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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
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
DOL promulgated a temporary rule to implement public health emergency FMLA leave and emergency paid sick leave authorized by the Families First Coronavirus Response Act, P.L. 116-127. The rule became operational on 4/1/20, and it is effective from 4/2/20 through 12/31/20. (85 FR 19326, 4/6/20)
DOS 60-Day Notice and Request for Comments on Proposed Revisions to Form DS-60
DOS 60-day notice and request for comments on proposed revisions to Form DS-60, Affidavit Regarding a Change of Name. Comments are due 6/1/20. (85 FR 18631, 4/2/20)
Presidential Memo Extending the DED Wind-Down Period for Liberians
President Trump issued a memo extending the DED wind-down period for current Liberian DED beneficiaries through 1/10/21, “to facilitate uninterrupted work authorization” for DED beneficiaries who are eligible to apply for LPR status under the LRIF provision of the NDAA. (85 FR 18849, 4/2/20)
EOIR Interim Rule Expanding the Size of the BIA to 23
EOIR interim rule adding two additional Board member positions to the BIA, thereby expanding its size to 23. The rule is effective 4/1/20. Comments must be submitted by 5/1/20. (85 FR 18105, 4/1/20)
CDC Order Suspending Introduction of Certain Persons Through Land Ports of Entry
CDC order suspending for 30 days, starting 3/20/20, the introduction of persons traveling from Canada and Mexico through land ports of entry who would otherwise be introduced into a congregate setting in a land port of entry or Border Patrol station, subject to exceptions. (85 FR 17060, 3/26/20)
CBP Notice of Temporary Travel Restrictions for Land Ports of Entry Between U.S. and Canada
CBP notice limiting the travel of individuals from Canada into the United States at land ports of entry to “essential travel.” The restrictions begin at 11:59 pm (ET) on 3/20/20 and remain in effect until 11:59 pm (ET) on 4/20/20. (85 FR 16548, 3/24/20)
CBP Notice of Temporary Travel Restrictions for Land Ports of Entry Between U.S. and Mexico
CBP notice limiting the travel of individuals from Mexico into the United States at land ports of entry to “essential travel.” The restrictions begin at 11:59 pm (ET) on 3/20/20 and remain in effect until 11:59 pm (ET) on 4/20/20. (85 FR 16547, 3/24/20)
HHS Request for Comments on COVID-19 Risk Questionnaire for Staff and Visitors at UAC Programs
Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) request for comments on a new risk questionnaire to identify potential COVID-19 among staff and visitors at Unaccompanied Alien Children (UAC) programs. Comments are due within 60 days of publication. (85 FR 16636, 3/24/20)
HHS Interim Final Rule Allowing CDC to Suspend Introduction of Persons from Designated Countries or Places
HHS interim final rule providing 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. The interim final rule is effective at 11:59 pm (ET) on 3/20/20. (85 FR 16559, 3/24/20)
Notification of CDC Order Suspending the Introduction of Persons from a Country Where Communicable Disease Exists
Notification of a CDC order suspending, with certain exceptions, the introduction into the U.S. of persons from a country where a communicable disease exists, due to the existence of COVID-19 in certain foreign countries. The order is effective at 11:59 pm (ET) on 3/20/20. (85 FR 16567, 3/24/20)
DOL Notice on Allowable Charges for H-2A Workers and Meal Reimbursements for H-2A and H-2B Workers
DOL notice for 2020 on the allowable charges that employers may charge H-2A agricultural workers when the employer provides three meals a day, as well as the maximum travel subsistence meal reimbursement that an H-2A or H-2B worker may claim. (85 FR 16133, 3/20/20)
Notification of Arrival Restrictions Applicable to Flights Carrying Persons Recently Present in the UK or Ireland
DHS notice announcing the 3/16/20 decision of the Acting DHS Secretary directing flights carrying persons present in the UK and Ireland within 14 days prior to the person’s entry or attempted entry into the U.S. to arrive only at certain airports, beginning 3/17/20. (85 FR 15714, 3/19/20)
Presidential Proclamation on the Suspension of Entry as Immigrants and Nonimmigrants of Certain Additional Persons Who Pose a Risk of Transmitting Cor
On 3/14/20, President Trump issued a proclamation that, with some exemptions, suspends and limits the entry into the U.S., as immigrants or nonimmigrants, of individuals who were present in the UK and Ireland during the 14-day period preceding their entry or attempted entry. (85 FR 15341, 3/18/20)
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 84 FR 66924 on proposed revisions to form I-290B, Notice of Appeal or Motion. In the notice, USCIS summarizes changes that it has made to the proposed revisions. Comments are now due 4/16/20. (85 FR 15222, 3/17/20)
Notification of Arrival Restrictions Applicable to Flights Carrying Persons Who Have Recently Traveled From or Were Otherwise Present Within the Count
DHS notice announcing the 3/13/20 decision of the Acting DHS Secretary directing flights carrying persons present in the Schengen Area within the period covering 14 days prior to the person’s entry or attempted entry into the U.S. to arrive only at certain airports. (85 FR 15059, 3/17/20)