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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
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 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)
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)
DHS Notice of Determination Regarding Border in Yuma County, Arizona
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 Yuma County, Arizona. (84 FR 17187, 4/24/19)
DHS Notice of Determination Regarding Border in New Mexico
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 New Mexico. (84 FR 17185, 4/24/19)
DOS Notice Regarding the Applicability of INA §212(a)(3)(B)(vi)(III) to Certain Groups
DOS notice of determination stating that INA §212(a)(3)(B)(vi)(III) shall not apply to any group solely based on its provision of material support to a terrorist organization that is a foreign government sub-entity, with certain exceptions. (84 FR 17227, 4/24/19)
DHS Notice of Determination Regarding Border Near San Luis, Arizona
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 San Luis, Arizona. (84 FR 17184, 4/24/19)
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)