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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 Redelegates J Visa Authority
Assistant Secretary for Educational and Cultural Affairs redelegates duties relating to J Visa exchange visitor program. (65 FR 16238, 3/27/00)
INS Final Rule Implementing NACARA §202
INS final regulation implementing NACARA §202, establishing procedures for adjustment for certain nationals of Nicaragua and Cuba. Accommodation made for applicants whose fee waiver request is denied after 3/31/00 statutory filing deadline. (65 FR 15846, 3/24/00)
INS Issues HRIFA Regulations
INS final rule implementing §902 of the Haitian Refugee Immigration Fairness Act. Additional INS notice continuing authority of NSC director to accept and adjudicate advance parole requests filed by qualifying Haitian dependents. (65 FR 15835, 3/24/00) (65 FR 15924, 3/24/00)
INS Notice States FY2000 H-1B Cap Has Been Reached
INS notification that there are a sufficient number of H-1B petitions pending at the Service Centers to reach the FY2000 H-1B cap. Allows those in F and J status with timely filed H-1Bs to maintain duration of status. (65 FR 15178, 3/21/00)
INS Notice of Extension of TPS for Guinea-Bissau
INS notice that TPS for Guinea-Bissau has been extended by operation of law for six months, until 9/10/00. Re-registration for the 6-month period must be filed by 4/19/00. (65 FR 15016, 3/20/00)
INS Interim Rule on Irish Peace Process Cultural and Training Program
INS regulations describe the qualifications for Q-2 status, under the Irish Peace Process Cultural and Training Program, for certain nationals of Northern Ireland and some counties of Republic of Ireland to develop job and conflict resolution skills. (65 FR 14773, 3/17/00)
DOS Designates Walsh Visa Administrator
DOS interim rule designates Logicon, Inc. to administer the Irish Peace Process Cultural and Training Program visa ('Walsh Visa') program, with duties to include identification of employers for job training opportunities and certification of individuals to participate. (65 FR 14763, 3/17/00)
DOS Regulations for Q-2 (Walsh) Visa
DOS interim rule with regulations for obtaining a Q-2 visa under the Irish Peace Process Cultural and Training Program, for certain nationals of Northern Ireland and some counties of Republic of Ireland to develop job and conflict resolution skills. (65 FR 14768, 3/17/00)
DOS Limits Refundabilty of Passport Fees
DOS final rule replacing the existing fee charged for each passport issued, that is refunded when a passport is not issued, with a non-refundable fee and refunds will only occur when the fee is collected in error. Rule effective 3/15/00. (65 FR 14211, 3/16/00)
DOS Proposed for Fee for Affidavit of Support
DOS proposed rule to establish a fee of $50 for review of Form I-864 (Affidavit of Support). Fee is per sponsor; no additional fee required for essentially duplicative affidavits. Comments due by 4/12/00. (65 FR 13253, 3/13/00)
INS Issues Final H-1B Regulations
INS adopts with amendments the 11/30/98 interim rule concerning the $500 fee for H-1Bs. Final rule, inter alia, clarifies allowable exemptions and modifies Form I-129W, which, effective 3/30/00, must be filed concurrently with all H-1Bs. (65 FR 10678, 2/29/00)
INS Report on Status of Immigration User Fee Account
INS report concerning the status of the Immigration User Fee Account (IUFA), and to recommend any adjustment in the prescribed fee. Increase in inspection fee from $6 to $8 proposed. Comments due by 4/18/00. (65 FR 7893, 2/16/00)
DOL Issues Notice for 2000 AEWR
DOL’s Office of Workforce Security has announced the adverse effect wage rate (AEWR) for 2000 for employers seeking nonimmigrant alien workers for temporary or seasonal, agricultural labor and services. The AEWR is in effect starting February 4, 2000. (65 FR 5696, 2/4/00)
INS Notice of Intent to Prepare DEIS on Operation Rio Grande
The INS has issued a Notice of Intent to prepare a Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) for implementation of Operation Rio Grande in McAllen, Texas. A public notice will be issued concerning availability of the DEIS for public review and comment. (65 FR 4999, 2/2/00)
DOS Halts Implementation of New Exchange Visitor Fees
DOS delays indefinitely the effective date of USIA’s interim final rule (62 FR 51894, 9/27/99) establishing user fees for certain Exchange Visitor Program requests. (65 FR 352, 1/5/00)
INS Proposes $95 Fee for F-1, J-1, and M-1 Nonimmigrants
INS proposed rule for a $95 fee that schools and exchange visitor programs must collect and remit on behalf of F and M nonimmigrants in higher education, and J nonimmigrants in programs not sponsored by U.S. government. (64 FR 71323, 12/21/99)
INS Adjusts Small Volume Application Fees
INS final rule effective 1/14/00, raising fees for I-360 ($80 to $110) and N-336 ($110 to $170), but lowering the fees for N-300 ($75 to $50) and N-470 ($115 to $80). (64 FR 69883, 12/15/99)
INS Interim Rule Extending 25-Mile Limit at Selected Arizona POEs
INS proposed interim rule, effective 12/8/99, extending from 25 to 75 miles the distance Mexican nationals may travel into the U.S. at selected Arizona ports of entry (POEs) without obtaining additional immigration documentation. (64 FR 68616, 12/8/99)
Jurisdictional Change Proposed for California Asylum Offices
INS proposed rule would transfer asylum-office jurisdiction over Hawaii and Guam from the San Francisco asylum office to the Los Angeles asylum office. Comments due 2/7/00. (64 FR 68638, 12/8/99)
DOS Delegates J Visa Authority
DOS notice delegating to Assistant Secretary for Educational and Cultural Affairs duties relating to J Visa exchange visitor program. (64 FR 63840, 11/22/99)
President Clinton Expands Visa Sanctions on Milosevic Supporters
White House proclamation suspending IVs and NIVs for Milosevic and certain undesignated persons responsible for repression of the civilian population in Kosovo or for policies that obstruct democracy in Yugoslavia (Serbia and Montenegro). (64 FR 62561, 11/17/99)
DOJ Exempts EOIR Files from Privacy Act
DOJ final rule exempting EOIR system of records "Practitioner Complaint/Disciplinary Files," (Justice /EOIR-003) from the Privacy Act. Rule is effective 11/15/99. (64 FR 61786, 11/15/99)
DOS to Require IV Fees Prior to Application
DOS proposed rule to change the regulation to require the applicant to pay the immigrant visa application processing fee prior to the time of application. Comments are due by 12/29/99. (64 FR 58004, 10/28/99)
DOJ Final Rule on Streamlined Appellate Review Procedure for BIA
DOJ final rule, amending 8 CFR Part 3, authorizing single Board members to summarily affirm certain rulings and to adjudicate on merits certain other rulings, as an effort to streamline the appellate review procedure. Rule effective 10/18/99. (64 FR 56135, 10/18/99)
DOS Final Rule with Technical Corrections to Visa Regulations
DOS final rule providing technical changes to 22 CFR Parts 40 & 42, including applicability of six-month immigrant visa for derivative applicants, and availability of immediate-relative status for children of deceased U.S. citizens (64 FR 55417, 10/13/99)