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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
DOS Publishes Notice of Implementation of the Biometric Visa Program
Commenced as a pilot program in September 2003, the Biometric Visa Program became a permanent program effective 10/26/04. The notice outlines the program's use of two index fingerscans and a photograph, its coordination with US-VISIT, and exemptions from the program. (69 FR 78515, 12/30/04)
USCIS Publishes Correction Notice with Exemptions to Direct Filing
USCIS notice correcting its 11/19/04 notice by providing three exemptions to the direct filing rule: I-485’s for 101(a)(27)(I) special immigrants; and I-765’s for certain deferred action cases, including specified I-360, T and U cases. (69 FR 77768, 12/28/04)
DOL Publishes PERM Regulation
DOL publishes final regulations implementing the PERM permanent labor certification program. Significant changes are made from the proposed rule. The new Form 9089 is at the end of the pdf version of the regulation, found under PDF Resources in this document. (69 FR 77325, 12/27/04)
DHS Expands Basic Pilot Program Nationwide
USCIS notice that the Basic Pilot Program, which allows employers to get automated confirmation of employment authorization, has been expanded to all 50 states and D.C. Also announced is USCIS's web-based access to employers volunteering to participate in the program. (69 FR 75997, 12/20/04)
DOL Proposed Rule on Service Contract Act Wage Determination Online Request Process
DOL proposed rule to amend regulations to allow full implementation of the Wage Determination Online Internet website, reflect changes in a title and various statutory citations, as well as update a list of Wage and Hour Division Regional Offices. Comments are due by 1/18/05. (69 FR 75408, 12/16/04)
DOL Proposed Rule on Implementing Wage Determinations Online Website
DOL Wage and Hour Division's proposed rule will amend the two regulations to allow full implementation of the Wage Determinations OnLine Internet Web Site. Comments are due on or before 1/18/05. (69 FR 75407, 12/16/04)
USCIS Notice of Information Collection to Review Form I-129W
USCIS has submitted an emergency information collection request for the revision of Form I-129W to reflect the changes in fees created by section 22 of the H-1B Visa Reform Act. (69 FR 75078, 12/15/04)
DHS Notice of Additional Privacy Act Systems of Records
DHS notice proposing to add three systems to its inventory of record systems, including: (1) The Freedom of Information Act and Privacy Act System; (2) the DHS Mailing and Other Lists System; (3) the Civil Rights and Civil Liberties Matters System. (69 FR 70460, 12/6/04)
DHS Proposed Rulemaking on Exemptions from the Privacy Act
DHS notice of proposed rulemaking to add three systems of records to its inventory of record systems, and to exempt portions of those systems of records from one or more provisions of the Privacy Act. (69 FR 70402, 12/6/04)
DOS Designates Jam'at Tawhid al wa'al-Jihad, et al, a Foreign Terrorist Organization
Effective 12/6/04, the DOS designates Jam'at Tawhid al wa'al-Jihad, and all aliases, translations and transliterations of that name listed, a Foreign Terrorist Organization, and determines that no prior notice need be provided to any person subject to the determination. (69 FR 70498, 12/6/04)
USCIS Proposed Rule to Lift Regulatory Response Times for RFEs and NOIDs
USCIS proposed rule will remove the fixed regulatory time limitations on responses to Requests for Evidence (RFEs) and Notices of Intent to Deny (NOIDs). Deadlines will be set on a case-by-case basis. The rule is designed to reduce case processing time. (69 FR 69549, 11/30/04)
USCIS Proposed Rule to Raise Fees for Appeals and Motions to Reopen or Reconsider
USCIS proposed rule will raise fees from $110 to $385, and will apply to fees for appeals and motions relating to the types of cases under the jurisdiction of the AAO. Comments are due on or before 12/30/04. (69 FR 69546, 11/30/04)
DHS Final Rule on US-Canada Agreement on Asylum Claims
DHS rule codifies the US-Canada agreement on which government decides certain asylum requests, sets USCIS asylum officers' authority in expedited removal, and codifies the definitions of "credible fear of persecution" and "credible fear of torture." (69 FR 69479, 11/29/04)
DOL Notice with Contact Information on New Processing Centers
DOL Foreign Labor Certification field staff are now at the new Dallas and Philadelphia Backlog Processing Centers. Contact info for new processing centers is included. Effective 11/30/04, the new ETA 9035 form for H-1B/H-1B1 is required. (69 FR 69412, 11/29/04)
DOJ Final Rule on US-Canada Agreement on Asylum Claims Made in Transit and at Land POEs
EOIR final rule adopting proposed rule on the 12/5/02 US-Canada agreement, barring certain aliens arriving from Canada at ports of entry (POEs) or in transit during removal from Canada, from applying for asylum and related protections in the U.S. Rule effective 12/29/04. (69 FR 69490, 11/29/04)
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)
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)
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)
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)