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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 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)
EOIR Proposed Rule on Assistance to Pro Se Individuals and Filing of Form EOIR-27/Form EOIR-28
EOIR proposed rule to amend the regulations to provide that practitioners may assist pro se individuals with drafting, writing, or filing documents in proceedings before EOIR, provided that the practitioner files Form EOIR-27 or EOIR-28. Comments are due 10/30/20. (85 FR 61640, 9/30/20)
EOIR Extension of Comment Period on New Form EOIR-59
EOIR 30-day extension of a comment period previously announced at 85 FR 43604 on proposed new Form EOIR-59, Certification and Release of Records. Comments are now due 10/30/20. (85 FR 61772, 9/30/20)
USCIS Extension of Comment Period on Proposed Revisions to Form I-485
USCIS 30-day extension of a comment period previously announced at 85 FR 38151 on proposed revisions to Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status, and related forms. Comments are now due 10/29/20. (85 FR 61023, 9/29/20)
USCIS 60-Day Notice and Request for Comments on Proposed Revisions to Form I-134
USCIS 60-day notice and request for comments on proposed revisions to Form I-134. The name of the form will be changed from “Affidavit of Support” to “Declaration of Financial Support” to avoid confusion with Form I-864. Comments are due 11/30/20. (85 FR 61021, 9/29/20)
ICE Proposed Rule Establishing a Fixed Time Period of Admission for F, J, and I Nonimmigrants
ICE proposed rule to change the admission period of F, J, and I nonimmigrants from “duration of status” to an admission for a fixed time period. Comments are due 10/26/20. (85 FR 60526, 9/25/20)
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 10/21/20 due to COVID-19. (85 FR 59670, 9/23/20)
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 10/21/20 due to COVID-19. (85 FR 59669, 9/23/20)
DHS Ratification of Actions by Acting Secretary Chad Wolf
DHS ratification of actions taken by Acting Secretary Chad Wolf between 11/13/19 and 9/10/20, to “resolv[e] any potential defect in the validity of those actions” due to challenges to the legality of his service. (85 FR 59651, 9/23/20)
EOIR Proposed Rule on Procedures for Asylum and Withholding of Removal
EOIR proposed rule making changes to the regulations on asylum and withholding of removal. Comments are due 10/23/20. (85 FR 59692, 9/23/20)
USCIS Temporary Final Rule on Interpreters at Asylum Interviews
USCIS temporary final rule providing that, from 9/23/20 through 3/22/21, asylum applicants who cannot proceed with the interview in English must ordinarily use DHS-provided telephonic interpreters, due to COVID-19. (85 FR 59655, 9/23/20)
EOIR 30-Day Notice and Request for Comments on Proposed Revisions to Form EOIR-27
EOIR 30-day notice and request for comments on proposed revisions to Form EOIR-27, Notice of Entry of Appearance as Attorney or Representative Before the Board of Immigration Appeals. Comments are due 10/22/20. (85 FR 59549, 9/22/20)
NARA Extension of Comment Period on CBP “Internal Investigation Files” Record Schedule
National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) extension of a comment period previously announced on 8/4/20 on the CBP records schedule titled “Internal Investigation Files,” which is scheduled for destruction. Comments are now due 9/30/20. (85 FR 58399, 9/18/20)
NARA Notice of Agency Records Schedules
National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) notice with proposed records schedules in which agencies propose to dispose of certain records. This notice includes a USCIS schedule titled “Humanitarian Benefits.” Comments are due 11/2/20. (85 FR 57884, 9/16/20)
DHS Notice Terminating Arrival Restrictions on Flights Carrying Persons Recently Present in Certain Countries
DHS notice terminating previously announced arrival restrictions on flights carrying persons recently present in certain countries. The restrictions terminate at 12:01 am (ET) on 9/14/20. (85 FR 57108, 9/15/20)
DHS Proposed Rule on Use and Collection of Biometrics
DHS proposed rule on the use and collection of biometrics in the enforcement and administration of immigration laws. Comments on the rule are due on 10/13/20, with comments on associated proposed form revisions due 11/10/20. (85 FR 56338, 9/11/20)
CDC Rule Finalizing Interim Final Rule on Foreign Quarantine
CDC rule finalizing the interim final rule published at 85 FR 16559, which provided a procedure for the CDC to suspend the introduction of persons into the United States from designated foreign countries or places for public health purposes. (85 FR 56424, 9/11/20)