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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
Department of the Treasury Notice on Interest Rate for Immigration Bonds
Department of the Treasury notice that for the period beginning 4/1/23 and ending 6/30/23, the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Immigration Bond interest rate is 3 per centum per annum. (88 FR 20945, 4/7/23)
DOS Publishes Notice of Special Student Relief for Ukrainian J-1 Students
DOS published notice in the Federal Register of Special Student Relief for eligible Ukrainian students in the United States on J-1 visas. This action was effective on 8/18/22. (88 FR 20202, 4/5/23)
USCIS 30-Day Notice and Request for Comment on Form I-829
USCIS 30-day notice and request for comment on proposed revisions to Form I-829, Petition by Investor to Remove Conditions on Permanent Resident Status. Comments are due 5/5/23. (88 FR 20177, 4/5/23)
USCIS 60-Day Notice and Request for Comments on Proposed Revisions to Form I-290B
USCIS 60-day notice and request for comments on proposed revisions to Form I-290B, Notice of Appeal or Motion. Comments are due 6/5/23. (88 FR 19969, 4/4/23)
USCIS 60-Day Notice and Request for Comment on Proposed Revisions to Form I-824
USCIS 60-day notice and request for comment on proposed revisions to Form I-824, Application for Action on an Approved Application or Petition. Comments are due 6/5/23. (88 FR 19970, 4/4/23)
DHS Notice of New Homeland Security Advisory Council Subcommittees
DHS notice that the Secretary of Homeland Security has tasked the Homeland Security Advisory Council with establishing six new subcommittees, including one to review the immigration Alternatives to Detention (ATD) programs. (88 FR 19969, 4/4/23)
DHS Final Rule Exempting “DHS/CBP– 027 Customs Broker Management (CBM)” System of Records from Privacy Act
DHS final rule exempting portions of the “DHS/CBP–027 Customs Broker Management (CBM)” system of records from certain provisions of the Privacy Act. The rule is effective 3/31/23. (88 FR 19213, 3/31/23)
DOS Final Rule Raising Consular Services Fees
DOS final rule raising most NIV application processing fees and the fee for a Border Crossing Card for Mexican citizens age 15 and over. The rule is effective 5/30/23. (88 FR 18243, 3/28/23)
DOS Interim Final Rule Allowing for Digital Signature and Electronic Transmission for Form DS-2019
DOS interim final rule allowing J-1 sponsors to sign Form DS-2019 digitally and submit it electronically. The rule is effective 4/27/23. Comments will be accepted until 5/30/23. (88 FR 18249, 3/28/23)
DOS Notice on Employment-Based Preference Immigrant Visa Final Action Date and Dates for Filing for El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras
DOS notice that future Visa Bulletins, beginning with the April 2023 Visa Bulletin, will no longer contain a separate column for applicants chargeable to El Salvador, Guatemala, or Honduras in the employment-based preference “Final Action Dates” and “Dates for Filing” charts. (88 FR 18252, 3/28/23)
Final Rule Extending Application of U.S.-Canada Safe Third Country Agreement to Individuals who Cross between Official POEs
Final rule to extend the application of the 2002 Safe Third Country Agreement between the U.S. and Canada to individuals who cross between official POEs, pursuant to the Additional Protocol of 2022 negotiated by the U.S. and Canada. The final rule is effective on 3/25/23. (88 FR 18227, 3/28/23)
USCIS 60-Day Notice and Request for Comment on Proposed Revisions to Form I-881
USCIS 60-day notice and request for comment on proposed revisions to Form I-881, Application for Suspension of Deportation or Special Rule Cancellation of Removal (Pursuant to Section 203 of Pub. L. 105–100, NACARA). Comments are due 5/22/23. (88 FR 17589, 3/23/23)
USCIS 30-Day Notice and Request for Comments on Proposed Revisions to Form I-566
USCIS 30-day notice and request for comments on proposed revisions to Form I-566, Interagency Record of Request - A, G, or NATO Dependent Employment Authorization or Change/Adjustment To/From A, G, or NATO Status. Comments are due 4/24/23. (88 FR 17590, 3/23/23)
Fourth Extension of Effective Date of USCIS Temporary Final Rule on Interpreters at Asylum Interviews
USCIS extension of the effective date of the temporary final rule on interpreters at asylum interviews published at 85 FR 59655, which was set to expire on 3/16/23, through 9/12/23. (88 FR 16372, 3/17/23)
DOS Proposed Rule to Eliminate Outdated CFR Provision on Evaluations of IV Applicant Family Members
DOS proposed rule which would eliminate 22 CFR §42.68, which gives consular officers the authority to arrange for an informal evaluation of the family members of an immigrant visa applicant, and which has not been used in recent years. Comments are due 5/16/23. (88 FR 16384, 3/17/23)
CDC Notice of Recission of Order Requiring COVID Testing for Air Passengers from China
CDC notice of the recission of the order that required a negative COVID-19 test or documentation of recovery from COVID-19 for certain aircraft passengers from China. The recission order is effective 3/10/23. (88 FR 15724, 3/14/23)
DHS Notice Extending and Redesignating Somalia for TPS
DHS notice extending the designation of Somalia for TPS for 18 months from 3/18/23 through 9/17/24, as well as redesignating Somalia for TPS. (88 FR 15434, 3/13/23)
DHS Notice of Special Student Relief for Somalia
DHS notice suspending certain regulatory requirements for F-1 students whose country of citizenship is Somalia (or individuals having no nationality who last habitually resided in Somalia) and who are experiencing severe economic hardship as a result of the crisis in Somalia. (88 FR 15427, 3/13/23)
HHS Request for Comment on Proposed Revisions to Unaccompanied Refugee Minors Program Application
Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) request for public comment on proposed revisions to the Unaccompanied Refugee Minors Program Application, as well as to the Withdrawal of Application or Declination of Placement Form. Comments will be accepted for 60 days. (88 FR 15039, 3/10/23)
DHS Final Rule Further Delaying Date for Card-Based Enforcement of REAL ID Regulations Until May 2025
DHS final rule further delaying the date for card-based enforcement of the REAL ID Act regulations, previously set for 5/3/23, to 5/7/25. The rule is effective 3/9/23. (88 FR 14473, 3/9/23)
USCIS 30-Day Notice and Request for Comments on Proposed Revisions to Form I-508
USCIS 30-day notice and request for comments on proposed revisions to Form I-508, Waiver of Rights, Privileges, Exemptions and Immunities. Comments are due 4/10/23. (88 FR 14631, 3/9/23)
USCIS 30-Day Notice and Request for Comments on Proposed Revisions to Form I-102
USCIS 30-day notice and request for comments on proposed revisions to Form I-102, Application for Replacement/Initial Nonimmigrant Arrival-Departure Document. Comments are due 4/10/23. (88 FR 14631, 3/9/23)
USCIS 60-Day Notice and Request for Comments on Proposed Revisions to Form I-690
USCIS 60-day notice and request for comments on proposed revisions to Form I-690, Application for Waiver of Grounds of Inadmissibility Under Sections 245A or 210 of the Immigration and Nationality Act. Comments are due 5/8/23. (88 FR 14632, 3/9/23)
USCIS 60-Day Notice and Request for Comments on Proposed Revisions to Form I-942
USCIS 60-day notice and request for comments on proposed revisions to Form I-942, Request for Reduced Fee. Comments are due 5/8/23. (88 FR 14630, 3/9/23)
DOS Final Rule Aligning Regulatory Text with Existing Practice Regarding Photo Submission
DOS final rule amending the CFR to align the regulatory text with existing DOS practice regarding INA §221(b), which requires the submission of signed photographs from visa applicants. The rule is effective 4/5/23. (88 FR 13694, 3/6/23)