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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 30-Day Notice and Request for Comments on Proposed Revisions to Forms Related to Medical Examinations
DOS 30-day notice and request for comments on proposed revisions to Forms DS-2054, DS-3030, DS-3025, and DS-3026, which are used by panel physicians for the medical exam for visa or refugee applicants. Comments are due 11/23/20. (85 FR 67583, 10/23/20)
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 11/21/20 due to COVID-19. (85 FR 67276, 10/22/20)
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 11/21/20 due to COVID-19. (85 FR 67275, 10/22/20)
USCIS 60-Day Notice and Request for Comments on Proposed Revisions to the H-1B Registration Tool
USCIS 60-day notice and request for comments on proposed revisions to the H-1B registration tool. Comments are due 12/21/20. (85 FR 67366, 10/22/20)
DOS Notice of Proposed Rulemaking Ending “B-1 in Lieu of H” Policy
DOS notice of proposed rulemaking which would end the “B-1 in lieu of H” policy. Comments are due 12/21/20. (85 FR 66878, 10/21/20)
DOS 60-Day Notice and Request for Comments on Proposed Revisions to Form DS-5535
DOS 60-day notice and request for comments on proposed revisions to Form DS-5535, Supplemental Questions for Visa Applicants. Comments are due 12/21/20. (85 FR 67088, 10/21/20)
USCIS and EOIR Final Rule on Bars to Asylum Eligibility
USCIS and EOIR final rule that adds seven additional mandatory bars to eligibility for asylum, among other changes. The final rule is effective 11/20/20. (85 FR 67202, 10/21/20)
EOIR Extension of Comment Period on Proposed Revisions to Form EOIR-31
EOIR extension of a comment period previously announced at 85 FR 42008 on proposed revisions to Form EOIR-31. Comments are now due 11/19/20. (85 FR 66579, 10/20/20)
EOIR Extension of Comment Period on Proposed Revisions to Form EOIR-31A
EOIR extension of a comment period previously announced at 85 FR 42009 on proposed revisions to Form EOIR-31A. Comments are now due 11/19/20. (85 FR 66578, 10/20/20)
SBA Interim Final Rule with Additional Guidance on Paycheck Protection Program
Small Business Administration (SBA) interim final rule with guidance on the forgiveness and loan review processes for Paycheck Protection Program loans of $50,000 or less, as well as guidance on lender responsibilities with respect to review of certain borrower documentation. (85 FR 66214, 10/19/20)
Notice of CDC Order Suspending the Introduction of Certain Persons Through Canada and Mexico
Notice of a CDC order suspending the introduction of certain persons traveling from Canada and Mexico through land ports of entry and Border Patrol stations due to COVID-19. This order is substantially the same as the order issued on 3/20/20. (85 FR 65806, 10/16/20)
USCIS 30-Day Extension of Comment Period on Proposed Revisions to Form I-191
USCIS 30-day extension of a comment period previously announced at 85 FR 41061 on proposed revisions to Form I-191, Application for Relief under Former Section 212(c) of the Immigration and Nationality Act. Comments are now due 11/16/20. (85 FR 65858, 10/16/20)
DHS Ratification of Actions by McAleenan and Edlow
DHS ratification of several previous actions by former Acting Secretary of DHS Kevin K. McAleenan and one previous action by USCIS Deputy Director for Policy Joseph Edlow. (85 FR 65653, 10/16/20)
DOS Proposed Rule to Increase Fee for Authentication of Document in the U.S. to $20
DOS proposed rule which would incorporate the fee for authentication of a document in the United States into the Schedule of Fees and increase it from $8 to $20. Comments are due 12/15/20. (85 FR 65750, 10/16/20)
ICE Notice of Modification of Bond Management Information System of Records
ICE notice of modification of the “Department of Homeland Security/U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement-004 Bond Management Information System” system of records. Comments are due 11/12/20. (85 FR 64515, 10/13/20)
DHS Notice of Modification of Personnel Security Management System of Records
DHS notice of modification of the “Department of Homeland Security/ALL–023 Personnel Security Management” system of records. Comments are due 11/12/20. (85 FR 64511, 10/13/20)
DOS Notice of Moratorium on Growth in the Au Pair Program
DOS notice announcing, effective immediately, a moratorium on program growth in the Au pair category of the Exchange Visitor Program. DOS will not designate new sponsor organizations or allow program expansions for existing sponsors. (85 FR 64213, 10/9/20)
DOL Interim Final Rule on Computation of Prevailing Wage Levels
DOL interim final rule (IFR) amending the regulations governing permanent labor certifications and Labor Condition Applications to incorporate changes to the computation of prevailing wage levels. The IFR is effective 10/8/20, with comments due 11/9/20. (85 FR 63872, 10/8/20)
USCIS Interim Final Rule Revising Definition of “Specialty Occupation”
USCIS interim final rule (IFR) which revises the definition of the term “specialty occupation,” among other changes to the H-1B regulations. The IFR is effective 12/7/20. Comments on the IFR are due 12/7/20, with comments on associated form revisions due 11/9/20. (85 FR 63918, 10/8/20)
EOIR Interim Final Rule Creating Chief Administrative Law Judge Position for OCAHO
EOIR interim final rule amending the regulations to create a Chief Administrative Law Judge position in the Office of the Chief Administrative Hearing Officer (OCAHO). The rule is effective 10/7/20, and comments are due 11/6/20. (85 FR 63204, 10/7/20)
DOS 30-Day Notice and Request for Comments on Proposed Revisions to Form DS-3035
DOS 30-day notice and request for comments on proposed revisions to Form DS-3035, J-1 Visa Waiver Recommendation Application. Comments are due 11/6/20. (85 FR 63326, 10/7/20)
DOJ Interim Final Rule on Issuance and Use of Guidance Documents
DOJ interim final rule setting forth processes and procedures governing the review, clearance, and issuance of guidance documents and codifying existing limitations on the use of guidance documents. The rule is effective 10/7/20, and comments are due 11/6/20. (85 FR 63200, 10/7/20)
Department of the Treasury Notice on Immigration Bond Interest Rates
Department of the Treasury notice that for the period beginning 10/1/20 and ending 12/31/20, the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Immigration Bond interest rate is 0.11 per centum per annum. (85 FR 63162, 10/6/20)
DHS Final Rule Exempting "ALL-038 Insider Threat Program" System of Records from Privacy Act
DHS final rule exempting portions of the "ALL-038 Insider Threat Program" System of Records from certain provisions of the Privacy Act. The rule is effective 10/6/20. (85 FR 62933, 10/6/20)
USCIS Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on the Affidavit of Support Requirements
USCIS notice of proposed rulemaking to clarify how a sponsor demonstrates the means to maintain income as well as who is required to submit an affidavit from a joint sponsor. Comments are due 11/2/20, with comments on associated form revisions due 12/1/20. (85 FR 62432, 10/2/20)