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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
USCIS 60-Day Notice and Request for Comments on Proposed Revisions to Form N-565
USCIS 60-day notice and request for comments on proposed revisions to Form N-565, Application for Replacement Naturalization/Citizenship Document. Comments are due 6/21/21. (86 FR 21340, 4/22/21)
Emergency Presidential Determination on Refugee Admissions for FY2021
President Biden issued a determination revising the allocations for refugee admissions for FY2021 and maintaining the refugee admissions ceiling at 15,000. The memo notes that a subsequent determination may be issued if the ceiling is reached before the end of the fiscal year. (86 FR 21159, 4/22/21)
USCIS 60-Day Notice and Request for Comments on Proposed Revisions to Form N-648
USCIS 60-day notice and request for comments on proposed revisions to Form N-648, Medical Certification for Disability Exceptions. Comments are due 6/21/21. (86 FR 20704, 4/21/21)
ICE 30-Day Extension of Comment Period on Proposed Change to SEVIS
ICE 30-day extension of a comment period previously announced on 2/9/21 on a proposed change to the Student and Exchange Visitor System (SEVIS) to add a new data field for city of birth. Comments are now due 5/21/21. (86 FR 20704, 4/21/21)
DOS Final Rule Amending Regulations Regarding Certifying Authority for Graduate Medical Education
DOS final rule amending regulations to reflect that the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) "has responsibility to accredit and recognize institutions offering programs of graduate medical education" for doctors in the J-1 “alien physician” program. (86 FR 20286, 4/19/21)
USCIS Request for Public Input on Reducing Administrative Barriers
USCIS request for public input on how USCIS can reduce administrative and other barriers and burdens within its regulations and policies. Comments are due May 19, 2021. (86 FR 20398, 4/19/21)
President Biden Revokes Executive Order Regarding Certain Persons Associated with the ICC
President Biden revoked Executive Order 13928. In light of the revocation, the suspension of entry as immigrants and nonimmigrants of certain persons associated with the International Criminal Court will no longer be in effect as of 4/1/21. (86 FR 17895, 4/7/21)
Department of the Treasury Notice on Interest Rates for Immigration Bonds
Department of the Treasury notice that for the period beginning 4/1/21 and ending 6/30/21, the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Immigration Bond interest rate is 0.05 per centum per annum. (86 FR 17887, 4/6/21)
DOL Request for Information on Determining Prevailing Wage Levels
DOL request for information (RFI) on the sources of data and methodologies for determining prevailing wage levels. DOL will use this information as it reviews the 1/14/21 final rule on the computation of prevailing wage levels. Comments are due 6/1/21. (86 FR 17343, 4/2/21)
HUD Withdrawal of Proposed Rule on Verification of Immigration Status of Recipients of Public Housing Assistance
HUD withdrawal of the proposed rule published at 84 FR 20589 on 5/10/19 which would have required the verification of the eligible immigration status of all recipients of assistance under HUD’s public housing programs under the age of 62. (86 FR 17346, 4/2/21)
DOL Request for Comments on Proposed Revisions to O*NET Data Collection Program
DOL request for comments on proposed revisions to the O*NET Data Collection Program. Comments are due 5/28/21. (86 FR 16392, 3/29/21)
DOS Proposed Rule to Increase the Passport Security Surcharge Fee
DOS proposed rule to increase the passport security surcharge fee from $60 to $80. Comments are due 5/25/21. (86 FR 16149, 3/26/21)
DHS Final Rule Exempting United States Coast Guard-061 Maritime Analytic Support System (MASS) System of Records from Privacy Act
DHS final rule exempting portions of the DHS/United States Coast Guard-061 Maritime Analytic Support System (MASS) system of records from certain provisions of the Privacy Act. The rule is effective 3/25/21. (86 FR 15779, 3/25/21)
Correction to USCIS Notice Designating Venezuela for TPS
USCIS published a correction to its notice designating Venezuela for TPS, which was published at 86 FR 13574 on 3/9/21. USCIS is correcting typographical errors in the Table 1— Mailing Addresses and Table 2— Mailing Addresses sections of the notice. (86 FR 15694, 3/24/21)
Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to Exempt New “DHS-ICE-018 Analytical Records” System of Records from the Privacy Act
Notice of proposed rulemaking to exempt the new “DHS-ICE-018 Analytical Records” system of records from certain provisions of the Privacy Act. Comments are due 4/21/21. (86 FR 15134, 3/22/21)
SBA Interim Final Rule Implementing Changes to Paycheck Protection Program
Small Business Administration (SBA) interim final rule effective 3/18/21, revising the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) rules to incorporate the American Rescue Plan Act’s amendments. (86 FR 15083, 3/22/21)
DHS Proposal to Consolidate Records Systems into New “DHS-ICE-018 Analytical Records” System
DHS notice of the consolidation of two current systems of records into the new “DHS-ICE-018 Analytical Records” system of records. The new system is effective immediately. Comments are due 4/21/21. (86 FR 15246, 3/22/21)
DOL Proposes Further Delay of Final Rule on Computation of Prevailing Wage Levels
DOL proposal to further delay for 18 months the effective date and to delay for 18 months the transition date of the final rule on computation of prevailing wage levels which was published at 86 FR 3608 on 1/14/21. (86 FR 15154, 3/22/21)
Further 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 12/31/21 the effective date of the final rule “Security Bars and Processing” (85 FR 84160, 12/23/20). Public comment is also sought on whether the rule should be revised or revoked; comments are due 4/21/21. (86 FR 15069, 3/22/21)
Withdrawal of USCIS Proposed Rule on Affidavit of Support Requirements
USCIS withdrawal of the proposed rule published at 85 FR 62432 on 10/2/20 on affidavit of support requirements. (86 FR 15140, 3/22/21)
USCIS Extends Effective Date of Temporary Final Rule on Interpreters at Asylum Interviews
USCIS final rule extending the expiration date of the temporary final rule on interpreters at asylum interviews published at 85 FR 59655, which was originally scheduled to expire on 3/22/21, for 180 days, until 9/20/21. (86 FR 15072, 3/22/21)
CBP Notification of Temporary Travel Restrictions Applicable to Land Ports of Entry and Ferries Service Between the United States and Canada
CBP issued a notification of the continuation of temporary travel restrictions limiting travel of individuals from Canada into the United States at land ports of entry along the United States-Canada border through 4/21/21 due to COVID-19. (86 FR 14812, 3/19/21)
CBP Notification of Temporary Travel Restrictions Applicable to Land Ports of Entry and Ferries Service Between the United States and Mexico
CBP issued a notification of the continuation of temporary travel restrictions limiting travel of individuals from Mexico into the United States at land ports of entry along the United States-Mexico border through 4/21/21 due to COVID-19. (86 FR 14813, 3/19/21)
USCIS Notice Extending and Redesignating Syria for TPS
USCIS notice extending the designation of Syria for TPS for 18 months, from 3/31/21 through 9/30/22, and redesignating Syria for TPS for 18 months, effective 3/31/21 through 9/30/22. (86 FR 14946, 3/19/21)
USCIS 30-Day Extension of Comment Period on Proposed Revisions to Form I-290B
USCIS 30-day extension of a comment period previously announced at 85 FR 83989 on proposed revisions to Form I-290B, Notice of Appeal or Motion. Comments are now due 4/19/21. (86 FR 14761, 3/18/21)