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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 Notice of Implementation of New Family Reunification Parole Process for Honduras
DHS notice of the implementation of a new family reunification parole process for Hondurans. DHS will begin using the Form I-134A, Online Request to be a Supporter and Declaration of Financial Support, for this process on 7/10/23. (88 FR 43601, 7/10/23)
DHS Reduces ESTA Validity Period for Brunei to One Year
DHS published an announcement that it is reducing the ESTA validity period for citizens and nationals of Brunei to one year, effective 7/6/23. (88 FR 43051, 7/6/23)
DHS Notice Rescinding May 2020 Notice of Determination Regarding Border in Webb and Zapata Counties, Texas
DHS notice rescinding a 5/15/20 notice of determination that authorized the waiver of certain legal requirements in order to construct barriers and roads near the border in Webb County, Texas and Starr County, Texas. (88 FR 42381, 6/30/23)
DOS Adds Aliases and Maintains Designation of ISIL-Libya and Real IRA as Foreign Terrorist Organizations
DOS adds aliases and maintains designation of ISIL-Libya and Real IRA as foreign terrorist organizations. (88 FR 42415, 6/30/23)
USCIS 60-Day Notice and Request for Comment on E-Verify Program
USCIS 60-Day Notice and Request for Comment on E-Verify Program. Comments are due 8/28/23. (88 FR 42091, 6/29/23)
USCIS 60-Day Notice and Request for Comment on Form for E-Verify NextGen Demonstration Project
USCIS 60-Day Notice and Request for Comment on demonstration project Form I-9NG, E-Verify NextGen. Comments are due 8/28/23. (88 FR 42093, 6/29/23)
USCIS 60-Day Notice and Request for Comment on Revisions to Form I-9
USCIS 60-Day Notice and Request for Comment on Revisions to Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification. Comments are due 8/28/23. (88 FR 42092, 6/29/23)
DOS Request for Comments on Affidavit of Relationship for Minors from El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras
DOS Request for Comments on revisions to Form DS-7699, Affidavit of Relationship for Minors from El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras. Comments are due 8/28/23. (88 FR 42129, 6/29/23)
USCIS 30-Day Notice and Request for Comment on Revisions to Citizenship and Integration Direct Services Grant Program
USCIS 30-day notice and request for comments on revisions to Form G-1482, the application for the Citizenship and Integration Direct Services Grant Program, and Grant Post-Award Evaluation. Comments are due 7/28/23. (88 FR 41980, 6/28/23)
USCIS 30-Day Notice and Request for Comment on Revisions to Form I-698
USCIS 30-day notice and request for comments on revisions to Form I-698, Application to Adjust Status from Temporary to Permanent Resident under Section 245A of the INA. Comments are due 7/28/23. (88 FR 41978, 6/28/23)
USCIS 60-Day Notice and Request for Comment on Revisions to Form I-140, Immigrant Petition for Alien Workers
USCIS 60-Day Notice and Request for Comment on Revisions to Form I-140, Immigrant Petition for Alien Workers. Comments are due 8/28/23. (88 FR 41976, 6/28/23)
USCIS 30-Day Notice and Request for Comment on Revisions to Form I-290B
USCIS 30-Day Notice and Request for Comment on Revisions to Form I-290B, Notice of Appeal or Motion. Comments are due 7/28/23. (88 FR 41977, 6/28/23)
USCIS 30-Day Notice and Request for Comment on Revisions to Form I-942
USCIS 30-Day Notice and Request for Comment on Revisions to Form I-942, Request for Reduced Fee. Comments are due 7/28/23. (88 FR 41979, 6/28/23)
DHS Notice Modifying the EVUS System of Records to Include Collection of Social Media Identifiers
DHS notice proposing to modify and reissue the DHS/CBP-022 Electronic Visa Update System (EVUS) System of Records. The modified system will be effective 6/27/23; comments are due 7/27/23. (88 FR 41648, 6/27/23)
DOS Final Rule on Documentary Evidence for Passport Applications for Minors
DOS final rule related to passport applications for minors under age 16. The rules removes from the list of acceptable documentary evidence of sole authority/custody a Consular Report of Birth Abroad (CRBA) listing only the applying parent. The rule is effective 7/24/23. (88 FR 41024, 6/23/23)
DOS 30-Day Notice and Request for Comment on Proposed Revisions to Forms DS-2029 and DS-5507
DOS 30-day notice and request for comment on updates to Form DS-2029, Application for Consular Report of Birth Abroad of a Citizen of the United States of America, and DS-5507, Affidavit of Physical Presence or Residence, Parentage, and Support. Comments are due 7/24/23. (88 FR 40912, 6/22/23)
DHS Notice of Recission of Termination of Designation of El Salvador for TPS and Extension of TPS
DHS notice of recission of the termination of the designation of El Salvador for TPS and extension of the TPS designation for El Salvador. (88 FR 40282, 6/21/23)
DHS Notice of Recission of Termination of Designation of Honduras for TPS and Extension of TPS
DHS notice of recission of the termination of the designation of Honduras for TPS and extension of the TPS designation for Honduras. (88 FR 40304, 6/21/23)
DHS Notice of Recission of Termination of Designation of Nepal for TPS and Extension of TPS
DHS notice of recission of the termination of the designation of Nepal for TPS and extension of the TPS designation for Nepal. (88 FR 40317, 6/21/23)
DHS Notice of Recission of Termination of Designation of Nicaragua for TPS and Extension of TPS
DHS notice of recission of the termination of the designation of Nicaragua for TPS and extension of the TPS designation for Nicaragua. (88 FR 40294, 6/21/23)
USCIS 60-Day Notice and Request for Comment on Proposed Revisions to Form N-600K
USCIS 60-day notice and request for comment on proposed revisions to Form N-600K, Application for Citizenship and Issuance of Certificate Under Section 322. Comments are due 8/21/23. (88 FR 40281, 6/21/23)
USCIS 30-Day Notice and Request for Comments on Proposed Revisions to Form I-539
USCIS 30-day notice and request for comments on proposed revisions to Form I-539, Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status, and Form I-539A. Comments are due 7/21/23. (88 FR 40315, 6/21/23)
DOS 60-Day Notice and Request for Comment on Welcome Corps Application
DOS 60-day notice and request for comment on the Welcome Corps Application. Comments are due 8/21/23. (88 FR 39901, 6/20/23)
DOL Notice of Updates to the Adverse Effect Wage Rates for Non-Range Occupations
DOL notice announcing updates to the Adverse Effect Wage Rates (AEWR) for the employment of H–2A workers to perform agricultural labor or services other than the herding or production of livestock on the range. The rates are effective 7/1/23. (88 FR 39482, 6/16/23)
USCIS 60-Day Notice and Request for Comments on Proposed Revisions to Form I-817
USCIS 60-day notice and request for comments on proposed revisions to Form I-817, Application for Family Unity Benefits. Comments are due 8/11/23. (88 FR 38083, 6/12/23)