishes Revised Information Collection on Form I-817
USCIS published a revision of an existing information collection on Form I-817, Application for Family Unity Benefits. Comments are due 6/5/07. (72 FR 17176, 4/6/07)
DOS Requests Comments on Electronic Visa Entry Form
The Department of State published a request for comments in the Federal Register on DS-5501, Electronic Visa Entry Form. Comments are due in 30 days. (72 FR 17216, 4/6/07)
EOIR Proposes Rule on Jurisdiction and Venue in Removal Proceedings
EOIR published a proposed rule that would amend DOJ regulations addressing jurisdiction and venue in removal proceedings. Comments are due 4/27/07. (72 FR 14494, 3/28/07)
Comment Request on Addition of Vaccination Record to Form I-693
USCIS revised a previously published request for comments on Form I-693, Medical Examination of Aliens Seeking Adjustment of Status. (71 FR 77772, 12/27/06) A vaccination record has been added to Form I-693. (72 FR 13507, 3/22/07)
DHS Issues Notice of TRIP Privacy Impact Assessment Publication
DHS announced publication of a Privacy Impact Assessment for the Traveler Redress Inquiry Program (TRIP). (72 FR 13120, 3/20/07)