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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
USCIS Extension of Comment Period on Form I-694
USCIS 30-day extension of a comment period previously announced at 82 FR 53515 on 11/16/17 on Form I-694, Notice of Appeal of Decision Under Section 210 or 245A. Comments are now due 3/26/18. (83 FR 7761, 2/22/18)
HHS Notice of Intent to Fund 450 Additional Beds to Keep Unaccompanied Children in Custody
HHS (Department of Health and Human Services) notice of intent to provide $15,000,000 of funding for 450 beds to keep unaccompanied children in custody. (83 FR 7726, 2/22/18)
USCIS 60-Day Notice and Request for Comments on Proposed Revisions to Form I-539
USCIS 60-day notice and request for comments on proposed revisions to Form I-539, Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status. Comments are due 4/16/18. (83 FR 6874, 2/15/18)
USCIS 60-Day Notice and Request for Comments on Proposed Revisions to Form I-765V
USCIS 60-day notice and request for comments on proposed revisions to Form I-765V, Application for Employment Authorization for Abused Nonimmigrant Spouse. Comments are due 4/16/18. (83 FR 6872, 2/15/18)
USCIS Request for Comments on Proposed Revisions to Form I-566
USCIS 60-day notice and request for comments on proposed revisions to Form I-566, Interagency Record of Request—A, G, or NATO Dependent Employment Authorization or Change/Adjustment To/From A, G, or NATO Status. Comments are due 4/9/18. (83 FR 5642, 2/8/18)
USCIS Extension of Comment Period on Proposed Revisions to Form I-765
USCIS extension of a comment period previously announced at 82 FR 47761 on 10/13/17 on proposed revisions to Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization. Comments are now due 3/12/18. (83 FR 5643, 2/8/18)
NARA Notice of Agency Records Schedules Including Schedule from USCIS
National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) notice and request for comments 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 3/9/18. (83 FR 5464, 2/7/18)
DOJ 30-Day Notice and Request for Comments on Proposed Revisions to Form EOIR-26A
DOJ 30-day notice and request for comments on proposed revisions to Form EOIR-26A, Fee Waiver Request. Comments are due 3/7/18. (83 FR 5145, 2/5/18)
USCIS 60-Day Notice and Request for Comments on Proposed Revisions to Form N-565
USCIS 60-day notice and request for comments on proposed revisions to Form N-565, Application for Replacement Naturalization/Citizenship document. Comments are due 4/2/18. (83 FR 4504, 1/31/18)
USCIS 60-Day Notice and Request for Comments on Proposed Revisions to Form I-129S
USCIS 60-day notice and request for comments on proposed revisions to Form I-129S, Nonimmigrant Petition Based on Blanket L Petition. Comments are due 4/2/18. (83 FR 4502, 1/31/18)
DOS Rule Finalizing Fees for Certain Passport and Citizenship Services
DOS rule finalizing the interim final rule published at 80 FR 53704 on 9/8/15 implementing changes to the Schedule of Fees for Consular Services for certain passport and citizenship services fees. The final rule is effective 4/2/18. (83 FR 4423, 1/31/18)
DOS Final Rule on Fee Increase for Passport Books and Cards
DOS final rule raising the execution fee for passport books and cards from $25 to $35, effective 4/2/18. (83 FR 4425, 1/31/18)
DOS Final Rule on Service Passports
DOS rule finalizing the interim final rule published at 81 FR 67156 on 9/30/16 that established a new service passport, which may be approved for certain non-personal services contractors who travel abroad in support of and pursuant to a contract with the U.S. government. (83 FR 4143, 1/30/18)
DOJ Adjustment of Certain Immigration-Related Employer Penalties for Inflation
DOJ final rule effective 1/29/18 implementing the annual adjustment of certain penalties for inflation, including penalties against employers for unlawful employment of immigrants and for immigration-related paperwork violations and unfair employment practices. (83 FR 3944, 1/29/18)
DOL Notice on Process Change for H-2B Labor Certifications for the April 1–September 30, 2018 Period of Need
DOL notice on a change to OFLC’s process regarding the issuance of final H-2B labor certification decisions for applications with a start date of need between 4/1/18 and 9/30/18. (83 FR 3189, 1/23/18)
DHS Notice of Determination Regarding Border in New Mexico
DHS notice of determination that the DHS Secretary has determined that it is necessary to waive certain laws, regulations, and other legal requirements regarding the land border near the Santa Teresa land port of entry in New Mexico in accordance with Executive Order 13767. (83 FR 3012, 1/22/18)
Correction to Typographical Error in USCIS Notice on Termination of TPS for El Salvador
USCIS correction to a typographical error in the notice on the termination of the designation of El Salvador for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) published at 83 FR 2654 on 1/18/18. (83 FR 3014, 1/22/18)
USCIS Request for Comments on Proposed Revisions to Form I-910, Application for Civil Surgeon Designation
USCIS 60-day notice and request for comments on proposed revisions to Form I-910, Application for Civil Surgeon Designation. Comments are due 3/20/18. (83 FR 2815, 1/19/18)
USCIS Notice on the Termination of the Designation of El Salvador for Temporary Protected Status
USCIS notice on the termination of the designation of El Salvador for TPS on 9/9/19. Holders of TPS from El Salvador who wish to maintain their TPS and EADs through 9/9/19 must re-register for TPS in accordance with the procedures set forth in the notice. (83 FR 2654, 1/18/18)
USCIS Notice on the Termination of the Designation of Haiti for Temporary Protected Status
USCIS notice on the termination of the designation of Haiti for TPS on 7/22/19. Holders of TPS from Haiti who wish to maintain their TPS and Employment Authorization Documents through 7/22/19 must re-register for TPS in accordance with the procedures set forth in the notice. (83 FR 2648, 1/18/18)
DHS Notice of Eligible H-2A and H-2B Countries for 2018
DHS notice of the 83 countries whose nationals are eligible to participate in the H-2A program and the 82 countries whose nationals are eligible to participate in the H-2B program. The notice is effective 1/18/18 and shall be without effect after 1/18/19. (83 FR 2646, 1/18/18)
HHS Annual Update of Poverty Guidelines for 2018
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 1/13/18. (83 FR 2642, 1/18/18)
NARA Notice of Agency Records Schedules Including Schedules from CBP and USCIS
National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) notice and request for comments with proposed records schedules from agencies, including DHS. Records schedules authorize agencies to dispose of records not transferred to the National Archives. Comments are due 2/15/18. (83 FR 2221, 1/16/18)
USCIS 60-Day Notice and Request for Comments on Proposed Revisions to Form I-290B
USCIS 60-day notice and request for comments on proposed revisions to Form I-290B, Notice of Appeal or Motion. Comments are due 3/13/18. (83 FR 1624, 1/12/18)
ICE 30-Day Notice and Request for Comments on Proposed Revisions to SEVIS Forms I-17 and I-20
ICE 30-day notice and request for comments on proposed revisions to SEVIS Forms I-17 and I-20. The revisions are updates to the burden estimates to better reflect the number of potential respondents. (83 FR 1267, 1/10/18)