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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
DOL Interim Final Rule on H-1B1 Labor Condition Applications
Effective 11/23/04, the DOL’s interim final rule amends the regulations to provide procedures for the new H-1B1 classification. Comments are due on or before 1/24/05. (69 FR 68221, 11/23/04)
USCIS Notice on H-1B Processing in Light of the FY2005 Cap Being Reached
USCIS notice instructs that the H-1B cap has been reached for FY2005 and that e-filing is suspended. H-1B extensions and non-cap H-1B cases must now be filed under the mail-in process. H-1B petitions with 10/1/05 start dates may be filed starting 4/1/05. (69 68154, 11/23/04)
USCIS Notice on Direct Mail Filing with the Chicago Lockbox
USCIS notice that direct mail filing will require that certain I-485, I-765, and I-131 filings be submitted directly to the Chicago lockbox. There will be two phases of implementation, by state of residence. Phase One will start on 12/1/04 and Phase Two on 4/1/04. (69 FR 67751, 11/19/04)
Correction to Extension of TPS for Honduras
USCIS correction that Form I-821 with revision date 11/05/04 will be accepted until further notice, and Form I-821 with revision date 7/30/04 will be accepted only through 1/3/05 for Honduran Temporary Protected Status (TPS) extension applications. (69 67361, 11/17/04)
Notice of Correction to Extension of Nicaragua for TPS
Notice of correction to a Federal Register notice published on 11/3/04, announcing the extension of TPS for Nicaragua. Form I-821 with revision date 11/5/04 will be accepted until further notice and Form I-821 with revision date 7/30/04 will be accepted through 1/3/05. (69 FR 67362, 11/17/04)
DOS Corrects Regulation Regarding Issuance of Passports to Minors
DOS corrects 22 CFR with respect to the issuance of passports to minors. (69 FR 67053, 11/16/04)
DOS Issues Instructions on Registering for DV 2006 Program
DOS issues information and instructions on how to submit an entry into the DV 2006 visa lottery program. The registration period runs 11/5/04 through 1/7/05. (69 FR 65012, 11/9/04)
DHS Identifies Land Ports of Entry for US-VISIT Participation
DHS identifies the 50 most trafficked land ports of entry, where US-VISIT will be implemented and provides an estimated date when each port will begin enrolling individuals at the secondary inspection area, no later than 12/31/04. (69 FR 64964, 11/9/04)
USCIS Names Performance Review Board Members
The USCIS Performance Review Board members are: Joseph D. Cuddihy, Dir., International Operations; David R. Howell, Deputy Chief, Policy and Strategy; Janis A. Sposato, Deputy Assoc. Dir. of Operations; and William R. Yates, Assoc. Dir. of Operations. (69 FR 64577, 11/5/04)
DHS Extends Time for Comment Submission on Expansion of US-VISIT
DHS extends the comment submission period for US-VISIT to include Visa Waiver Program travelers, expanding US-VISIT to the 50 most highly trafficked land border ports of entry, and other changes to the US-VISIT program until 12/1/04. (69 FR 64477, 11/05/04)
USCIS Notice of Extension of TPS for Honduras
USCIS notice extending the designation of Honduras for TPS for 18 months, until 7/5/06. The notice also automatically extends EADs for re-registrants until 7/5/05. (69 FR 64088, 11/3/04)
USCIS Notice of Extension of TPS for Nicaragua
USCIS notice extending the designation of Nicaragua for TPS for 18 months, until 7/5/06. The notice also automatically extends EADs for re-registrants until 1/5/05. (69 FR 64088, 11/3/04)
President Authorizes $8 Million for Refugee Assistance in Burundi
Presidential determination that up to $8 million be made available from the U.S. Emergency Refugee and Migration Assistance Fund to address unexpected, urgent refugee needs related to the Burundi refugee repatriation and reintegration. (69 FR 62791, 10/27/04)
DOS Redesignates Jemaah Islamiyah as a Terrorist Organization
Effective 10/22/04, the DOS redesignates Jemaah Islamiyah (including any and all transliterations of its name) as a Foreign Terrorist Organization. (69 FR 62112, 10/22/04)
DOS Designates Jam’at al Tawhid wa’al-Jihad as a Terrorist Organization
Effective 10/15/04, the DOS designates al Tawhid wa'al-Jihad, and all aliases, a Foreign Terrorist Organization, and determines that no prior notice need be provided to any person subject to the determination. (69 FR 61292, 10/15/04)
Presidential Determination on FY2005 Refugee Admissions
Presidential Determination authorizing up to 70,000 refugees to be admitted to the U.S. during FY2005 and providing regional allocations. Authorizes transfer of unused numbers based on regional need. 10,000 numbers allocated for asylee adjustment. (69 FR 60943, 10/14/04)
DOS Interim Rule Amending U.S. Passport Regulations for Minors Under 14
Effective 11/1/04, the interim rule amends the regulations to require that a statement of consent submitted in support of a minor's (under 14 years) application be notarized. Comments are due on or before 11/13/04. (69 FR 60811, 10/13/04)
USCIS Final Rule Adding Actuaries and Plant Pathologists to NAFTA Professions
USCIS final rule adding Actuaries and Plant Pathologists to Appendix 1603.D.1 of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) and by modifying the licensure requirements for Canadian citizens seeking admission to the U.S. as ``trade NAFTA'' (TN). (69 FR 60939, 10/13/04)
It's Official. It's USCIS.
DHS notifies the public that the agency formerly known as the Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services (BCIS) is now U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). The agency has been using USCIS unofficially for a while now. (69 FR 60937, 10/13/04)
Notice of Extension and Redesignation of TPS for Sudan
DHS extends the Temporary Protected Status for Sudan until 11/2/05. The 60-day re-registration period runs from 10/7/04 to 12/6/04. DHS redesignates TPS for Sudan. The 180-day registration period begins 10/7/04 and will remain in effect until 4/5/05. (69 FR 60168, 10/7/04)
Notice of Extension of TPS for Burundi
DHS notice extending TPS designation for Burundi for a 12 month period, until 11/2/05. The 60-day registration period runs from 10/7/04 to 12/6/04. (69 FR 60165, 10/7/04)
Notice of Extension of TPS EADs for Liberia
Due to an error in its Federal Register notice terminating and redesignating TPS for Liberians, USCIS is extending the validity of work authorizations for Liberians under TPS until 10/24/04. (69 FR 58934, 10/1/04)
DOL Supplemental Guidance on FY2005 H-2B Filings
USCIS continues to accept H-2B labor certifications with a date of need prior to 10/1/04, but that includes periods of planned employment after 10/1/04. Further, new H-2B applications must be filed with the SWA no earlier than 120 days and at least 60 days prior to need. (69 FR 58961, 10/1/04)
DOJ Publishes Final Rule on 212(c) Relief
EOIR final rule with procedures for filing 212(c) relief for eligible individuals in proceedings or under final deportation/removal orders. Rule addresses criminal convictions resulting from pre-4/1/97 plea agreements reached prior to trial verdict. Rule effective 10/28/04. (69 FR 57826, 9/28/04)
DOJ Publishes Notice of Class Action Judgment in Durnford v. Aschcroft
The Notice of Resolution of Class Action on behalf of white males not selected as immigration judges during 1994 and 1995 is published to inform class members of the class action settlement, and to set forth the rights of class members. (69 FR 57714, 9/27/04)