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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
HHS Notice of Modified “Refugee Arrivals Data System” System of Records
HHS notice of the modification of the “Internet Refugee Arrivals Data System (iRADS)” system of records and the renaming of the system of records to “Refugee Arrivals Data System (RADS).” (87 FR 7178, 2/8/22)
Presidential Determination on Unexpected Urgent Refugee and Migration Needs
On 2/1/22, President Biden directed the Secretary of State to submit a determination to Congress for assistance of up to $1.2 billion from the United States Emergency Refugee and Migration Assistance Fund to support Operation Allies Welcome and related efforts. (87 FR 6759, 2/7/22)
DHS Final Rule Revising the Privacy Act Exemptions for the “DHS-CBP–014 RAAS” System of Records
DHS final rule revising the Privacy Act exemptions for the “DHS/U.S. Customs and Border Protection–014 Regulatory Audit Archive System (RAAS)” System of Records. The rule is effective 2/4/22. (87 FR 6403, 2/4/22)
DHS Notice of Rescindment of Two ICE Systems of Records
DHS notice of the rescindment of the “DHS/ICE–005 Trade Transparency and Research System of Records’” and the “DHS/ICE–016 FALCON Search and Analysis System of Records,” which have been consolidated into the ‘‘DHS/ICE–018 Analytical Records System of Records.’’ (87 FR 6620, 2/4/22)
DHS and DOL Temporary Rule Authorizing 20,000 Additional H-2B Visas for First Half of FY2022
DHS and DOL temporary rule authorizing the issuance of up to 20,000 additional H-2B visas during FY2022 for positions with start dates on or before 3/31/22. (87 FR 4722, 1/28/22)
DHS Final Rule Exempting "DHS/OIG–002 Investigative Records System of Records" from Privacy Act
DHS final rule exempting portions of the “DHS/Office of Inspector General (OIG)–002 Investigative Records” system of records from certain provisions of the Privacy Act. The rule is effective 1/27/22. (87 FR 4125, 1/27/22)
USCIS 60-Day Notice and Request for Comments on New Version of e-Request Tool
USCIS 60-day notice and request for comments on a new version of USCIS’s e-Request Tool. Comments are due 3/28/22. (87 FR 4275, 1/27/22)
CBP Notification of New Temporary Travel Restrictions at Canadian Border
CBP notification of temporary travel restrictions under which non-U.S. citizens who are neither U.S. nationals nor LPRs must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in order to be processed for entry at the Canadian border. The restrictions are effective 1/22/22 through 4/21/22. (87 FR 3429, 1/24/22)
CBP Notification of New Temporary Travel Restrictions at Mexican Border
CBP notification of temporary travel restrictions under which non-U.S. citizens who are neither U.S. nationals nor LPRs must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in order to be processed for entry at the Mexican border. The restrictions are effective 1/22/22 through 4/21/22. (87 FR 3425, 1/24/22)
HHS Annual Update of Poverty Guidelines for 2022
Health and Human Services (HHS) notice providing the annual update of the HHS poverty guidelines to account for last calendar year’s increase in prices as measured by the Consumer Price Index, effective 1/12/22. (87 FR 3315, 1/21/22)
USCIS 30-Day Notice and Request for Comments on Proposed Revisions to H-1B Registration Tool
USCIS 30-day notice and request for comments on proposed revisions to the H-1B registration tool. Comments are due 2/22/22. (87 FR 3321, 1/21/22)
DHS Notice Adding 22 Qualifying Fields of Study to STEM Designated Degree Program List
DHS notice adding 22 qualifying fields of study to the STEM Designated Degree Program List. The notice takes effect upon publication. (87 FR 3317, 1/21/22)
Presidential Proclamation Rescinding Regional COVID Travel Bans and Imposing Vaccination Requirement
On October 25, 2021, President Biden issued a proclamation stating that as of November 8, 2021, the United States is moving away from country-by-country restrictions and adopting an air travel policy that relies primarily on vaccination. (86 FR 59603, 10/28/21)
DOS Final Rule on Immigrant Visa Fees
DOS final rule to exempt applicants who were denied an immigrant visa under INA §212(f) on or between 12/8/17 and 1/19/20, due to Presidential Proclamations 9645 and 9983, from the payment of immigrant visa fees. The rule is effective 1/19/22. (87 FR 2703, 1/19/22)
USCIS 30-Day Notice and Request for Comments on Proposed New Form I-129H1
USCIS 30-day notice and request for comments on proposed new Form I-129H1. USCIS is separating Form I-129 into several individual forms. Form I-129H1 will collect information for the H-1B and H-1B1 programs. Comments are due 2/18/22. (87 FR 2891, 1/19/22)
DOL Annual Adjustment of Penalties for D-1, H-1B, H-2A, and H-2B Visa Program Violations for 2022
DOL final rule effective 1/15/22, implementing the annual adjustment of certain penalties for inflation required by the Inflation Adjustment Act. Among the penalties affected are penalties for employer violations of the D-1, H-1B, H-2A, and H-2B visa programs. (87 FR 2328, 1/14/22)
DOL 60-Day Notice and Request for Comments on Proposed Revisions to Form ETA-9142B and Appendix D
DOL 60-day notice and request for comments on proposed revisions to Form ETA-9142B (H-2B Application for Temporary Employment Certification) and its instructions and to Form ETA-9142B, Appendix D. A conforming change to Form ETA-9155, H-2B Registration, is also proposed. (87 FR 1787, 1/12/22)
DHS Final Rule Adjusting Certain Civil Penalties for Inflation for 2022
DHS final rule increasing the amount of certain civil penalties for inflation. Among the penalties affected are penalties for document fraud, penalties assessed by ICE against employers for violations of the INA, and penalties assessed by CBP for violations of the INA. (87 FR 1317, 1/11/22)
Department of the Treasury Notice on Interest Rate for Immigration Bonds
Department of the Treasury notice that for the period beginning 1/1/22, and ending 3/31/22, the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Immigration Bond interest rate is 0.06 per centum per annum. (87 FR 802, 1/6/22)
DOS Proposed Rule to Raise Several Consular Service Fees
DOS proposed rule which would raise several nonimmigrant visa application processing fees, the fee for the Border Crossing Card for Mexican citizens age 15 and over, and the waiver of the two-year residency requirement fee. Comments are due 2/28/22. (86 FR 74018, 12/29/21)
USCIS 60-Day Notice and Request for Comments on Proposed Revisions to Form G-639 and the Online FOIA Request
USCIS 60-day notice and request for comments on proposed revisions to Form G-639 (Freedom of Information/Privacy Act Request) and the Online FOIA Request. Comments are due 2/28/22. (86 FR 74097, 12/29/21)
Third Delay of Effective Date of Final Rule on Pandemic-Related Security Bars to Asylum and Withholding of Removal
USCIS and EOIR interim final rule further delaying until 12/31/22 the effective date of the final rule “Security Bars and Processing” (85 FR 84160, 12/23/20). Comments on the extension of the effective date as well as the possibility of a further extension are due 2/28/22. (86 FR 73615, 12/28/21)
CBP Interim Final Rule Providing for Electronic Submission of Form I-418
CBP interim final rule modifying the applicable regulations to provide for electronic submission of Form I-418, Passenger List—Crew List. The rule is effective 2/28/22; comments are also due 2/28/22. (86 FR 73618, 12/28/21)
President Revokes Proclamation Suspending Entry of Certain People Who Pose a Risk of Transmitting Omicron Variant
Effective December 31, 2021, 12:01 am (ET), Presidential Proclamation 10315 was revoked, thus rescinding travel restrictions on Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, and Zimbabwe. Vaccine requirements remain in effect.
DHS Extension of Comment Period for Recommendations on the Reunification of Families
DHS notice of an extension of the comment period in response to its 12/10/21 request for comments regarding ways to minimize the separation of migrant parents and legal guardians and children entering the United States. Comments are now due 1/25/22. (86 FR 73311, 12/27/21)