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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
DHS Notice Containing Text of Asylum Cooperative Agreement with Honduras
DHS notice containing the text of the Asylum Cooperative Agreement between the United States and Honduras, which was signed on 9/25/19. (85 FR 25462, 5/1/20)
EOIR Final Rule Extending Bar for Asylum in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands
EOIR final rule amending the regulations to conform to changes made by Public Law 115-218, which extended the bar for asylum in the CNMI by 15 years, providing that the current bar will continue to apply for asylum applications submitted prior to 1/1/30. (85 FR 23902, 4/30/20)
CBP Notice with Responses to Comments Received on Plan to Construct Border Wall in the Rio Grande Valley
CBP notice with responses to comments received on a plan to construct border wall in the Rio Grande Valley, Texas. (85 FR 23983, 4/30/20)
DOS 60-Day Notice and Request for Comment on Proposed Revisions to Form DS-86
DOS 60-day notice and request for comments on proposed revisions to Form DS-86, Statement of Non-Receipt of a U.S. Passport. Comments are due 6/29/20. (85 FR 23882, 4/29/20)
SBA Interim Final Rule with Additional Guidance on Paycheck Protection Program
Small Business Administration (SBA) supplementary interim final rule with additional guidance on requirements for promissory notes, authorizations, affiliation, and eligibility under the Paycheck Protection Program. The rule is effective 4/28/20. (85 FR 23450, 4/28/20)
Presidential Proclamation Suspending Entry of Immigrants Who Present Risk to the U.S. Labor Market During the Economic Recovery Following the COVID-19
President Trump issued a proclamation suspending entry of immigrants into the U.S., with several exemptions. The 60-day suspension applies to those who are outside the U.S., do not have a valid immigrant visa, or do not have an official travel document other than a visa. (85 FR 23441, 4/27/20)
DHS Final Rule Delaying Date for Card-Based Enforcement of REAL ID Regulations
DHS final rule delaying the date for card-based enforcement of the REAL ID Act regulations from 10/1/20 to 10/1/21. (85 FR 23205, 4/27/20)
USCIS 30-Day Extension of Request for Comments on Proposed Revisions to Form I-131A
USCIS 30-day extension of a comment period previously announced at 84 FR 69387 on proposed revisions to Form I-131A, Application for Carrier Documentation. Comments are now due 5/27/20. (85 FR 23371, 4/27/20)
NARA Notice of Agency Records Schedules
NARA notice with proposed records schedules in which agencies propose to dispose of certain records. This notice includes an ICE schedule of records on the development and implementation of the ICE National Detention Standards. Comments are due 4/23/20. (85 FR 22755, 4/23/20)
DHS Final Rule Revising Regulations on Service of Process
DHS final rule revising procedural requirements in the regulations related to service of process of summonses, complaints, and subpoenas. The rule is effective 4/23/20. (85 FR 22581, 4/23/20)
CDC Order Extending Suspension of Introduction of Certain Persons Through Land Ports of Entry
CDC notice of a new order issued 4/20/20 extending the 3/20/20 order which suspended the entry of certain persons traveling from Canada and Mexico through land ports of entry. The new order is in effect through 11:59 pm (ET) on 5/20/20. (85 FR 22424, 4/22/20)
USCIS 30-Day Extension of Comment Period on Proposed Revisions to Form I-765
USCIS 30-day extension of a comment period previously announced at 85 FR 2755 on 1/16/20 on proposed revisions to Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization. Comments are now due 5/22/20. (85 FR 22439, 4/22/20)
CBP Notice of Continuation of Temporary Travel Restrictions for Land Ports of Entry Between U.S. and Canada
CBP notice continuing to limit the travel of individuals from Canada into the United States at land ports of entry to “essential travel.” The restrictions will now remain in effect until 11:59 pm (ET) on 5/20/20. (85 FR 22352, 4/22/20)
CBP Notice of Continuation of Temporary Travel Restrictions for Land Ports of Entry Between U.S. and Mexico
CBP notice continuing to limit the travel of individuals from Mexico into the United States at land ports of entry to “essential travel.” The restrictions will now remain in effect until 11:59 pm (ET) on 5/20/20. (85 FR 22353, 4/22/20)
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 DHS schedule of records on agency-wide performance and strategic planning and a USCIS schedule of records on employee training. Comments are due 6/5/20. (85 FR 22179, 4/21/20)
USCIS Temporary Final Rule on Changes to H-2A Requirements Due to COVID-19 Emergency
USCIS temporary final rule temporarily removing certain limitations on H-2A employers and workers due to the COVID-19 emergency. The rule is effective from 4/20/20 through 8/18/20. (85 FR 21739, 4/20/20)
SBA Interim Final Rule with Paycheck Protection Program Guidance for Individuals with Self-Employment Income
Small Business Administration (SBA) supplementary interim final rule on the Paycheck Protection Program containing guidance for individuals with self-employment income who file a Form 1040, Schedule C. The rule is effective 4/20/20, with comments due 5/20/20. (85 FR 21747, 4/20/20)
HHS Request for Expedited Review of Several Forms Related to Unaccompanied Children
HHS request for expedited Office of Management and Budget review of several forms related to the Unaccompanied Alien Children Program. Public comments are due within 60 days. (85 FR 21240, 4/16/20)
SBA Interim Final Rule Implementing Paycheck Protection Program
Small Business Administration (SBA) interim final rule implementing the temporary addition of the Paycheck Protection Program to the SBA’s Loan Program. The IFR is effective 4/15/20. (85 FR 20811, 4/15/20)
DHS Notice of Determination Regarding Border in Starr County, Texas
DHS notice that the Acting Secretary has determined that it is necessary to waive certain legal requirements in order to construct barriers and roads near the border in Starr County, Texas. The determination takes effect on 4/15/20. (85 FR 21015, 4/15/20)
Reminder: USCIS 30-Day Extension of Comment Period on Proposed Revisions to Form I-864 and Related Forms
USCIS 30-day extension of a comment period originally announced at 84 FR 55167 on proposed revisions to Form I-864, Affidavit of Support Under Section 213A of the INA, as well as Forms I-864EZ and Form I-864A. Comments are now due 5/11/20. (85 FR 20292, 4/10/20)
Department of the Treasury Notice on Immigration Bond Interest Rates
Department of the Treasury notice that for the period beginning 4/1/20 and ending 6/30/20, the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Immigration Bond interest rate is 1.11 per centum per annum. (85 FR 19798, 4/8/20)
USCIS Notice of Presidential Memo Extending the DED Wind-Down Period for Liberians
USCIS notice that President Trump issued a memo on 3/30/20 extending the Deferred Enforced Departure (DED) wind-down period for current Liberian DED beneficiaries through 1/10/21. (85 FR 19500, 4/7/20)
USCIS Notice Extending Employment Authorization During DED Wind-Down Period for Liberia
USCIS notice extending employment authorization for Liberians covered under Deferred Enforced Departure (DED) and automatically extending existing DED-related EADs for eligible Liberians through 1/10/21, which is the end of the wind-down period for DED. (85 FR 19496, 4/7/20)
DOL Temporary Rule Implementing Leave Under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act
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