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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
USCIS Publishes Notice of Request for Revised I-90 Instructions and Procedures
USCIS information collection request providing new instructions on where to file I-90 forms, the filing of biometric fees, and the requirement of applicants to appear at Application Support Centers. Comments are due on or before 7/11/05. (70 FR 24834, 5/11/05)
USCIS Publishes Regulations on Allocation of Additional H-1B Visas
USCIS regulation providing instructions on filing for the new 20,000 H-1Bs pursuant to the H-1B Visa Reform Act of 2004, and procedures for allocation of these new visas in FY05 and in future years, commencing in FY2006. (70 FR 23775, 5/5/05)
DHS Proposes to Amend Petitioning Requirements for O and P Nonimmigrant Classifications
DHS proposed rule amends petitioning requirements for O and P nonimmigrant classifications, allowing an O or P petitioner to file an I-129 up to one year, but not earlier than 6 months, before the date of the petitioner's need for the alien's services. (70 FR 21983, 4/28/05)
DHS Interim Rule Classifies Certain CIS Scientists as Employment-Based Immigrants
DHS interim rule changing the Soviet Scientists Immigration Act of 1992 to allot visas to eligible scientists or engineers from the Commonwealth of Independent States with expertise in nuclear, chemical, biological and other high-tech fields. (70 FR 21129, 4/25/05)
USCIS Requests Emergency Clearance of Old I-129 From OMB
USCIS requests from OMB emergency clearance of the 12/10/01 version of Form I-129 to run concurrent with the new amended version until 4/30/05. After that date, the new version will be the only one approved for use. Comments due to OMB 4/30/05. (70 FR 20590, 4/20/05)
DHS Seeks to Exempt Portions of New Operations Center Database From Certain Privacy Act Provisions
DHS proposed rule seeks to exempt portions of its new system of records, the Homeland Security Operations Center Database, from certain provisions of the Privacy Act because of criminal, civil and administrative enforcement requirements. (70 FR 20061, 4/18/05)
DHS Proposes to Add Homeland Security Operations Center Database
DHS proposes a new system of records, the Homeland Security Operations Center Database. The new system covers a variety of persons, including those associated with DHS or linked in any way to suspected terrorists. (70 FR 20156, 4/18/05)
DHS Proposes New System of Records Entitled "Audit Training Tracking System"
DHS Office of Inspector General gives notice of proposal to establish a new system of records entitled, "Audit Training Tracking System,'' in accordance with the Privacy Act of 1974. Comments due by 5/18/05. (70 FR 20154, 4/18/05)
CBP Requires Electronic Submission of Commercial Vessel & Aircraft Manifests Prior to US Arrival or Departure
CBP final rule requires electronic submission of manifest information for passengers and crew members onboard commercial vessels and aircraft, before arrival in or departure from the US. (70 FR 17819, 4/7/05)
CBP Publishes Privacy Impact Assessment & Privacy Policy on the Advanced Passenger Information System
CBP publishes a privacy impact assessment and privacy policy concerning the Advanced Passenger Information System. Written comments due by 5/9/05. (70 FR 17857, 4/7/05)
DOL Proposes Amendment Requiring Electronic Filing for LCAs
DOL proposed rule amends H-1B regulations to require electronic filing for Labor Condition Applications. Other amendments include attestation obligations for H-1B dependent employers or who have committed willful violations of H-1B requirements. Comments due by 5/2/05. (70 FR 16774, 4/1/05)
SSA Final Rule on Nonpayment of Benefits When Insured Person is Deported or Removed
SSA final rule on nonpayment of benefits when SSA receives notice that the insured person is deported or removed from the U.S. (70 FR 16409, 3/31/05)
BIS Proposes Regulatory Changes on Requirements & Policies Governing Certain Export Licences
BIS proposed rule calls for changes to existing requirements and policies for deemed export licenses, out of concern that current policies may be too lenient on access of certain foreign nationals in the U.S. to otherwise controlled technology. Comments due by 5/27/05. (70 FR 15607, 3/28/05)
DOL Reestablishes National Advisory Committee for Labor Provisions of U.S. Free Trade Agreements
DOL announces the reestablishment of the National Advisory Committee for Labor Provisions of U.S. Free Trade Agreements, to review and provide advice on issues of NAALC, as well as the labor provisions of various U.S. free trade agreements. (70 FR 15125, 3/24/05)
USCIS Seeks Comments on Information Collection Request for Special Immigrant Fourth Preference Employment-Based Broadcasters
USCIS announces it has submitted an information collection request regarding Special Immigrant Fourth Preference Employment-Based Broadcasters for review and clearance. Comments due by 5/23/05. (70 FR 14707, 3/23/05)
USCIS Seeks Comments on I-485 Information Collection Request
USCIS announces it has submitted an information collection request regarding I-485s for review and clearance in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. Comments are encouraged and will be accepted until 5/23/05. (70 FR 14707, 3/23/05)
USCIS Reopens & Extends I-687 Information Collection Comment Period
USCIS information collection request to OMB regarding form I-687 previously published on 3/24/04 allowed for a 60-day public comment period. As no comments were received, the comment period has been reopened and extended until 4/22/05. (70 FR 14706, 3/23/05)
ICE to Add SEVIS to DHS' Inventory of Records Systems
ICE gives notice that it proposes to add the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) to DHS' inventory of record systems. Comments due by 4/21/05. (70 FR 14477, 3/22/05)
DHS Seeks to Exempt Portions of SEVIS from Parts of Privacy Act
DHS proposed rule to exempt portions of SEVIS from one or more provisions of the Privacy Act because of criminal, civil and administrative enforcement requirements. Comments due by 4/21/05. (70 FR 14427, 3/22/05)
DHS Extends Comment Period for Proposed Rule on H-2B Uniform Review Process
DHS extends the comment period for the proposed rule providing for a uniform review process governing H-2B petitions. Comments due by 4/8/05. (70 FR 11585, 3/9/05)
DOL Extends Comment Period on Post-Adjudication H-2B Audits
DOL reopens and extends the comment period for the proposed rule on DOL's post-adjudication audits of attestations submitted in support of selected approved H-2B petitions received from DHS. Comments due by 4/8/05. (70 FR 11592, 3/9/05)
DOS Begins Process for Selecting Accrediting Entities Under the Intercountry Adoption Act of 2000
DOS announces that it will meet with eligible applicants to begin the process of selecting accrediting entities under the Intercountry Adoption Act of 2000. (70 FR 11306, 3/8/05)
CBP Regulations Amended to Implement Customs-Related Provisions of the US-Chile Free Trade Agreement
CBP regulations have been amended on an interim basis in order to implement customs-related provisions of the U.S.-Chile Free Trade Agreement. Comments due 6/6/05. (70 FR 10868, 3/7/05)
CBP Publishes Final Rule on Administrative Forfeiture Notices
The final rule raises the value of seized property for which CBP must publish a forfeiture notice in a newspaper from $2,500 to $5,000. (70 FR 8509, 2/22/05)
DOS Publishes Proposed Rule on Electronic U.S. Passports
DOS proposed rule revising regulations to reflect electronic requirements in U.S. passports, such as defining "electronic passport" and including a damaged electronic chip as an additional basis for possible invalidation of a passport. Comments are due 45 days from 2/18/05. (70 FR 8305, 2/18/05)