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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 of Agreement Between United States and Guatemala Regarding Protection Claims
DHS published a copy in the Federal Register of the Agreement Between the Government of the United States of America and the Government of the Republic of Guatemala on Cooperation Regarding the Examination of Protection Claims, which was signed on 7/26/19. (84 FR 64095, 11/20/19)
Joint DHS and DOJ Interim Final Rule to Implement “Asylum Cooperative Agreements”
Joint DHS and DOJ interim final rule to implement “Asylum Cooperative Agreements” that the U.S. enters into with other countries pursuant to INA §208(a)(2)(A), with the exception of Canada. The rule is effective 11/19/19. (84 FR 63994, 11/19/19)
Joint DHS and DOL Final Rule on Recruitment Requirements for H-2B Workers
DHS and DOL final rule amending the regulations governing the recruitment of H-2B workers, including rescinding the requirement that an employer advertise its job opportunity in a print newspaper and expanding DOL’s electronic job registry. The rule is effective 12/16/19. (84 FR 62431, 11/15/19)
DOJ 30-Day Extension of Comment Period on Proposed Revisions to Form EOIR-31A
DOJ 30-day extension of a comment period previously announced on 9/5/19 on proposed revisions to Form EOIR-31A, Request by Organization for Accreditation or Renewal Accreditation of Non-Attorney Representative. Comments are now due 12/16/19. (84 FR 62556, 11/15/19)
DOJ 30-Day Extension of Comment Period on Proposed Revisions to Form EOIR-31
DOJ 30-day extension of a comment period on proposed revisions to Form EOIR-31, Request for New Recognition, Renewal of Recognition, Extension of Recognition of a Non-profit Religious, Charitable, Social Service, or Similar Organization. Comments are now due 12/16/19. (84 FR 62555, 11/15/19)
USCIS Proposed Rule with Adjustments to Fee Schedule and Other Changes
DHS proposed rule which would make changes to the USCIS fee schedule. DHS proposes to adjust fees by a weighted average increase of 21 percent, add new fees, and make other changes, including form changes and the introduction of several new forms. Comments are due 12/30/19. (84 FR 62280, 11/14/19)
DHS Proposed Rule on Employment Authorization for Asylum Applicants
DHS proposed rule which would make multiple changes to the regulations governing asylum applications and eligibility for employment authorization based on a pending asylum application. Comments are due 1/13/20. (84 FR 62374, 11/14/19)
DHS Final Rule Requiring $10 Fee for H-1B Registration
DHS final rule requiring petitioners seeking to file H–1B cap-subject petitions to pay a $10 fee for each registration they submit under the new H-1B registration system. The rule is effective 12/9/19. (84 FR 60307, 11/8/19)
DHS Final Rule Designating Poland as a Visa Waiver Program Country
DHS final rule designating Poland as a country eligible to participate in the Visa Waiver Program. The rule is effective 11/11/19. (84 FR 60316, 11/8/19)
DOL Final Rule Authorizing Electronic Payment for Penalties for H-2A Violations
DOL final rule authorizing electronic payment for certain civil penalties, including penalties for H-2A program violations. The rule is effective 11/7/19. (84 FR 59928, 11/7/19)
USCIS 30-Day Extension of Comment Period on Proposed Revisions to Form I-751
USCIS 30-day extension of a comment period previously announced at 84 FR 28575 on proposed revisions to Form I-751, Petition to Remove the Conditions on Residence. Comments are now due 12/5/19. (84 FR 59639, 11/5/19)
USCIS Notice Extending Validity of TPS-Related Documentation for Six Countries
USCIS notice that in compliance with court orders, DHS is automatically extending the validity of TPS-related documentation for beneficiaries under the TPS designations for El Salvador, Haiti, Honduras, Nepal, Nicaragua, and Sudan through 1/4/21. (84 FR 59403, 11/4/19)
USCIS Final Rule Increasing the Premium Processing Fee
USCIS final rule increasing the premium processing fee for Form I-129 and Form I-140 from $1,410 to $1,440. The rule is effective 12/2/19. Applications postmarked on or after that date must include the new fee. (84 FR 58303, 10/31/19)
DHS Notice of Determination Regarding Border in Three Texas Counties
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, Hidalgo, and Cameron Counties in Texas. The determination takes effect on 10/31/19. (84 FR 58400, 10/31/19)
ICE 30-Day Extension of Comment Period on Form I-352
ICE 30-day extension of a comment period originally announced on 8/27/19 on proposed revisions to Form I-352, Immigration Bond. Comments are now due 12/2/19. (84 FR 58403, 10/31/19)
DOS Notice and Request for Comments on New Immigrant Healthcare Questionnaire (Form DS-5541)
DOS notice and request for comments on new form DS-5541, Immigrant Healthcare Questionnaire, which contains questions that consular officers will ask immigrant visa applicants covered by Presidential Proclamation 9945. Comments are due one day after publication, on 10/31/19. (84 FR 58199, 10/30/19)
DOS 30-Day Notice and Request for Comments on Proposed Revisions to Form DS-5504
DOS 30-day notice and request for comments on proposed revisions to Form DS-5504, Application for a U.S. Passport: Corrections, Name Change Within 1 Year of Passport Issuance, And Limited Passport Holders. Comments are due 11/25/19. (84 FR 57546, 10/25/19)
DOS 60-Day Notice and Request for Comments on Proposed Revisions to Form DS-4079
DOS 60-day notice and request for comments on proposed revisions to Form DS-4079, Request for Determination of Possible Loss of United States Nationality. Comments are due 12/24/19. (84 FR 57545, 10/25/19)
DOS 60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection on a Public Charge Questionnaire
DOS 60-day notice of proposed information collection on a public charge questionnaire (DS-5540). Consular officers will use this form in assessing whether an applicant is likely to become a public charge, and is thus ineligible for a visa. Comments are due by 12/23/19. (84 FR 57142, 10/24/19)
DHS Notice of Meeting of Homeland Security Advisory Council
DHS notice that the Homeland Security Advisory Council will meet on 11/14/19 in Arlington, VA. The meeting will be partially open to the public, and the public portion will include review of a report from the Families and Children Care Panel. (84 FR 56828, 10/23/19)
DOJ Proposed Rule on DNA Collection from Immigration Detainees
DOJ proposed rule which would give the Attorney General plenary legal authority to direct DHS to collect DNA samples from immigration detainees. Comments are due 11/12/19. (84 FR 56397, 10/22/19)
Executive Order Suspending Entry of Certain Persons Contributing to the Situation in Syria
Presidential executive order issued 10/14/19 imposing sanctions on those determined to have contributed to instability in Syria, including, among other things, suspending the immigrant and nonimmigrant entry into the United States of such persons. (84 FR 55851, 10/17/19)
USCIS Reopens Comment Period for Proposed Rule on Special Immigrant Juvenile Petitions
USCIS notice reopening the comment period on the proposed rule on Special Immigrant Juvenile petitions that was published at 76 FR 54978 on 9/6/11. The comment period is reopened for 30 days, and comments must be submitted by 11/15/19. (84 FR 55250, 10/16/19)
DHS Final Rule Clarifying REAL ID Regulation
DHS final rule amending the REAL ID regulation to clarify that the 10/1/20 REAL ID deadline applies to all non-compliant cards, including state-issued driver’s licenses and identification cards marked to indicate that they may not be used for official federal purposes. (84 FR 55017, 10/15/19)
Executive Order: “Promoting the Rule of Law Through Transparency and Fairness in Civil Administrative Enforcement and Adjudication”
President Trump issued an executive order on 10/9/19 on how agency guidance documents may be applied. (84 FR 55239, 10/15/19)