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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
CBP 60-Day Notice and Request for Comments on Proposed Changes to Form I-736
CBP 60-day notice and request for comments on proposed changes to CBP Form I-736, Guam-CNMI Visa Waiver Information. Comments are due by 8/13/18. (83 FR 27340, 6/12/18)
USCIS Notice on the Termination of the Designation of Honduras for Temporary Protected Status
USCIS notice on the termination of the designation of Honduras for TPS on 1/5/20. Holders of TPS from Honduras who wish to maintain their TPS and receive an EAD valid through 1/5/20 must re-register for TPS in accordance with the procedures set forth in the notice. (83 FR 26074, 6/5/18)
DHS Notice of Proposed Rulemaking Regarding Immigration Bonds
DHS proposed two changes that would apply to surety companies certified by the Department of the Treasury to underwrite immigration bonds and their administrative appeals process. Proposed amendments would change 8 CFR Part 103. Comments are due by 8/6/18. (83 FR 25951, 6/5/18)
DOS Designates Al-Nusrah Front as a Foreign Terrorist Organization
DOS notice designating Al-Nusrah Front (and other aliases) as a foreign terrorist organization pursuant to section 219 of the INA. (83 FR 25497, 6/1/18)
DHS/DOL Temporary Rule on H-2B Cap Increase for FY2018
DHS and DOL issued a temporary rule increasing the H-2B cap for the remainder of FY2018 by an additional 15,000 visas. The rule is effective from 5/31/18 through 9/30/18, with the exception of document retention provisions effective through 9/30/21. (83 FR 24905, 5/31/18)
USCIS 60-Day Notice and Request for Comments on Proposed Changes to Form I-602
USCIS 60-day notice and request for comments on proposed revisions to Form I-602, Application by Refugee for Waiver of Inadmissibility Grounds. Comments are due by 7/30/18. (83 FR 25026, 5/31/18)
DOS Notice of Delegation of Authorities in INA §101(A)(27)(D)
DOS notice of delegation of authorities in INA §101(A)(27(D) to approve recommendations that special immigrant status be granted to individuals in exceptional circumstances and to find that granting such status is in the U.S. national interest. (83 FR 25101, 5/31/18)
USCIS Proposed Rule on Removal of the International Entrepreneur Parole Program
USCIS proposed rule to remove the International Entrepreneur Parole Program. The proposed rule lays out several options for transitioning away from the International Entrepreneur Parole Program and requests comments on the various options. Comments are due 6/28/18. (83 FR 24415, 5/29/18)
USCIS 60-Day Notice of Comment Request Period on Proposed Revisions to N-426
USCIS 60-day notice of comment request period on proposed revisions to N-426, Request for Certification of Military or Naval Service. Comments are due by 7/30/18. (83 FR 24486, 5/29/18)
USCIS Extension of Comment Period on Proposed Revisions to Form I-192
USCIS 30-day extension of a comment period previously announced at 83 FR 8498 on 2/27/18 on proposed revisions to Form I-192, Application for Advance Permission to Enter as a Nonimmigrant. Comments are now due 6/25/18. (83 FR 24331, 5/25/18)
CBP 60-Day Notice and Request for Comments on Proposed Changes to Biometrics Collection Process
CBP 60-day notice and request for comments on proposed changes to CBP’s biometrics collection process to include the collection of biometrics from travelers in vehicles. Comments are due 7/24/18. (83 FR 24326, 5/25/18)
DOL 30-Day Notice and Request for Comments on Proposed Revisions to Form ETA-9035 and Form WH-4
DOL 30-day notice and request for comments on proposed revisions to Form ETA-9035, Labor Condition Application for Nonimmigrant Workers, and Form WH-4, Nonimmigrant Worker Information Form. Comments are due 6/25/18. (83 FR 24141, 5/24/18)
DOS Designates ISIS in the Greater Sahara as a Foreign Terrorist Organization
DOS notice designating ISIS in the Greater Sahara (and other aliases) as a foreign terrorist organization pursuant to section 219 of the INA. (83 FR 23987, 5/23/18)
USCIS Notice on the Termination of the Designation of Nepal for Temporary Protected Status
USCIS notice on the termination of the designation of Nepal for TPS on 6/24/19. Holders of TPS from Nepal who wish to maintain their TPS and receive an EAD valid through 6/24/19 must re-register for TPS in accordance with the procedures set forth in the notice. (83 FR 23705, 5/22/18)
DOJ Final Rule Amending 28 CFR Part 0 Regarding Mutual Legal Assistance Requests
DOJ final rule amending the Appendix to Subpart K to 28 CFR Part 0 to expand the list of persons who may make mutual legal assistance requests to foreign countries in criminal matters to include Associate Directors of the Office of International Affairs. (83 FR 23360, 5/21/18)
DOS Notice of Termination of the United States-Ecuador Bilateral Investment Treaty
DOS notice that the bilateral investment treaty between the United States and Ecuador terminates 5/18/18. The termination of the treaty affects the availability of E-2 visas for Ecuadorian nationals. (83 FR 23327, 5/18/18)
DOS Stay of Final Rule on Passports and Consular Reports of Birth Abroad
DOS stay of the final rule published at 83 FR 21872 on 5/11/18 regarding passports for certain sex offenders and consular reports of birth abroad. The amendments in the final rule are stayed until 6/10/18. (83 FR 22848, 5/17/18)
ORR Request for Emergency OMB Approval for Revised “Sponsorship Review Procedures for Approval for Unaccompanied Alien Children” Information Collectio
ORR request for the use of emergency processing procedures for OMB approval of its revised “Sponsorship Review Procedures for Approval for Unaccompanied Alien Children” information collection. ORR also seeks public comment, with comments due within 60 days. (83 FR 22490, 5/15/18)
USCIS Extension of Comment Period on Proposed Revisions to Form I-765V
USCIS 30-day extension of a comment period originally announced at 83 FR 6872 on 2/15/18 on proposed revisions to Form I-765V, Application for Employment Authorization for Abused Nonimmigrant Spouse. Comments are now due 6/13/18. (83 FR 22284, 5/14/18)
DOS Final Rule on Passports and Consular Reports of Birth Abroad
DOS final rule incorporating statutory passport denial and revocation requirements for certain sex offenders, setting out procedures for denying and cancelling Consular Reports of Birth Abroad, and providing information on review hearings. The rule is effective 5/11/18. (83 FR 21872, 5/11/18)
DHS Notice of Modification of “Alien Criminal Response Information Management” System of Records
DHS notice of the proposed modification and renaming of the “ACRIMe” system of records. The update adds individuals seeking approval from HHS to sponsor an unaccompanied minor as a category of individuals covered by the system of records. Comments are due 6/7/18. (83 FR 20844, 5/8/18)
DHS Proposed Rule to Exempt Revised “Criminal History and Immigration Verification” System of Records from Privacy Act
DHS proposed rule to exempt portions of the proposed revised “Criminal History and Immigration Verification” system of records (currently the “Alien Criminal Response Information Management” system of records) from certain provisions of the Privacy Act. Comments are due 6/7/18. (83 FR 20738, 5/8/18)
USCIS Extension of Comment Period on Proposed Revisions to Form I-566
USCIS 30-day extension of a comment period originally announced at 83 FR 5642 on 2/8/18 on 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 now due 6/4/18. (83 FR 19794, 5/4/18)
USCIS Notice and Request for Comments on Proposed Revisions to Form N-600
USCIS 60-day notice and request for comments on proposed revisions to Form N-600, Application for Certificate of Citizenship. Comments are due 7/3/18. (83 FR 19796, 5/4/18)
USCIS Notice and Request for Comments on Proposed Revisions to Form N-600K
USCIS 60-day notice and request for comments on proposed revisions to Form N-600K, Application for Citizenship and Issuance of Certificate under Section 322. Comments are due 7/3/18. (83 FR 19797, 5/4/18)