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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
DOS Notice Regarding the Applicability of INA §212(a)(3)(B)(vi)(III) to Foreign Governments
DOS notice of determination stating that INA §212(a)(3)(B)(vi)(III) shall not apply to any ministry, department, agency, division, or other group or subgroup within any foreign government, with certain exceptions. (84 FR 17230, 4/24/19)
DOS Final Rule on Discontinuance of Visa Grants Pursuant to INA §243(d)
DOS final rule setting out the procedures that consular officers in a country subject to sanctions under INA §243(d) for refusal to accept one or more of its nationals ordered removed from the U.S. must follow to discontinue granting certain visas to nationals of that country. (84 FR 16610, 4/22/19)
NARA Notice of Records Schedules from USCIS Ombudsman and CBP
National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) notice and request for comments with proposed records schedules from agencies, including DHS (USCIS Ombudsman and CBP), in which the agencies propose to dispose of records they no longer need. Comments are due 6/3/19. (84 FR 16289, 4/18/19)
DOS Designates Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as a Foreign Terrorist Organization
DOS notice of the designation of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (and all aliases) as a foreign terrorist organization pursuant to Section 219 of the Immigration and Nationality Act. (84 FR 15278, 4/15/19)
DHS Notice of Meeting of Homeland Security Advisory Council
DHS notice that the Homeland Security Advisory Council will meet via a teleconference open to the public on 4/16/19 to review the draft Emergency Interim Report of the Families and Children Care Panel Subcommittee. Registration instructions are included in the notice. (84 FR 14126, 4/9/19)
DHS Notice Increasing Greece’s ESTA Validity Period to Two Years
DHS notice that Greece satisfied the requirements for normalizing its ESTA (Electronic System for Travel Authorization) validity period for travel by its nationals under the Visa Waiver Program to two years, effective 4/8/19. (84 FR 13795, 4/8/19)
Department of the Treasury Notice on Immigration Bond Interest Rates
Department of the Treasury notice that for the period beginning 4/1/19 and ending 6/30/19, the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Immigration Bond interest rate is 2.45 per centum per annum. (84 FR 13788, 4/5/19)
USCIS 30-Day Extension of Comment Period on Proposed Revisions to Form I-912
USCIS 30-day extension of a comment period previously announced at 83 FR 49120 on proposed revisions to Form I-912, Request for Fee Waiver. The changes would remove the receipt of a means-tested benefit as a criterion for receipt of a fee waiver. Comments are now due 5/6/19. (84 FR 13687, 4/5/19)
USCIS Notice of Extension of the Designation of South Sudan for TPS
USCIS notice extending the designation of South Sudan for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for 18 months from 5/3/19 through 11/2/20. The re-registration period runs from 4/5/19 through 6/4/19. (84 FR 13688, 4/5/19)
DHS Final Rule Adjusting Certain Civil Penalties for Inflation for 2019
DHS final rule increasing the amount of certain civil penalties for inflation. Among the penalties affected are penalties for document fraud, penalties assessed by ICE against employers for violations of the INA, and penalties assessed by CBP for violations of the INA. (84 FR 13499, 4/5/19)
DOJ Rule Finalizing Inflation Adjustments for Employer Penalties
DOJ rule finalizing the interim final rule at 81 FR 42491, which provides for the adjustment for inflation of the amount of certain penalties, including immigration-related employer penalties. The final rule is effective 4/5/19. (84 FR 13520, 4/5/19)
DOL Delegation of Authority to Administrative Review Board
DOL order delegating authority to review decisions of administrative law judges on specified matters, including several matters arising under the Immigration and Nationality Act, to the Administrative Review Board (ARB). (84 FR 13072, 4/3/19)
USCIS Notice Extending Validity of EADs for Liberian DED Recipients
USCIS notice automatically extending the validity of employment authorization documents for Liberian DED recipients with a printed expiration date of 3/31/19 for 180 days, through 9/27/19. The notice also provides instructions on applying for an EAD valid through 3/30/20. (84 FR 13059, 4/3/19)
DOL Interim Final Rule on Labor Certification Process for CW-1 Visas
DOL interim final rule instituting a labor certification requirement as a prerequisite for approval of CW-1 petitions for nonimmigrant workers in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI). The rule is effective 4/4/19, with comments effective through 5/31/19. (84 FR 12380, 4/1/19)
USCIS Extension of Form N-400
USCIS 30-day notice that the agency will be submitting Form N-400 to OMB as an extension, without change. USCIS will publish a separate 60-day notice when it is ready to proceed with the revision of the form. Comments on the extension are due 4/29/19. (84 FR 11997, 3/29/19)
DOS 30-Day Notice and Request for Comments on Proposed Revisions to Form DS-234
DOS 30-day notice and request for comments on proposed revisions to Form DS-234, Special Immigrant Visa Biodata Form. Comments are due 4/29/19. (84 FR 12012, 3/29/19)
DOJ Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking Soliciting Comments on Limited Representation Before EOIR
DOJ advance notice of proposed rulemaking soliciting public suggestions on potential amendments to EOIR regulations governing the rules of practice and the scope of appearance and representation before the immigration courts and the BIA. Comments are due 4/26/19. (84 FR 11446, 3/27/19)
DOS Maintains Designation of ISIS as a Foreign Terrorist Organization
DOS notice maintaining the designation of ISIS (and other aliases) as a foreign terrorist organization pursuant to section 219 of the INA. The notice also adds additional aliases. (84 FR 10881, 3/22/19)
DOL Notice on Allowable Charges for H-2A Workers and Meal Reimbursements for H-2A and H-2B Workers
DOL notice for 2019 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. (84 FR 10838, 3/22/19)
SSA Notice of New Travel and Border Crossing Records System of Records
Social Security Administration (SSA) notice of a new system of records entitled Travel and Border Crossing Records to collect information about applicants, beneficiaries, and recipients of benefits under Titles II, XVI, and XVIII who have had absences from the U.S. (84 FR 9195, 3/13/19)
NARA Notice of Agency Records Schedules Including Schedule from USCIS
National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) notice with proposed records schedules from agencies, including DHS (USCIS). Records schedules authorize agencies to dispose of records not transferred to the National Archives. Comments are due 4/29/19. (84 FR 9145, 3/13/19)
OPM Proposed Rule with Request for Comments on NAICS Update
The Office of Personnel Management issued a proposed rule to update the 2012 North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) codes used in the Federal Wage System wage survey industry regulations with the 2017 NAICS revisions published by the OMB. Comments due by 4/5/19. (84 FR 8043, 3/6/19)
DOS Maintains Designation of Kurdistan Workers’ Party as a Foreign Terrorist Organization
DOS notice maintaining the designation of Kurdistan Workers’ Party (and other aliases) as a foreign terrorist organization pursuant to section 219 of the INA. (84 FR 8150, 3/6/19)
USCIS Extension of Comment Period on Proposed Revisions to Form I-881
USCIS 30-day extension of a comment period originally announced at 83 FR 62338 on 12/3/18 on proposed revisions to Form I-881, Application for Suspension of Deportation or Special Rule Cancellation of Removal. Comments are now due 4/4/19. (84 FR 7929, 3/5/19)
DOL Announces Updates to Its Procedures for Processing H-2B Applications
DOL OFLC notice that all H-2B applications filed on or after 7/3/19 will be randomly ordered for processing based on the date of filing and the start date of work requested. The public may submit comments on these changes through 4/3/19. (84 FR 7399, 3/4/19)