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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
DOS Request for Comments on Revisions to Form DS-10
DOS 30-day notice and request for comments on revisions to Form DS-10, Birth Affidavit, which is used to show U.S. nationality for people born in the United States who were not issued a birth certificate. Comments are due by 7/26/17. (82 FR 28928, 6/26/17)
Executive Order 13802 Regarding Nonimmigrant Visa Interview Wait Times
Copy of Executive Order 13802, which directs that a portion of Executive Order 13597, issued on 1/19/12, be deleted. The deleted portion directed that 80 percent of nonimmigrant visa applicants should be interviewed within three weeks of receipt of their applications. (82 FR 28747, 6/26/17)
DOJ Request for Comments on Proposed Revisions to Form EOIR-56
DOJ request for comments on proposed revisions to Form EOIR-56, Request to be Included on the List of Pro Bono Legal Service Providers for Individuals in Immigration Proceedings, which EOIR seeks to replace with an electronic system. Comments are due 8/25/17. (82 FR 28906, 6/26/17)
DOS Amends Foreign Terrorist Designation of Al-Qa’ida in the Arabian Peninsula to Include Aliases
DOS notice amending the designation of al-Qa’ida in the Arabian Peninsula as a foreign terrorist organization pursuant to Section 219 of the INA to include additional aliases. (82 FR 28731, 6/23/17)
DOS Amends Foreign Terrorist Designation of Hizballah to Include Aliases
DOS notice amending the designation of Hizballah as a foreign terrorist organization pursuant to Section 219 of the INA to include additional aliases. (82 FR 28730, 6/23/17)
DOS Request for Comments on Revisions to Medical Exam Forms
DOS request for comments on revisions to four forms related to medical exams for visa or refugee applicants. The four forms are the DS–2054, DS–3030, DS–3025, and DS–3026. Comments are due 8/21/17. (82 FR 28544, 6/22/17)
Presidential Memorandum on the Effective Date of EO 13780
White House memo of 6/14/17, stating that the effective date of each enjoined provision of Executive Order 13780 will be the date and time at which the referenced injunctions are lifted or stayed with respect to that provision. (82 FR 27965, 6/19/17)
HHS Comment Request on Form ORR-C-1, Request for Specific Consent to Juvenile Court Jurisdiction
HHS 60-day request for comments on Form ORR-C-1, Request for Specific Consent to Juvenile Court Jurisdiction, which is used to collect information on certain unaccompanied alien children (UAC) in HHS custody. (82 FR 26690, 6/8/17)
DOS Revokes Terrorist Designation of Abu Nidal Organization
DOS notice that the designation of the Abu Nidal Organization (and other aliases) as a foreign terrorist organization pursuant to Section 219 of the INA is revoked. (82 FR 25654, 6/2/17)
USCIS Extension of Comment Period on Revisions to Form I-485 and Supplements A and J
USCIS extension of a comment period announced at 82 FR 16053 on 3/31/17, requesting comments on proposed revisions to Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status, as well as Form I-485 Supplement A and Supplement J. Comments are now due 6/22/17. (82 FR 24987, 5/31/17)
CBP Request for Applicants for User Fee Advisory Committee
CBP request for applicants for appointment to the CBP user fee advisory committee, which provides advice to the DHS secretary on matters related to fees, including immigration user fees. Applications should be submitted by 7/14/17. (83 FR 24729, 5/30/17)
DHS Notice of Six-Month Extension of TPS for Haiti
DHS notice announcing the extension of the designation of Haiti for temporary protected status (TPS) for six months, from 7/23/17 through 1/22/18. The 60-day re-registration period runs from 5/24/17 through 7/24/17. (82 FR 23830, 5/24/17)
Notice of Public Hearing on NAFTA Negotiations and Request for Comments
Notice of public hearing and request for comments from the Office of the United States Trade Representative regarding negotiations on the modernization of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). The hearing will be 6/27/17 in Washington, D.C. Comments are due 6/12/17. (82 FR 23699, 5/23/17)
DHS Notice of Public Meeting of Academic Advisory Council
DHS notice that the Homeland Security Academic Advisory Council will hold a public meeting on 6/5/17 in Washington, D.C. The HSAAC advises DHS leadership on matters related to homeland security and the academic community, including issues relating to international students. (82 FR 22672, 5/17/17)
USCIS Request for Comments on Revisions to Form I-290B, Notice of Appeal or Motion
USCIS 60-day notice and request for comments on proposed revisions to Form I-290B, Notice of Appeal or Motion. Comments are due 7/17/17. (82 FR 22557, 5/16/17)
USCIS 30-Day Extension of Comment Period on Independent Evaluation of the SAVE Program
USCIS 30-day extension of the comment period originally announced at 82 FR 11476 on 2/23/17 on a new information collection, Form G-1503, Independent Evaluation of the Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements (SAVE) Program. (82 FR 22344, 5/15/17)
DOS 60-Day Notice and Comment Request on Revisions to Form DS-160, Application for Nonimmigrant Visa
DOS 60-day notice and request for comments on proposed revisions to Form DS-160, Application for Nonimmigrant Visa. Comments are due 7/7/17. (82 FR 21450, 5/8/17)
DOS Notice of New Form DS-5535, Supplemental Questions for Visa Applicants
DHS notice of request for emergency OMB approval and public comment on a new Form DS-5535, Supplemental Questions for Visa Applicants, to collect information from visa applicants who have been determined to warrant additional scrutiny. Comments are due 5/18/17. (82 FR 20956, 5/4/17)
DHS Notice of Proposed New DHS/ICE–016 FALCON Search and Analysis System of Records
DHS notice of the proposed establishment of a new system of records titled ‘‘DHS/ICE–016 FALCON Search and Analysis System of Records,’’ a consolidated information management system to enable ICE personnel to search, analyze, and visualize volumes of existing information. (82 FR 20905, 5/4/17)
DHS Proposed Rule Exempting New DHS/ICE–016 FALCON Search and Analysis System of Records from Privacy Act
DHS Notice of Proposed Rulemaking proposing to exempt portions of the new DHS/ICE–016 FALCON Search and Analysis System of Records from certain provisions of the Privacy Act. Comments are due 6/5/17. (82 FR 20844, 5/4/17)
DOJ 60-Day Notice and Comment Request on Form EOIR-27
DOJ 60-day notice and comment request on Form EOIR-27, Notice of Entry of Appearance as Attorney or Representative Before the Board of Immigration Appeals. Comments are due 7/3/17. (82 FR 20489, 5/2/17)
DOS 60-Day Notice and Request for Comments on Form DS-156, Nonimmigrant Visa Application
DOS 60-day notice and request for comments on proposed revisions to Form DS-156, Nonimmigrant Visa Application. Direct requests for copies of the proposed collection instrument and supporting documents to PRA_Burdencomments@state.gov. (82 FR 20527, 5/2/17)
CBP Extension of Comment Period on Revision to EVUS Regarding Social Media Information
CBP 30-day extension of the comment period on a proposed revision to the Electronic Visa Update System (EVUS) originally announced at 82 FR 11237 on 2/21/17 that would add an optional question requesting individuals’ social media identifiers. Comments are now due 5/30/17. (82 FR 19380, 4/27/17)
DOS Request for Comments on Affidavit of Relationship for Minors from El Salvador, Guatemala, or Honduras
DOS 30-day notice and request for comments on Form DS-7699, Affidavit of Relationship (AOR) for Minors Who Are Nationals Of El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras. Comments are due 5/26/17. (82 FR 19308, 4/26/17)
Presidential Executive Order: Buy American and Hire American
Executive Order signed by President Trump on 4/18/17, titled Buy American and Hire American. (82 FR 18837, 4/21/17)