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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 Revision of Form I-829
USCIS 60-day notice and request for comments on revision of Form I-829, Petition by Entrepreneur To Remove Conditions on Permanent Resident Status. Comments are due by 12/5/16. (81 FR 68445, 10/4/16)
DHS Notice: EADs and Travel Authorization for Liberians Eligible for Deferred Enforced Departure
On 9/28/16, Deferred Enforced Departure for certain Liberians was extended for an additional 18 months from 10/1/16 through 3/31/18. This DHS notice provides instructions related to Employment Authorization Documents and travel authorization for eligible Liberians. (81 FR 67366, 9/30/16)
DHS Notice: Public Meeting of the Homeland Security Academic Advisory Council
DHS notice that a public meeting of the Homeland Security Academic Advisory Council will be held on 10/19/16 in Washington, D.C. Comments must be submitted in writing no later than 10/11/16. (81 FR 67366, 9/30/16)
DOS Interim Final Rule: Service Passports
This DOS interim final rule establishes 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. (81 FR 67156, 9/30/16)
USCIS 30-Day Extension of Comment Period on Revision of Form I-526
USCIS 30-day extension of the comment period on proposed revisions to Form I-526, Immigrant Petition by Alien Entrepreneur. A 60-day notice and comment period was originally published at 81 FR 44890, 7/11/16. Comments are now due by 10/26/16. (81 FR 66053, 9/26/16)
USCIS Notice of Termination of TPS for Guinea Effective 5/21/17
USCIS notice that TPS for Guinea, which was set to expire on 11/21/16, will be extended for six months for the purpose of orderly transition and will then terminate on 5/21/17. (81 FR 66064, 9/26/16)
USCIS Notice of Termination of TPS for Liberia Effective 5/21/17
USCIS notice that TPS for Liberia, which was set to expire on 11/21/16, will be extended for six months for the purpose of orderly transition and will then terminate on 5/21/17. (81 FR 66059, 9/26/16)
USCIS Notice of Termination of TPS for Sierra Leone Effective 5/21/17
USCIS notice that TPS for Sierra Leone, which was set to expire on 11/21/16, will be extended for six months for the purpose of orderly transition and will then terminate on 5/21/17. (81 FR 66054, 9/26/16)
Notice of Public Meeting of CBP User Fee Advisory Committee
CBP notice that a public meeting of the CBP User Fee Advisory Committee (UFAC) will be held on 10/19/16 in Miami. (81 FR 66050, 9/26/16)
DOL Request for Comments on Revisions to the Domestic Agricultural In-Season Wage Report
DOL request for comments on revisions to the Domestic Agricultural In-Season Wage Report, which is used to determine the appropriate minimum wage for H-2A workers. Comments are due by 10/26/16. (81 FR 66091, 9/26/16)
DOS Designates Jund al-Aqsa as a Specially Designated Global Terrorist
DOS notice of the designation of Jund al-Aqsa (and all aliases) as a specially designated global terrorist pursuant to Section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224. (81 FR 66118, 9/26/16)
DOS Maintains Designation of al-Aqsa Martyrs' Brigade as a Foreign Terrorist Organization
DOS notice of the maintenance of the designation of al-Aqsa Martyrs’ Brigade (and all aliases) as a foreign terrorist organization pursuant to Section 219 of the Immigration and Nationality Act. (81 FR 66118, 9/26/16)
USCIS 30-Day Extension of Comment Period for Form I-693
USCIS 30-day extension of a comment request period on proposed revisions to the Report of Medical Examination and Vaccination Record (Form I-693). Comments are due by 10/20/16. (81 FR 64473, 9/20/16)
USCIS 60-Day Notice and Comment Request on Revisions to Form I-589
USCIS 60-day notice and request for comments on proposed revisions to Form I-589, Application for Asylum and for Withholding of Removal. Comments are due by 11/18/16. (81 FR 64190, 9/19/16)
DOS Proposed Rule on Passport Services Fee Changes
DOS proposed rule which would increase the execution fee for passport books and cards from $25 to $35. Comments will be accepted until 11/18/16. (81 FR 64088, 9/19/16)
DOJ Notice of Public Meeting of ICE Advisory Committee on Family Residential Centers
DOJ notice that the ICE Advisory Committee on Family Residential Centers (ACFRC) will meet in Washington, DC on 10/7/16 to discuss ACFRC subcommittee reports and vote on potential recommendations. The meeting will be open to the public, and registration is required. (81 FR 63784, 9/16/16)
DOS Final Rule on Photo Requirements for Diversity Visa Applicants
DOS final rule amending the photograph requirements for diversity visa applicants at 22 CFR §42.33 to require that the photograph be taken no more than six months before the date of the lottery entry package and to prohibit the wearing of eyeglasses in the photo. (81 FR 63694, 9/16/16)
DOS Request for Comments on Affidavit of Relationship for Minors from El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras
DOS notice of request for emergency OMB approval and public comments on the Affidavit of Relationship for Minors from El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras (DS-7699). Comments are due by 9/26/16. (81 FR 63839, 9/16/16)
DOJ Extension of Comment Period on Proposed Rule Revising Unfair Employment Practices Regulations
DOJ 30-day notice of extension of the comment period on proposed rule involving revisions to Title 28 of the CFR concerning unfair immigration-related employment practices. Comments are now due by 10/14/16. (81 FR 63155, 9/14/16)
USCIS 60-Day Comment Period on Form G-639
USCIS 60-day notice of the comment period for proposed revisions to Form G-639, Freedom of Information/Privacy Act Request. Comments are due by 11/8/16. (81 FR 62521, 9/9/16)
DHS Notice of Employment Authorization Extension and Expansion for Syrian F-1 Students
DHS notice that the suspension of certain requirements governing employment for F-1 students from Syria who are experiencing severe economic hardship as a result of the civil unrest in Syria has been extended and expanded. Notice is in effect 9/9/16 through 3/31/18. (81 FR 62520, 9/9/16)
DHS Updates 8 CFR to Correct Outdated References
DHS final rule amending 8 CFR to update various outdated references, including provisions listing specific immigration officials authorized to perform various functions that did not reflect the current DHS structure. (81 FR 62353, 9/9/16)
DOS Proposed Rule on Intercountry Adoptions
DOS proposed rule which would make multiple changes to the regulations on intercountry adoption at 22 CFR Part 96. Comments are due by 11/7/16. (81 FR 62322, 9/8/16)
DOS Maintains Terrorist Organization Designation of Kata’ib Hizballah
DOS notice of the maintenance of the designation of Kata’ib Hizballah (and other aliases) as a foreign terrorist organization pursuant to Section 219 of the INA. (81 FR 61290, 9/6/16)
CBP Updates ESTA System of Records
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