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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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Letter issued 11/16/05 outlines procedures for dealing with labor certification applications affected by Hurricanes Katrina, Rita, and Wilma. This letter replaces and supercedes all prior labor certification guidance related to the hurricanes. (70 FR 73035, 12/08/05)
DHS Final Rule Amends Lists of Officials Authorized to Perform Enforcement Functions
DHS final rule amends various lists of DHS officials authorized to perform certain immigration enforcement functions, including making administrative arrests for immigration violations, making custody determinations and more. (70 FR 67087, 11/4/05)
Presidential Determination on FY2006 Refugee Admissions
The White House announces its determination of refugee admission numbers and allocations for fiscal year 2006. (70 FR 65825, 11/1/05)
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DHS clarifies its 9/26/05 notice on the fee increase, amending footnote``6'' to state specifically that it refers to both Form N- 600 and Form N-600K. (70 FR 61831, 10/26/05)
DOS Final Rule Implements Changes to Regulations Regarding Electronic Passports
DOS final rule amends the passport regulations to incorporate changes related to introduction of the electronic passport. This rule takes effect 10/25/05. (70 FR 61553, 10/25/05)
DOS Final Rule Implements Section 105 of TVPA
DOS final rule implements Section 105 of the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000, aiming to enhance interagency communication regarding international trafficking in persons. Rule is effective 9/22/05. (70 FR 59654, 10/13/05)
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DOS Designates the Moroccan Islamic Combatant Group as a Foreign Terrorist Organization
The DOS designates the Moroccan Islamic Combatant Group, also known as Groupe Islamique Combattant Marocain (GICM), as a Foreign Terrorist Organization (70 FR 59114, 10/11/05)
DHS Gives Notice of Revised and Updated IDMS System of Records
DHS Office of Inspector General gives notice of a revised and updated system of records titled, "Investigations Data Management System (IDMS)." Comments due 11/7/05. (70 FR 58448, 10/06/05)
DOS Information on Applying for 2007 DV Lottery
DOS issues information on how to apply for the 2007 Diversity Visa lottery. Entries must be submitted electronically between noon, Eastern Standard Time (E.S.T.) on Wednesday, October 5, 2005 and noon (E.S.T.) on Sunday, December 4, 2005. (70 FR 58250, 10/5/05)
DHS Requests Comments on I-212 Information Collection Request
DHS extends comment period on information collection request regarding Form I-212. Comments due 11/25/05. (70 FR 56181, 9/26/05)
DHS Extends Comment Period for N-445 Information Collection Request
DHS extends comment period regarding information collection request for Form N-445. Comments due 10/26/05. (70 FR 56180, 9/26/05)
DHS Extends Comment Period for I-590 Information Collection Request
DHS extends comment period on information collection request regarding Form I-590. Comments due 10/26/05. (70 FR 56181, 9/26/05)
USCIS to Increase Filing Fees
USCIS announces filing fee increases by amounts ranging from $5 to $20. The new fees take effect October 26, 2005. (70 FR 56182, 09/26/05)
DOL Wage Determination Decisions on Federal and Federally-Assisted Construction Projects
DOL issues general wage determination decisions on federal and federally-assisted construction projects for specified classes of contract laborers and mechanics. (70 FR 55924, 9/23/05)
DHS Waives Certain Laws and Regulations to Complete Barriers Along International Border in California
DHS Secretary Chertoff waives certain laws, regulations and other legal requirements in order to complete construction of fences and roads along the international land border of the U.S. in California as prescribed in the 1996 IIRIRA. (70 FR 55622, 9/22/05)
DOL Issues Wage Determination Decisions on Federal and Federally-Assisted Construction Projects
DOL issues general wage determination decisions on federal and federally-assisted construction projects for specified classes of contract laborers and mechanics. (70 FR 54771, 9/16/05)
DHS Identifies New POEs for US-VISIT Implementation
DHS identifies additional POEs that will begin processing alien individuals in US-VISIT in 2005. Start dates vary, but all listed POEs will begin biometric data collection as part of US-VISIT processing no later than December 31, 2005. (70 FR 54398, 9/14/05)
DOS Final Rule Amends Passport Regulations
DOS publishes final rule concerning changes to its regulations regarding passport amendments, replacement passports and unpaid fees. This rule takes effect 9/26/05. (70 FR 53922, 9/13/05)
DOL Wage Determination Decisions on Federal and Federally-Assisted Construction Projects
DOL issues general wage determination decisions on federal and federally-assisted construction projects for specified classes of contract laborers and mechanics. (70 FR 53691, 9/9/05)
Notice of Allocations of Targeted Assistance Grants to States for Refugee Services
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DOS Final Rule on Implementation of E-3 Visa
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Extension of TPS for Sudan
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Extension of TPS for Burundi
DHS has extended for 12 months the designation of Burundi for TPS, until November 2, 2006. The re-registration period ends on November 1, 2005. (70 FR 52425, 9/2/05)
CBP/DOS Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Passport Requirements
CBP and DOS invite comments on implementation of the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Action of 2004 requirement that, by 1/1/08, U.S. citizens and nonimmigrants may enter the U.S. only with passports or such alternatives as designated by DHS. (70 FR 52037, 9/1/05)