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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 Final Rule on Immigration Bond Notifications
DHS final rule amending the regulations to authorize ICE to serve bond-related notices to obligors electronically. The final rule made no substantive changes from the 2023 interim final rule. The final rule is effective on 1/6/25. (90 FR 535, 1/6/25)
DHS Notice Implementing CNMI Economic Vitality & Security Travel Authorization Program
DHS general notice on the implementation of the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) Economic Vitality & Security Travel Authorization Program (EVS–TAP). Implementation will begin on 2/20/24. (90 FR 658, 1/6/25)
DHS Final Rule on Civil Monetary Penalty Adjustments for Inflation
DHS final rule on civil monetary penalty adjustments for inflation, including the assessment of civil monetary penalties for certain employment-related violations arising from the INA during 2025. Effective as of 1/2/25. (90 FR 1, 1/2/25)
DOJ Notice of Withdrawal of Proposed Rules
DOJ notice of withdrawal of two proposed rules (Motions To Reopen and Reconsider; Effect of Departure; Stay of Removal, and Good Cause for a Continuance in Immigration Proceedings), both published on November 27, 2020. (89 FR 107044, 12/31/24)
USCIS Notice Terminating Trial Testing of Redesigned Naturalization Test
USCIS notice terminating the trial testing of the redesigned naturalization test for naturalization applications after a nationwide trial. As of 12/30/24, USCIS will no longer pursue the trial test as described in 87 FR 76634 (12/15/22). (89 FR 106550, 12/30/24)
DHS Final Rule Updating the Procedures for Listing Designated Countries and Location of List
DHS final rule updates the DHS practice for notifying the public of countries designated for participation in the Visa Waiver Program (VWP). This rule does not change which countries are designated to participate in the VWP. Effective 12/23/24. (89 FR 105391, 12/27/24)
DHS/DOJ Interim Final Rule Delaying Effective Date of Security Bars and Processing Final Rule
DHS/DOJ interim final rule delaying the Security Bars and Processing Final Rule until 12/31/25. Comments are due by 1/27/25. (89 FR 105386, 12/27/24)
DOJ Interim Final Rule Clarifying Bars of Eligibility During Credible Fear and Reasonable Fear Review
DOJ interim final rule with request for comments clarifying that immigration judges' de novo review of asylum officers' credible fear and reasonable fear determinations can include a review of the asylum officers' application of any bars. Effective 12/27/24. (89 FR 105392, 12/27/24)
Advance Copy: DHS/DOJ Interim Final Rule Delaying Effective Date of Security Bars and Processing Final Rule
Advance copy of DHS/DOJ interim final rule further delaying the Security Bars and Processing Final Rule's effective date until 12/31/25. Comments will be due 30 days after publication. Interim final rule will be published in the Federal Register on 12/27/24.
USCIS 30-Day Request for Comments on Form I-360
USCIS 30-day request for comments on Form I-360, Petition for Amerasian, Widow(er), or Special Immigrant. Comments are due by 1/21/25. (89 FR 103851, 12/19/24)
DHS Final Rule on Modernizing the H-1B Program
DHS final rule amending its regulations to modernize the H-1B requirements, provide flexibility in the F-1 program, and program improvements affecting other nonimmigrant workers. Rule is effective 1/17/25. (89 FR 103054, 12/18/24)
DHS Final Rule on Modernizing the H-2 Programs
DHS final rule amending its regulations affecting the H-2A and H-2B programs and their employees. Rule is effective 1/17/25. (89 FR 103202, 12/18/24)
DHS Final Rule on Application of Certain Mandatory Bars in Fear Screenings
DHS final rule amending its regulations to allow asylum officers to consider the potential application of certain bars to asylum and statutory withholding of removal during credible fear and reasonable fear screenings. Rule is effective 1/17/25. (89 FR 103370, 12/18/24)
DOL Notice of 2025 Adverse Effect Wage Rate for Range Occupations
DOL notice of the adverse effect wage rate for workers engaged in the herding or production of livestock on the range, effective 1/1/25. (89 FR 101630, 12/16/24)
DOL Notice of 2025 Adverse Effect Wage Rate for Non-Range Occupations
DOL notice of the adverse effect wage rate for workers engaged in the employment of temporary or seasonal nonimmigrant workers (H–2A workers) to perform agricultural labor or services other than the herding or production of livestock on the range, effective 12/16/24. (89 FR 101628, 12/16/24)
DHS Final Rule Increasing Automatic Extension Period of Employment Authorization and Documentation for Certain EAD Renewal Applicants
DHS final rule amending DHS regulations to permanently increase the automatic extension period for expiring employment authorization and/or EADs for certain renewal applicants who timely filed Form I-765, from up to 18- days to up to 540 days. Rule is effective 1/13/25. (89 FR 101208, 12/13/24)
DOS Final Rule on Special Immigrant Visas
DOS issued a final rule that makes updates to reflect a statutory change to the class of individuals who may qualify for Special Immigrant Visas including U.S. government employees. Effective 12/10/24. (89 FR 99076, 12/10/24)
USCIS 30-Day Request for Comments on H-2 Forms
USCIS 30-day notice with request for comments on Form I-129N, H–2 Petitioner’s Employment-Related or Fee-Related Notification. Comments are due by 1/8/25. (89 FR 97647, 12/9/24)
DOS Public Notice with Revised Exchange Visitor Skills List
DOS public notice announcing an update of the Exchange Visitor Skills List. The updated Skills List is applicable on 12/9/24. (89 FR 97693, 12/9/24)
CBP Terminates Arrival Restrictions for Travelers from Rwanda
CBP announced the termination of arrival restrictions applicable to flights carrying persons who have recently traveled from or were otherwise present within Rwanda, effective after 11:59 pm (ET) on 12/4/24. 89 FR 96898, 12/6/24
DOL/DHS Temporary Rule Increasing FY2025 Limit for H-2B Workers and Portability Flexibility
DOL/DHS temporary rule exercising time-limited authority to increase the numerical limitation for FY2025 for the H-2B program by 64,716 and portability flexibility for H-2B workers seeking to change employers. (89 FR 95626, 12/2/24)
ICE Notice for Employment Authorization for Lebanese F-1 Students
DHS is temporarily easing regulations for F-1 students from Lebanon due to the economic crisis, allowing work authorization, extended hours, and reduced course loads while maintaining F-1 status, effective from 11/27/24 to 05/27/26. (89 FR 93634, 11/27/24)
USCIS Notice Designating Lebanon for TPS
DHS announces the designation of Lebanon for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for 18 months. This allows Lebanese nationals (and individuals without nationality who last resided in Lebanon) who have been continuously residing in the U.S. since 10/16/24 to apply for TPS. (89 FR 93641, 11/27/24)
EOIR 60-Day Notice and Comment Request on Form EOIR-40
EOIR 60-day notice and comment request on Form EOIR-40, Application for Suspension of Deportation. Comments are due 1/21/25. (89 FR 91786, 11/20/24)
DOL Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on H-2B Employer-Provided Survey Wage Methodology
DOL notice of proposed rulemaking amending and clarifying its regulations for employer-provided wage surveys for the H-2B program, proposing new requirements, and eliminating Form ETA-9165. Comments are due by 1/17/25. (89 FR 90646, 11/18/24)