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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 Re-Establishment of Matching Program with California Department of Healthcare Services
DHS notice of the re-establishment of a matching program between USCIS and the California Department of Healthcare Services to verify the immigration status of non-U.S. citizens who apply for Medicaid. Comments are due 6/17/19. (84 FR 22508, 5/17/19)
DHS Notice of Determination Regarding Border Near Tecate and Calexico
DHS notice that the Secretary of Homeland Security has determined that it is necessary to waive certain legal requirements in order to construct barriers and roads near the land border near Tecate and Calexico, California. (84 FR 21801, 5/15/19)
DHS Notice of Determination Regarding Border Near Cochise and Pima Counties
DHS notice that the Secretary of Homeland Security has determined that it is necessary to waive certain legal requirements in order to construct barriers and roads near the land border near Cochise County and Pima County, Arizona. (84 FR 21798, 5/15/19)
DHS Notice of Determination Regarding Border in Imperial County
DHS notice that the Secretary of Homeland Security has determined that it is necessary to waive certain legal requirements in order to construct barriers and roads near the land border in Imperial County, California. (84 FR 21800, 5/15/19)
Presidential Proclamation 9880 Extending Proclamation 9822 for 90 Days
President Trump issued a proclamation extending the suspension and limitation from Proclamation 9822 for an additional 90 days, which would begin running if the injunction against the interim final rule at 83 FR 55934 were to be lifted. (84 FR 21229, 5/13/19)
HHS Request for Comments on Proposed Updates Regarding English Tests for Foreign Health Care Workers
HHS request for comments on proposed updates to the list of testing services and scores for foreign health care workers to demonstrate English language proficiency pursuant to IIRAIRA §343. Comments are due 6/11/19. A public meeting will also be held on 5/28/19. (84 FR 20897, 5/13/19)
HUD Proposed Rule on Verification of Immigration Status of Recipients of Public Housing Assistance
Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) proposed rule which would require the verification of the eligible immigration status of all recipients of assistance under HUD’s public housing programs who are under the age of 62. Comments are due 7/9/19. (84 FR 20589, 5/10/19)
Executive Order Suspending Entry of Certain Persons Connected with Metal Industries in Iran
Presidential executive order imposing sanctions against certain persons connected with the iron, steel, aluminum, or copper industries in Iran, including the suspension of the immigrant or nonimmigrant entry of such persons into the United States. (84 FR 20761, 5/10/19)
USCIS Notice on Continuation of Documentation for Beneficiaries of TPS Designations for Nepal and Honduras
USCIS notice that DHS will not terminate TPS for Honduras or Nepal pending final disposition of the appeal in Ramos v. Nielsen. The notice further announces that DHS is extending the validity of TPS-related documentation for Nepalese TPS beneficiaries through 3/24/20. (84 FR 20647, 5/10/19)
DHS Final Rule Exempting “Criminal History and Immigration Verification” System of Records from Privacy Act
DHS final rule exempting portions of the “DHS/ICE–007 Criminal History and Immigration Verification (CHIVe)” System of Records from one or more provisions of the Privacy Act. The final rule is effective 5/9/19. (84 FR 20240, 5/9/19)
NARA Notice of Records Schedules Including USCIS Records on Notices to Appear
National Archives and Records Administration (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 USCIS records schedule relating to Notices to Appear. (84 FR 20166, 5/8/19)
DHS and DOL Temporary Final Rule Increasing the H-2B Cap for FY2019
Joint DHS and DOL temporary final rule increasing the H-2B cap for FY2019 by an additional 30,000 visas. Employers will be able to request these supplemental visas only for workers who were issued an H-2B visa or otherwise granted H-2B status in FY2016, 2017, or 2018. (84 FR 20005, 5/8/19)
EOIR 60-Day Notice and Request for Comments on Form EOIR-26
EOIR 60-day notice and request for comments on proposed revisions to Form EOIR-26, Notice of Appeal From a Decision of an Immigration Judge. Comments are due 7/8/19. (84 FR 19960, 5/7/19)
DHS Notice of Meeting of Homeland Security Advisory Council
DHS notice that the Homeland Security Advisory Council will meet in person in Washington, D.C. on 5/21/19. Part of the meeting will be open to the public. During the meeting, the council will receive an update from the Families and Children Care Panel subcommittee. (84 FR 19928, 5/7/19)
White House Issues Memo on Combating High Nonimmigrant Overstay Rates
On 4/22/19, the White House issued a memo on combating high nonimmigrant visa overstay rates. (84 FR 19853, 5/7/19)
DOS Final Rule on Requests for Waivers of Inadmissibility
DOS final rule modifying the non-statutory requirement for consular officers to refer §212(d)(3)(A)(i) waiver requests to the Department of State for consideration based on an applicant’s request by limiting the requirement to certain specified circumstances. Effective 5/6/19. (84 FR 19712, 5/6/19)
USCIS 30-Day Extension of Comment Period on Proposed Revisions to Form I-508
USCIS 30-day extension of a comment period originally announced at 84 FR 4522 on proposed revisions to Form I-508, Waiver of Rights, Privileges, Exemptions and Immunities. Comments are now due 6/3/19. (84 FR 19099, 5/3/19)
EOIR Notice and Request for Comments on Form EOIR-26
EOIR notice and request for comments on proposed revisions to Form EOIR-26, Notice of Appeal From a Decision of an Immigration Judge. The deadline for comments has been extended to 7/8/19 by a new notice published at 84 FR 19960. (84 FR 18586, 5/1/19)
DOS Notice Exempting Kataeb Militias from Inadmissibility for Terrorist Activities
DOS notice of determination that INA §212(a)(3)(B)(i) shall not apply with respect to any activity or association relating to the Kataeb militias in the context of the Lebanese civil war of 1975-1990. (84 FR 18108, 4/29/19)
DOS Notice Exempting Lebanese Forces Militias from Inadmissibility for Terrorist Activities
DOS notice of determination that INA §212(a)(3)(B)(i) shall not apply with respect to any activity or association relating to the Lebanese Forces militias in the context of the Lebanese civil war of 1975-1990. (84 FR 18108, 4/29/19)
DHS Final Rule to Remove Privacy Act Exemptions from “DHS/ALL-018 Administrative Grievance Records” System of Records
DHS final rule to remove Privacy Act exemptions previously applied to the “DHS/ALL-018 Administrative Grievance Records” system of records. The rule is effective 4/29/19. (84 FR 17941, 4/29/19)
DOJ Notice and Request for Comments on Proposed Revisions to Forms EOIR-42A and EOIR-42B
DOJ notice and request for comments on proposed revisions to Form EOIR-42A and Form EOIR-42B. Comments are due 5/28/19. (84 FR 17891, 4/26/19)
USCIS 60-Day Notice and Request for Comments on Proposed Revisions to Form I-90
USCIS 60-day notice and request for comments on proposed revisions to Form I-90, Application to Replace Permanent Resident Card. Comments are due 6/25/19. (84 FR 17870, 4/26/19)
USCIS 30-Day Extension of Comment Period on Proposed Revisions to Form N-336
USCIS 30-day extension of a comment period originally announced at 84 FR 1195 on proposed revisions to Form N-336, Request for Hearing on a Decision in Naturalization Proceedings under Section 336. Comments are now due 5/28/19. (84 FR 17868, 4/26/19)
USCIS 60-Day Notice and Request for Comments on Proposed Revisions to Form N-648
USCIS 60-day notice and request for comments on proposed revisions to Form N-648, Medical Certification for Disability Exceptions. Comments are due 6/25/19. (84 FR 17870, 4/26/19)