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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 60-Day Notice and Request for Comments on Proposed Revisions to Form I-914 and Supplements
USCIS 60-day notice and request for comments on proposed revisions to Form I-914, Application for T Nonimmigrant Status, and Supplements A and B. Comments are due 3/12/18. (83 FR 1268, 1/10/18)
Department of the Treasury Notice on Immigration Bond Interest Rates
Department of the Treasury notice that for the period beginning 1/1/18 and ending 3/31/18, the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Immigration Bond interest rate is 1.24 per centum per annum. (83 FR 966, 1/8/18)
DOL Notice Correcting Error in Previous Notice on Adverse Effect Wage Rate for Range Occupations in 2018
DOL notice correcting an error in a previous notice published at 82 FR 60767 on 12/22/17 announcing the 2018 Adverse Effect Wage Rate for H-2A range occupations. The correct figure is $1,584.22/month. (83 FR 152, 1/2/18)
DOL Annual Adjustment of Penalties for D-1, H-1B, H-2A, and H-2B Visa Program Violations for 2018
DOL final rule effective 1/2/18 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. (83 FR 7, 1/2/18)
USCIS 30-Day Notice and Request for Comments on Changes to Form I-907
USCIS 30-day notice and request for comments on proposed revisions to the Application for Premium Processing Service. Comments are due by 1/26/18. (82 FR 61318, 12/27/17)
DOL Notice with Adverse Effect Wage Rate for Range Occupations in 2018
DOL notice announcing the Adverse Effect Wage Rate for 2018 for the employment of temporary or seasonal nonimmigrant workers (H-2A workers) to perform herding or production of livestock on the range. The notice is effective 1/1/18. (82 FR 60767, 12/22/17)
USCIS 60-Day Notice and Request for Comments on Proposed Revisions to Form I-129CW
USCIS 60-day notice and request for comments on proposed revisions to Form I-129CW, Petition for a CNMI-Only Nonimmigrant Transitional Worker. Comments are due by 2/20/18. (82 FR 60756, 12/22/17)
DOL Notice with Adverse Effect Wage Rate for Non-Range Occupations in 2018
DOL notice with the Adverse Effect Wage Rate for 2018 for 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. The notice is effective 1/4/18. (82 FR 60628, 12/21/17)
DOL Request for Comments on Revision of Form ETA-9142-B-CAA
DOL request for comments on proposed revisions to Form ETA-9142-B-CAA (Attestation for Employers Seeking to Employ H-2B Nonimmigrant Workers Under Section 543 of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2017). Comments are due 2/20/18. (82 FR 60629, 12/21/17)
DOS 30-Day Notice and Request for Comments on Changes to Form DS-7002, Training/Internship Placement Plan
DOS 30-day notice and request for comments on proposed changes to Form DS-7002, Training/Internship Placement Plan. Comments are due 1/19/18. (82 FR 60466, 12/20/17)
DHS Notice on the Termination of the Designation of Nicaragua for TPS
DHS notice that the designation of Nicaragua for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) will terminate on 1/5/19. Nicaraguan TPS beneficiaries who wish to maintain TPS through 1/5/19 must re-register between 12/15/17 and 2/13/18. (82 FR 59636, 12/15/17)
DHS Notice on Six-Month Extension of TPS Designation for Honduras
DHS notice that the period of designation for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Honduras has been automatically extended for six months through 7/5/18. The 60-day re-registration period runs from 12/15/17 through 2/13/18. (82 FR 59630, 12/15/17)
DOS Proposed Rule on Passports and Consular Reports of Birth Abroad
DOS proposed 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. Comments are due 2/12/18. (82 FR 58778, 12/14/17)
DOS 30-Day Notice and Request for Comments on New eMedical System for Visa Applicant Medical Exams
DOS 30-day notice and request for comments on a proposed new eMedical system into which panel physicians will input visa applicants’ medical exam results. DOS anticipates a full rollout by the end of 2018. Comments are due 1/12/18. (82 FR 58673, 12/13/17)
ICE Extension of Comment Request on New 287(g) Needs Assessment Form
ICE 30-day extension of a comment request period originally announced at 82 FR 43566 on 9/18/17 on a new form used to evaluate a state or local law enforcement agency that has expressed interest in partnering with ICE under the 287(g) program. (82 FR 58432, 12/12/17)
ICE 60-Day Comment Request on Revisions to Form I-901, Fee Remittance for Certain F, J and M Nonimmigrants
ICE 60-day notice and request for comments on proposed revisions to Form I-901, Fee Remittance for Certain F, J and M Nonimmigrants. Comments are due 2/6/18. (82 FR 58011, 12/8/17)
USCIS Comment Request on Revisions to Form G-28 and Form G-28I
USCIS 60-day notice and request for comments on proposed revisions to Form G-28 and Form G-28I. Comments are due 2/5/18. (82 FR 57604, 12/6/17)
EOIR Final Rule on Denials of Suspension of Deportation and Cancellation of Removal
EOIR final rule adopting without change the rule proposed at 81 FR 86291 on 11/30/16. The final rule allows IJs and the BIA to issue final denials of suspension of deportation and cancellation of removal applications regardless of whether the annual cap has been reached. (82 FR 57336, 12/5/17)
USCIS Extension of Comment Period on Revisions to Form N-300, Application to File Declaration of Intention
USCIS notice of a 30-day extension of the comment period on revisions to Form N-300, Application to File Declaration of Intention. The comment period was originally announced at 82 FR 43395 on 9/15/17. Comments are now due 1/2/18. (82 FR 56986, 12/1/17)
USCIS Extension of Comment Period on Electronic Payment Processing
USCIS notice of a 30-day extension of the comment period on USCIS electronic payment processing originally announced at 82 FR 43248 on 9/14/17. Comments are now due 1/2/18. (82 FR 56987, 12/1/17)
EOIR Extension of Comment Request Period on Revisions to Form EOIR-29
EOIR notice extending the comment period on revisions to Form EOIR-29, Notice of Appeal to the Board of Immigration Appeals from a Decision of a DHS Officer, for 30 days. The comment period was previously announced at 82 FR 45304 on 9/28/17. Comments are now due 1/2/18. (82 FR 56845, 11/30/17)
OMB Notice of 2018 Standard Occupational Classification Final Decisions
Notice of OMB’s final decision for the 2018 revision of the Standard Occupation Classification (SOC). Federal statistical agencies will begin using the 2018 SOC for occupational data they publish for reference years beginning on or after 1/1/18. (82 FR 56271, 11/28/17)
DOS 30-Day Notice of Extension of Form DS-5535, Supplemental Questions for Visa Applicants
DOS 30-day notice and request for comment on the extension of Form DS-5535, Supplemental Questions for Visa Applicants. Form DS-5535 was originally temporarily approved for six months, and DHS now seeks to extend the approval for three years. Comments are due 12/27/17. (82 FR 56099, 11/27/17)
DHS Notice of Meeting of the Homeland Security Advisory Council
DHS notice that the Homeland Security Advisory Council will meet in Washington, D.C. on 12/8/17. The meeting will be partially closed to the public. (82 FR 55851, 11/24/17)
CNMI-Only Transitional Worker Numerical Limitation for FY2018–FY2020
DHS notice announcing the annual fiscal year numerical limitation for the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI)-Only Transitional Worker (CW–1) nonimmigrant classification for the remainder of the transition period, which is scheduled to end on 12/31/19. (82 FR 55493, 11/22/17)