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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
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USCIS 60-Day Notice of Comment Request on Proposed Revisions for N-600
USCIS second notice of a 60-day comment period on proposed revisions for N-600, Application for Certification of Citizenship to allow for comments on additional changes to the form and instructions. Comments are now due by 10/15/18. (83 FR 40547, 8/15/18)
USCIS 30-Day Notice of Comment Request on Proposed Revisions for N-600K
USCIS 30-day notice of a comment request period on proposed revisions for Form N-600K, Application for Citizenship and Issuance of Certificate Under Section 322. Comments are now due by 9/14/18. (83 FR 40544, 8/15/18)
USCIS 60-Day Notice of Comment Request Period on Proposed Revisions to Form G-845
USCIS 60-day notice of comment request period on proposed revisions to Form G-845, Document Verification Request and Supplement. Comments are due by 10/15/18. (83 FR 40546, 8/15/18)
USCIS 30-Day Notice of Comment Request Period on Proposed Revisions to N-426
USCIS 30-day notice of a comment request period on proposed revisions to Form N-426, Request for Certification of Military or Naval Service. Comments are now due by 9/14/18. (83 FR 40545, 8/15/18)
HHS Notice of Intent to Fund 700 Additional Beds to Keep Unaccompanied Children in Custody
HHS (Department of Health and Human Services) notice of intent to provide up to $19,011,218 of funding for 700 beds to keep unaccompanied children in custody. (83 FR 40519, 8/15/18)
DHS Notice of Extension of the Designation of Yemen for TPS
DHS notice on the extension of the designation of Yemen for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for 18 months, from 9/4/18 through 3/3/20. The notice includes procedures for re-registration and applying for EADs with USCIS. (83 FR 40307, 8/14/18)
DOS Notice of Request for Public Comment on DS-5507
DOS 60-day notice of request for public comment on DS-5507, Affidavit of Physical Presence or Residence, Parentage and Support. Comments are due by 10/9/18. (83 FR 39493, 8/9/18)
CBP 30-Day Extension of a Notice on Collection of Biometric Information
CBP 30-day notice and request for comments on CBP’s collection of biometrics, including a revision to include the collection of biometrics from certain travelers entering and existing the United States in vehicles. Comments are now due by 9/10/18. (83 FR 39454, 8/9/18)
DHS Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Implementation of Exemptions to System of Records
DHS issued a notice of proposed rulemaking to exempt portions of the system of records from one or more provisions of the Privacy Act because of criminal, civil, and administrative enforcement requirements by rescinding two prior SORNs. Comments must be received by 8/30/18. (83 FR 36792, 7/31/18)
DHS Notice of a New System of Records Related to USCIS Records
DHS notice of a new system of records by consolidating two legacy systems of records related to the collection and maintenance of USCIS records. Comments are due by 8/30/18 and the system will be effective upon publication. Routine uses will become effective 8/30/18. (83 FR 36950, 7/31/18)
DHS Final Rule Exempting “DHS/ALL–039 Foreign Access Management System of Records’” from the Privacy Act
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EOIR Notice of Request for Comments on Proposed Revisions to Form EOIR-28
EOIR notice of request for comments on proposed revisions to Form EOIR-28, Notice of Entry of Appearance at Attorney or Representative Before the Immigration Court. Comments are due by 9/24/18. (83 FR 35498, 7/26/18)
EOIR Notice of Request for Comments on Proposed Revisions to Form EOIR-58
EOIR notice of request for comments on proposed revisions, and reinstatement with change, to Form EOIR-58, Unfair Immigration-Related Employment Practices Complaint Form. Comments are due by 9/24/18. (83 FR 35497, 7/26/18)
DOS 30-Day Notice of Request for Comments on DS-230
DOS 30-day notice of request for comments on the DS-230, Application for Immigrant Visa and Alien Registration, which is used to collect biographical information from individuals seeking Cuban Family Reunification Parole or in lieu of the DS-260. Comments are due by 8/27/18. (83 FR 35533, 7/26/18)
DOS Maintains Designation of al-Shabaab as a Foreign Terrorist Organization
DOS notice maintaining the designation of al-Shabaab (and other aliases) as a foreign terrorist organization pursuant to section 219 of the INA. (83 FR 35308, 7/25/18)
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DOS 60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection on DS-156E
DOS 60-day notice and request for comments on DS-156E, Nonimmigrant Treaty Trader/Investor Application. Comments are due 9/21/18. (83 FR 34909, 7/23/18)
ICE Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Adjusting Program Fees for the Student and Exchange Visitor Program
DHS proposes to adjust its fee schedule for students and exchange visitors as well as for petitioning and certified schools. These fees are associated with SEVP and SEVIS. Comments are due 9/17/18. (83 FR 33762, 7/17/18)
USCIS 60-Day Request for Comments on Proposed Revisions to Forms I-600, I-600A, and Supplements
USCIS 60-day notice of a comment request period on proposed revisions to Forms I-600, I-600A, and I-600A Supplements 1 and 2. Comments are due by 9/17/18. (83 FR 33248, 7/17/18)
DOJ Final Rule Delegating Authority Concerning International Prisoner Transfer Program
DOJ final rule effective 7/13/18 delegating authority concerning the International Prisoner Transfer Program. Responsibility for international prison transfers is moving from the Office of Enforcement Operations to the Office of International Affairs. (83 FR 32579, 7/13/18)
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DOS notice designating al-Ashtar Brigades (and other aliases) as a foreign terrorist organization pursuant to section 219 of the INA. (83 FR 32179, 7/11/18)
DHS Final Rule Eliminating Nonimmigrant Visa Exemption for Certain Caribbean Residents Using H-2A Program
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DOS Final Rule on Documentation of Nonimmigrants Under the INA
DOS issued a final rule finalizing changes regarding the requirement of a passport and a visa to certain Caribbean nationals coming to the U.S. through the H-2A program, requiring them to enter with a H-2A visa. Rule is effective 8/6/18. (83 FR 31451, 7/6/18)
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