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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 Meeting of Homeland Security Advisory Council
DHS notice that the Homeland Security Advisory Council will meet in a teleconference open to the public on 2/28/19. (84 FR 2899, 2/8/19)
DHS Notice of Determination Regarding Border Near San Diego
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 the San Diego area. (84 FR 2897, 2/8/19)
DHS Notice of Meeting of Data Privacy and Integrity Advisory Committee
DHS notice that the Data Privacy and Integrity Advisory Committee will meet in a teleconference open to the public on 2/26/19. During the meeting, the Committee will review and vote on a report on privacy considerations in biometric facial recognition technology. (84 FR 2898, 2/8/19)
HHS Annual Update of Poverty Guidelines for 2019
Health and Human Services (HHS) notice providing the annual update of the HHS poverty guidelines to account for last calendar year’s increase in prices as measured by the Consumer Price Index, effective 1/11/19. (84 FR 1167, 2/1/19)
USCIS 30-Day Extension of Comment Request Period on Proposed Revisions to Form I-693
USCIS 30-day extension of a comment period originally announced at 83 FR 52228 on 10/16/18 on proposed revisions to Form I-693, Report of Medical Examination and Vaccination Record. Comments are now due 3/4/19. (84 FR 1189, 2/1/19)
USCIS 60-Day Notice and Request for Comments on Proposed Revisions to Form N-445
USCIS 60-day notice and request for comments on proposed revisions to Form N-445, Notice of Naturalization Oath Ceremony. Comments are due 4/2/19. (84 FR 1188, 2/1/19)
USCIS 60-Day Notice and Request for Comments on Proposed Revisions to Form N-336
USCIS 60-day notice and request for comments on proposed revisions to Form N-336, Request for Hearing on a Decision in Naturalization Proceedings Under Section 336. Comments are due 4/2/19. (84 FR 1195, 2/1/19)
USCIS Issues Final Rule Governing Cap-Subject H-1B Petitions
USCIS final rule requiring petitioners seeking to file cap-subject H-1B petitions, including those eligible for the advanced degree exemption, to first electronically register during a designated period. USCIS is suspending the registration requirement for the FY2020 cap season. (84 FR 888, 1/31/19)
DOL Notice of Comment Request Period on Proposed Revisions to H-2B Labor Certification Forms
DOL notice and request for comments on proposed revisions to several forms related to the H-2B Foreign Labor Certification program. Comments are due 3/4/19. (84 FR 798, 1/31/19)
DHS Notice of Cancellation of Meeting of Homeland Security Advisory Council
DHS notice that the meeting of the Homeland Security Advisory Council which was scheduled to take place on 1/31/19 is cancelled due to the lapse in appropriations for DHS. (84 FR 466, 1/29/19)
DOL Annual Adjustment of Penalties for D-1, H-1B, H-2A, and H-2B Visa Program Violations for 2019
DOL final rule effective 1/23/19 implementing the annual adjustment of certain penalties for inflation required by the Inflation Adjustment Act. Among the penalties affected are penalties for employer violations of the D-1, H-1B, H-2A, and H-2B visa programs. (84 FR 213, 1/23/19)
DHS Notice of Eligible H-2A and H-2B Countries for 2019
DHS notice of the 84 countries whose nationals are eligible to participate in the H-2A program and the 81 countries whose nationals are eligible to participate in the H-2B program. The designations are effective from 1/19/19 and shall be without effect after 1/18/20. (84 FR 133, 1/18/19)
DHS Notice of Meeting of Homeland Security Advisory Council
DHS notice that the Homeland Security Advisory Council (HSAC) will meet via teleconference on 1/31/19. Members of the public may register to attend the meeting. The council will receive a progress update from the CBP Families and Children Care Panel, among other agenda items. (83 FR 66724, 12/27/18)
CBP Final Rule to Exempt DHS/CBP–024 CBP Intelligence Records System from Privacy Act
CBP final rule to exempt portions of the DHS/CBP–024 CBP Intelligence Records System from certain provisions of the Privacy Act. The rule is effective 12/27/18. (83 FR 66557, 12/27/18)
DOL Releases Notice of 2019 Adverse Effect Wage Rates for Non-Range Occupations
DOL notice with the 2019 Adverse Effect Wage Rates for the employment of temporary or seasonal nonimmigrant foreign workers (H-2A workers) to perform agricultural labor or services other than the herding or production of livestock on the range. Rates applicable as of 1/9/19. (83 FR 66306, 12/26/18)
DOL Releases Notice of 2019 Adverse Effect Wage Rates for Range Occupations
DOL notice with the 2019 Adverse Effect Wage Rates for the employment of temporary or seasonal nonimmigrant foreign workers (H-2A workers) to perform herding or production of livestock on the range. Rates applicable as of 1/1/19. (83 FR 66307, 12/26/18)
Executive Order on Closing of Executive Departments and Agencies on December 24, 2018
Presidential executive order of 12/18/18 directing that all executive departments and agencies of the federal government shall be closed on 12/24/18, the day before Christmas. (83 FR 65481, 12/21/18)
EOIR Notice Correcting Scrivener’s Error in CFR
EOIR notice correcting a scrivener’s error to 8 CFR §1240.26 in the official text of the Code of Federal Regulations. (83 FR 65485, 12/21/18)
USCIS Extension of Comment Period on Proposed Revisions to Form I-600, I-600A, and Supplements
USCIS 30-day extension of a comment period previously announced at 83 FR 33248 on 7/17/18 regarding proposed revisions to Forms I-600, I-600A, and I-600A Supplements 1 and 2. Comments are now due by 1/22/19. (83 FR 65707, 12/21/18)
DHS Notification of Temporary Extension of the Applicability of Regulations to Locations Along Southwest Border
DHS notification extending the applicability of regulations governing conduct on federal property found at 41 CFR Part 102-74, Subpart C to locations along the southwest border. The notice states that this is in response to the migrant caravan traveling toward the border. (83 FR 63775, 12/12/18)
DOS 60-Day Notice and Request for Comment on Proposed Revisions to Form DS-234
DOS 60-Day notice and request for comment on proposed revisions to Form DS-234, Special Immigrant Visa Biodata Form. Comments are due 2/11/19. (83 FR 63697, 12/11/18)
USCIS 60-Day Notice and Request for Comments on Proposed Revisions to Form G-639
USCIS 60-day notice and request for comments on proposed revisions to Form G-639, Freedom of Information/Privacy Act Request. Comments are due 2/11/19. (83 FR 63665, 12/11/18)
Extension of Comment Period for Joint DHS and DOL Proposed Rule on Modernizing Recruitment Requirements for H-2B Workers
Extension of the comment period on a joint DHS and DOL proposed rule on modernizing recruitment requirements for H-2B workers by replacing the currently required print newspaper advertisements with electronic advertisements. Comments are now due 12/28/18. (83 FR 63430, 12/10/18)
Extension of Comment Period for DOL Proposed Rule on Modernizing Recruitment Requirements for H-2A Workers
DOL extension of the comment period on a proposed rule on modernizing recruitment requirements for H-2A workers by replacing the currently required print newspaper advertisements with electronic advertisements. Comments are now due 12/28/18. (83 FR 63456, 12/10/18)
Executive Order on Closing of Executive Departments and Agencies on December 5, 2018
Presidential executive order of 12/1/18 directing that all executive departments and agencies of the federal government shall be closed on 12/5/18 as a mark of respect for George Herbert Walker Bush. (83 FR 62687, 12/4/18)