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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
Executive Order: “Promoting the Rule of Law Through Improved Agency Guidance Documents”
President Trump issued an executive order on 10/9/19 on agency guidance documents, which among other things requires that an agency post all its guidance documents in a single database on its website. (84 FR 55235, 10/15/19)
USCIS 60-Day Notice and Request for Comments on Proposed Revisions to Form I-864 and Related Forms
USCIS 60-day notice and request for comments 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 due 12/16/19. (84 FR 55167, 10/15/19)
DOS Interim Final Rule on Visa Ineligibility on Public Charge Grounds
DOS interim final rule to align DOS’s public charge standards with those of DHS. The interim final rule will be effective at 12:00 am (ET) on 10/15/19. Comments will be accepted through 11/12/19. (84 FR 54996, 10/11/19)
USCIS Notice of Modification of “Benefits Information System” System of Records
USCIS notice of the modification of the ‘‘DHS/USCIS-007 Benefits Information System’’ system of records, which contains records on requests submitted to USCIS. The new system is effective upon publication in the Federal Register, and comments will be accepted through 11/12/19.
Presidential Proclamation on the Suspension of Entry of Immigrants Who Will Financially Burden the U.S. Healthcare System
On 10/4/19, President Trump issued a proclamation suspending the entry of immigrants who will not be covered by approved health insurance within 30 days of entry or be able to pay for foreseeable medical costs. The proclamation will be effective at 12:01 am (ET) on 11/3/19. (84 FR 53991, 10/9/19)
USCIS 30-Day Extension of Comment Period on Proposed Revisions to the Electronic H-1B Registration Tool
USCIS 30-day extension of a comment period originally announced at 84 FR 30757 on proposed revisions to the electronic H-1B registration tool. Comments are now due 11/8/19. (84 FR 54159, 10/9/19)
USCIS 30-Day Extension of Comment Period on Proposed Revisions to Form I-129
USCIS 30-day extension of a comment period originally announced at 84 FR 30758 on proposed revisions to Form I-129, Petition for Nonimmigrant Worker. Comments are now due 11/8/19. (84 FR 54161, 10/9/19)
USCIS 30-Day Extension of Comment Period on Proposed Revisions to USCIS ICAM
USCIS 30-day extension of a comment period originally announced at 84 FR 30759 on proposed revisions to USCIS Identity and Credential Access Management (ICAM). Comments are now due 11/8/19. (84 FR 54160, 10/9/19)
Department of the Treasury Notice on Immigration Bond Interest Rates
Department of the Treasury notice that for the period beginning 10/1/19 and ending 12/31/19, the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Immigration Bond interest rate is 2.04 per centum per annum. (84 FR 53835, 10/8/19)
DOL Notice and Request for Comments on CW-1 Application for Temporary Employment Certification
DOL notice and request for comments on the extension of the CW–1 Application for Temporary Employment Certification and all applicable forms, instructions, and electronic versions. Comments are due 11/4/19. (84 FR 52899, 10/3/19)
USCIS Corrections to Final Rule on Inadmissibility on Public Charge Grounds
USCIS issued a document making corrections to the language of the final rule on inadmissibility on public charge grounds issued at 84 FR 41292 on 8/14/19. The provisions in this correcting document are effective as if they had been included in the original final rule document. (84 FR 52357, 10/2/19)
DHS Notice of Determination Regarding Border in Cameron and Hidalgo Counties in Texas
DHS notice that the Acting Secretary of Homeland Security has determined that it is necessary to waive certain legal requirements in order to construct barriers and roads near the border in Cameron County and Hidalgo County, Texas. The determination takes effect on 10/1/19. (84 FR 52118, 10/1/19)
Presidential Executive Order on Enhancing State and Local Involvement in Refugee Resettlement
Presidential executive order issued 9/26/19 instructing the federal government to settle refugees only in those jurisdictions in which both the state and local governments have consented to receive refugees under the DOS Reception and Placement Program. (84 FR 52355, 10/1/19)
Presidential Proclamation Suspending Entry of Individuals Connected with Maduro Government
Presidential proclamation suspending the immigrant or nonimmigrant entry into the United States of individuals connected with the Maduro government in Venezuela, certain officers of the Venezuelan military and police, and others. (84 FR 51931, 9/30/19)
Presidential Proclamation Suspending Entry of Senior Government Officials of Iran
Presidential proclamation suspending the immigrant or nonimmigrant entry into the United States of senior officials of the government of Iran and their immediate family members. (84 FR 51935, 9/30/19)
NARA Notice of Agency Records Schedules Including USCIS Records on Public Charge Bonds
NARA notice and request for comments with proposed records schedules from agencies, in which the agencies propose to dispose of certain records. This notice includes a records schedule relating to USCIS records on public charge bonds. Comments are due 11/14/19. (84 FR 51642, 9/30/19)
USCIS Notice of Extension of the Designation of Syria for TPS
USCIS notice of the extension of the designation of Syria for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for 18 months, from 10/1/19 through 3/31/21. The re-registration period runs from 9/23/19 through 11/22/19. (84 FR 49751, 9/23/19)
DOL Final Rule on Recruitment Requirements for H-2A Workers
DOL final rule amending the regulations governing the recruitment of H-2A 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 10/21/19. (84 FR 49439, 9/20/19)
DOJ Notice of Modification of National Crime Information Center System of Records
DOJ notice of the modification of the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) system of records. Among other things, this notice contains information about the NCIC’s Immigration Violator File. Comments will be accepted through 10/10/19. (84 FR 47533, 9/10/19)
USCIS Proposed Rule Removing the 30-Day Processing Provision for Asylum EADs
USCIS proposed rule removing the 30-day processing provision for initial employment authorization applications for those with pending asylum applications. Comments will be accepted until 11/8/19. (84 FR 47148, 9/9/19)
USCIS 30-Day Extension of Comment Period on Proposed Revisions to Form I-102
USCIS 30-day extension of a comment period originally announced at 84 FR 26422 on proposed revisions to Form I-102, Application for Replacement/Initial Nonimmigrant Arrival-Departure Document. Comments are now due 10/7/19. (84 FR 46961, 9/6/19)
USCIS 30-Day Extension of Comment Period on Proposed Revisions to Form N-648
USCIS 30-day extension of a comment period originally announced at 84 FR 17870 on proposed revisions to Form N-648, Medical Certification for Disability Exceptions. Comments are now due 10/7/19. (84 FR 46962, 9/6/19)
EOIR 60-Day Notice and Request for Comment on Proposed Changes to Form EOIR-31A
EOIR 60-day notice and request for comment on proposed changes to Form EOIR-31A, Request by Organization for Accreditation or Renewal of Accreditation of Non-Attorney Representative. Comments are due 11/4/19. (84 FR 46760, 9/5/19)
EOIR 60-Day Notice and Request for Comment on Proposed Changes to Form EOIR-31
EOIR 60-day notice and request for comment on proposed changes 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 due 11/4/19. (84 FR 46759, 9/5/19)
USCIS Proposed Rule on H-1B Registration Fee
USCIS proposed rule requiring petitioners seeking to file H-1B cap-subject petitions to pay a $10 fee for each registration they submit to USCIS for the H-1B cap selection process. Comments are due 10/4/19. (84 FR 46460, 9/4/19)