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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
CBP 30-Day Notice and Request for Comment on Information Collection Process at the Border
Thirty-day notice and request for comment on CBP’s process of collecting biographic and biometric information from undocumented noncitizens prior to their arrival at a Port of Entry. Comments are due 1/26/22. (86 FR 73304, 12/27/21)
CBP Notification of the Lifting of Temporary Travel Restrictions Between the United States and Canada
CBP notice that the temporary restrictions that apply to non-essential travel by fully vaccinated travelers, with proof of COVID vaccination status, entering via land ports and ferry along the U.S.-Canada border was lifted, effective 11/8/21. (86 FR 72842, 12/23/21)
CBP Notification of the Lifting of Temporary Travel Restrictions Between the United States and Mexico
CBP notice that the temporary restrictions that apply to non-essential travel by fully vaccinated travelers, with proof of COVID vaccination status, entering via land ports and ferry along the U.S.-Mexico border was lifted, effective 11/8/21. (86 FR 72843, 12/23/21)
USCIS Final Rule Withdrawing H-1B Wage-Based Selection Rule
USCIS final rule withdrawing the final rule published at 86 FR 1676 (1/8/21), which was to become effective on 12/31/21 and which would have created a wage-based selection process for H-1B registrations. (86 FR 72516, 12/22/21)
DOS Final Rule Allowing Certain Passport Renewal Applicants to Apply Online
DOS final rule allowing passport renewal applicants who are eligible to apply by mail the additional option to apply online. The rule is effective 12/23/21. (86 FR 72520, 12/22/21)
NARA Notice of Agency Records Schedules
National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) notice with records schedules in which agencies propose to dispose of certain records. This notice includes USCIS records on affidavits of support and notices of appeal. Comments are due 2/2/22. (86 FR 71674, 12/17/21)
DHS 60-Day Notice and Request for Comments on Proposed Changes to DHS Form 7001
DHS 60-day notice and request for comments on proposed changes to DHS Form 7001, Office of the Citizenship and Immigration Services Ombudsman Request for Case Assistance. Comments are due 2/14/22. (86 FR 71517, 12/16/21)
DOL Final Rule on Adjudication of Temporary and Seasonal Need for Range H-2A Applications
DOL final rule rescinding 20 CFR §655.215(b)(2), which governed the period of need for H-2A job opportunities covering the herding or production of livestock on the range. The rule is effective 1/18/22. (86 FR 71373, 12/16/21)
DOL Notice of 2022 Adverse Effect Wage Rate for Range Occupations
DOL notice with the 2022 Adverse Effect Wage Rate for the employment of H-2A workers to perform herding or production of livestock on the range. The rate is effective 1/1/22. (86 FR 71283, 12/15/21)
DOL Notice of 2022 Adverse Effect Wage Rate for Non-Range Occupations
DOL notice with the 2022 Adverse Effect Wage Rates 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 applicable 12/29/21. (86 FR 71282, 12/15/21)
DOS Temporary Final Rule on Waiver of Personal Appearance and In-Person Oath Requirement for Certain Immigrant Visa Applicants
DOS temporary final rule providing flexibility for consular officers to waive the personal appearance and in-person oath requirement of certain repeat immigrant visa applicants. This flexibility will be effective 12/13/21 through 12/13/23. (86 FR 70735, 12/13/21)
DOL Final Rule Implementing Vacatur of Final Rule on Computation of Prevailing Wage Levels
DOL final rule implementing the vacatur of the 1/14/21 final rule on the computation of prevailing wage levels. The rule restores the regulatory text to appear as it did before the 10/8/20 interim final rule. (86 FR 70729, 12/13/21)
EOIR Final Rule Implementing Mandatory E-Filing
EOIR final rule implementing mandatory electronic filing (e-filing) for cases before the immigration courts and the BIA. The rule also makes changes to the regulations regarding law student filing and accompaniment procedures. The rule is effective 2/11/22. (86 FR 70708, 12/13/21)
DOJ Adjustment of Certain Immigration-Related Employer Penalties for Inflation
DOJ final rule effective 12/13/21 implementing the annual adjustment of certain penalties for inflation, including penalties against employers for unlawful employment of immigrants and for immigration-related paperwork violations and unfair employment practices. (86 FR 70740, 12/13/21)
EOIR 30-Day Notice and Request for Comments on Proposed Revisions to Form EOIR-28
EOIR 30-day notice and request for comments on proposed revisions to Form EOIR-28, Notice of Entry of Appearance as Attorney or Representative Before the Immigration Court. Comments are due 1/10/22. (86 FR 70533, 12/10/21)
DHS Request for Public Input on Minimizing the Separation of Migrant Families
DHS request for public input on recommendations for ways to minimize the separation of migrant parents and legal guardians and children entering the United States, consistent with the law. Comments are due 1/10/22. (86 FR 70512, 12/10/21)
DHS Notice of Re-Establishment of Matching Program with New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development
DHS notice of the re-establishment of a matching program between USCIS and the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development to verify the immigration status of non-U.S. citizens who apply for federal unemployment benefits. Comments are due 1/10/22. (86 FR 70142, 12/9/21)
DHS Final Rule Exempting “DHS/OIDO–001 Office of the Immigration Detention Ombudsman” System of Records from Privacy Act
DHS final rule exempting portions of the newly established “DHS/OIDO–001 Office of the Immigration Detention Ombudsman” system of records from certain provisions of the Privacy Act. The rule is effective 12/9/21. (86 FR 69977, 12/9/21)
DHS Notice of Modification and Name Change of SEVIS System of Records
DHS notice of the modification of the ‘‘DHS/ICE–001 Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS)” system of records and the change of its name to ‘‘DHS/ICE–001 Student and Visitor Exchange Program (SEVP)’’ System of Records. Comments are due 1/7/22. (86 FR 69663, 12/8/21)
DHS Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to Exempt Portions of SEVP System of Records from Privacy Act
DHS notice of proposed rulemaking to exempt portions of the updated “Student and Exchange Visitor Program System of Records’’ (formerly the SEVIS System of Records) from certain provisions of the Privacy Act. Comments are due 1/7/22. (86 FR 69587, 12/8/21)
DHS Notice of Re-Establishment of Matching Program with New York Department of Labor
DHS notice of the re-establishment of a matching program between USCIS and the New York Department of Labor to verify the immigration status of non-U.S. citizens who apply for federal unemployment benefits. Comments are due 1/7/22. (86 FR 69669, 12/8/21)
CDC Notice of Amended COVID-19 Test Requirement for Aircraft Passengers
CDC notice of an amended order requiring a negative pre-departure COVID-19 test within one calendar day before departure or documentation of recovery from COVID-19 in the past 90 days for aircraft passengers arriving into the United States from any foreign country. (86 FR 69256, 12/7/21)
USCIS 30-Day Notice and Request for Comments on New Form G-1566
USCIS 30-day notice and request for comments on new Form G-1566, Request for a Certificate of Non-Existence. USCIS will use the information collected on Form G-1566 to determine whether any immigration records about the subject of record exist. Comments are due 1/3/22. (86 FR 68680, 12/3/21)
DHS Notice of Re-Establishment of Matching Program with Massachusetts Department of Unemployment Assistance
DHS notice of the re-establishment of a matching program between USCIS and the Massachusetts Department of Unemployment Assistance to verify the immigration status of non-U.S. citizens who apply for federal unemployment benefits. Comments are due 1/3/22. (86 FR 68509, 12/2/21)
DOL Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Adverse Effect Wage Rate Methodology for Non-Range H-2As
DOL notice of proposed rulemaking to revise the methodology to determine the hourly Adverse Effect Wage Rates for H-2A workers in non-range occupations. Comments are due 1/31/22. (86 FR 68174, 12/1/21)