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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
Department of the Treasury Notice on Immigration Bond Interest Rates
Department of the Treasury notice that for the period beginning 7/1/20 and ending 9/30/20, the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Immigration Bond interest rate is 0.15 per centum per annum. (85 FR 41097, 7/8/20)
USCIS 60-Day Notice and Request for Comments on Proposed Revisions to Form I-191
USCIS 60-day notice and request for comments on proposed revisions to Form I-191, Application for Relief under Former Section 212(c) of the Immigration and Nationality Act. Comments are due 9/8/20. (85 FR 41061, 7/8/20)
DOS 60-Day Notice and Request for Comments on DS-7994
DOS 60-day notice and request for comment on proposed revisions to DS-7994, Electronic Medical Examination for Visa Applicant. Comments are due 9/8/20. (85 FR 40728, 7/7/20)
DOS 60-Day Notice and Request for Comments on Medical Exam Forms
DOS 60-day notice and request for comments on proposed revisions to Forms DS-2054, DS-3030, DS-3025, and DS-3026. Comments are due 9/8/20. (85 FR 40729, 7/7/20)
White House Issues Amendment to Proclamation 10052
On 6/29/20, President Trump issued an amendment to Proclamation 10052, noting that the suspension and limitation on entry applies to any individual who does not have a valid nonimmigrant visa in the same category in which he or she is seeking to enter. (85 FR 40085, 7/2/20)
EOIR 60-Day Notice and Request for Comments on Proposed Revisions to Form EOIR-27
EOIR 60-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 8/31/20. (85 FR 39212, 6/30/20)
DOS Final Rule Removing Defunct Visa Classification for Women Expatriates
DOS final rule removing from the regulations a provision relating to a defunct immigrant visa classification for women who lost U.S. citizenship as a result of marrying a foreign national prior to September 22, 1922. The rule is effective 6/26/20. (85 FR 38321, 6/26/20)
DOS Final Rule Removing Obsolete Regulations on Walsh Visa Program
DOS final rule removing obsolete regulations relating to the Walsh Visa Program, which was created by the Irish Peace Process Cultural and Training Program Act of 1998 and which expired in 2008. The rule removes the obsolete classification codes for Q2 and Q3 visas. (85 FR 38320, 6/26/20)
SBA Interim Final Rule Making Revisions to Previous Rules on PPP Loan Forgiveness and Review Procedures
Small Business Administration (SBA) interim final rule making changes to the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) relating to loan forgiveness and loan review procedures to conform to the Flexibility Act. (85 FR 38304, 6/26/20)
USCIS Final Rule on Employment Authorization for Asylum Applicants
USCIS final rule making multiple changes to the regulations governing asylum applications and eligibility for employment authorization based on a pending asylum application. The rule is effective 8/25/20. (85 FR 38532, 6/26/20)
DOS 30-Day Notice and Request for Comments on Proposed Revisions to Form DS-3097
DOS 30-day notice and request for comments on proposed revisions to Form DS-3097, Annual Report—J–NONIMMIGRANT Exchange Visitor Program. Comments are due 7/24/20. (85 FR 38000, 6/24/20)
USCIS 60-Day Notice and Request for Comments on Proposed Revisions to Form I-485
USCIS 60-day notice and request for comments on proposed revisions to Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status, and related forms. Comments are due 8/24/20. (85 FR 38151, 6/25/20)
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 until 7/21/2020 due to COVID-19. (85 FR 37744, 6/24/20)
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 until 7/21/2020 due to COVID-19. (85 FR 37745, 6/24/20)
USCIS Final Rule Removing 30-Day Processing Provision for EADs for Asylum Applicants
USCIS final rule eliminating the regulation articulating a 30-day processing timeframe for USCIS to adjudicate initial Applications for Employment Authorization for asylum applicants. The rule is effective 8/21/20. (85 FR 37502, 6/22/20)
NARA Notice of Agency Records Schedules
NARA notice with proposed records schedules in which agencies propose to dispose of certain records. This notice includes a USCIS schedule titled “Indigent Notifications.” Comments are due 8/6/20. (85 FR 37472, 6/22/20)
CBP 60-Day Notice and Request for Comments on Proposed Revisions to Form I-736
CBP 60-day notice and request for comments on proposed revisions to Form I-736, Guam-CNMI Visa Waiver Information. Comments are due 8/21/20. (85 FR 37466, 6/22/20)
DOJ Adjustment of Certain Immigration-Related Employer Penalties for Inflation
DOJ final rule effective 6/19/20 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. (85 FR 37004, 6/19/20)
SBA Interim Final Rule Making Revisions to Previous Rules on Paycheck Protection Program
Small Business Administration (SBA) interim final rule making revisions to previous rules on the Paycheck Protection Program to conform to the Flexibility Act. (85 FR 36997, 6/19/20)
DHS Final Rule Adjusting Certain Civil Penalties for Inflation for 2020
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. (85 FR 36469, 6/17/20)
DOS Final Rule Codifying Eligibility Criteria for Special Immigrant Visas for Service Abroad
DOS final rule codifying the eligibility criteria for special immigrant status for foreign nationals who have been employed by, and performed faithful service for, the U.S. government abroad for at least 15 years. The rule is effective 12/16/20. (85 FR 36323, 6/16/20)
SBA Interim Final Rule Revising First Paycheck Protection Program Rule
Small Business Administration (SBA) interim final rule (IFR) revising the first IFR on the Paycheck Protection Program by changing key provisions, such as the loan maturity, deferral of loan payments, and forgiveness provisions, to conform to the Flexibility Act. (85 FR 36308, 6/16/20)
Joint EOIR and USCIS Proposed Rule on Procedures for Asylum, Withholding of Removal, and CAT Protection
Joint EOIR and USCIS proposed rule making multiple changes to the regulations governing the procedures for asylum, withholding of removal, and protection under the Convention Against Torture (CAT). (85 FR 36264, 6/15/20)
NARA Notice of Agency Records Schedules
NARA notice with proposed records schedules in which agencies propose to dispose of certain records. This notice includes a USCIS schedule titled “Absconders Data Collection Systems.” Comments are due 7/20/20. (85 FR 34658, 6/5/20)
Proclamation on the Suspension of Entry as Nonimmigrants of Certain Students and Researchers from the People's Republic of China
On 5/29/20, President Trump issued a proclamation suspending the entry of certain Chinese nationals seeking to enter the United States on an F or J visa to study or conduct research, with noted exceptions. The proclamation is effective at 12:00 pm (ET) on June 1, 2020. (85 FR 34353, 6/4/20)