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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
Department of the Treasury Notice on Immigration Bond Interest Rates
Department of the Treasury notice that for the period beginning 7/1/16 and ending 9/30/16, the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Immigration Bond interest rate is 0.27 per centum per annum. (81 FR 44926, 7/11/16)
USCIS 60-Day Comment Period on Form I-526
USCIS 60-day notice of the comment period for proposed revisions to the Immigrant Petition by Alien Entrepreneur (Form I-526). Comments are due by 9/9/16. (81 FR 44890, 7/11/16)
DHS Notice of TPS Extension for El Salvador
DHS notice of the extension of the designation of El Salvador for Temporary Protected Status for 18 months from 9/10/16 through 3/9/18. The 60-day re-registration period runs from 7/8/16 through 9/6/16. (81 FR 44645, 7/8/16)
DOS Allows Current Summer Work Travel Program Sponsors to Apply to Adjust Number of Participants
This DOS notice informs current Summer Work Travel program sponsors that effective September 1, 2016, they may apply to adjust their number of program participants beyond their respective, sponsor-specific 2011 participant program size. (81 FR 43695, 7/5/16)
DHS Adjusts Certain Civil Penalties Assessed by CBP and ICE for Inflation
DHS interim final rule effective August 1, 2016, increasing the amount of certain civil penalties for inflation. Among the penalties affected are penalties assessed by CPB for violations of the INA and penalties assessed by ICE against employers for violations of the INA. (81 FR 42987, 7/1/16)
DHS and DOL Adjust Penalties for Employer H-2B Program Violations for Inflation
Joint DHS and DOL interim final rule effective August 1, 2016, increasing for inflation the amount of penalties against employers who substantially fail to meet the terms and conditions of employing an H-2B worker or who make a willful misrepresentation in an H-2B petition. (81 FR 42983, 7/1/16)
DOL Adjusts Employer Penalties for D-1, H-1B, and H-2A Visa Program Violations for Inflation
DOL interim final rule effective August 1, 2016, increasing the amount of certain civil penalties for inflation. Among the penalties affected are penalties for employer violations of the D-1, H-1B, and H-2A visa programs. (81 FR 43429, 7/1/16)
DOJ Adjusts Certain Immigration-Related Employer Penalties for Inflation
DOJ interim final rule effective August 1, 2016, increasing the amount of certain penalties for inflation. Penalties affected include those against employers for unlawful employment of immigrants and for immigration-related paperwork violations and unfair employment practices. (81 FR 42491, 6/30/16)
CBP Comment Request on Forms I-94 and I-94W, and ESTA
CBP 60-day notice and request for comments on proposed revisions to CBP Form I-94 (Arrival/Departure Record), CBP Form I-94W (Nonimmigrant Visa Waiver Arrival/Departure), and the Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA). Comments are due by 8/22/16. (81 FR 40892, 6/23/16)
CBP Updates System of Records on ESTA
CBP notice of proposed updates to the CBP Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) System of Records to reflect the addition of Libya, Somalia, and Yemen as countries of concern as well as the addition of a request for ESTA applicants’ Global Entry Program Numbers. (81 FR 39680, 6/17/16)
DHS Final Rule Exempting Regulatory Audit Archive System (RAAS) from Privacy Act
DHS final rule exempting the DHS/CBP–014 Regulatory Audit Archive System (RAAS) System of Records from certain provisions of the Privacy Act. The rule is effective 6/7/16. (81 FR 36433, 6/7/16)
DOS Maintains Designation of Islamic Movement of Uzbekistan as a Foreign Terrorist Organization
DOS notice that designation of Islamic Movement of Uzbekistan (and all aliases) will be maintained as a foreign terrorist organization pursuant to Section 219 of the Immigration and Nationality Act. (81 FR 35435, 6/2/16)
USCIS Comment Period on New Form I-765V
USCIC 60-day notice of a new collection on Form I-765V, Application for Employment Authorization for Abused Nonimmigrant Spouse. Comments are due by 7/26/16. (81 FR 33689, 5/27/16)
USCIS Comment Period for Form I-821
USCIS 60-day notice of a comment request period on proposed revisions to Form I-821, Application for Temporary Protected Status. Comments are due by 7/22/16. (81 FR 32341, 5/23/16)
DOS Designates ISIL-Libya as a Foreign Terrorist Organization
DOS notice of the designation of ISIL-Libya (and all aliases) as a foreign terrorist organization pursuant to Section 219 of the Immigration and Nationality Act. (81 FR 32004, 5/20/16)
USCIS Extension of Comment Period on E-Verify Program
USCIS 30-day notice on the extension of the comment period on the E-Verify Program. Comments are now due by 6/20/16. (81 FR 31956, 5/20/16)
USCIS Comment Request on Form I-290B
USCIS 60-day notice of a comment request period on proposed revisions to Form I-290B, Notice of Appeal or Motion. Comments are due by 7/19/16. (81 FR 31954, 5/20/16)
DHS Extends TPS Designation for Honduras for 18 Months
DHS notice that the designation of Honduras for TPS has been extended for 18 months from 7/6/16 through 1/5/18. The 60-day re-registration period runs through 7/15/16. Notice includes information on re-registration and applying for renewal of work authorization. (81 FR 30331, 5/16/16)
DHS Extends TPS Designation for Nicaragua for 18 Months
DHS notice that the designation of Nicaragua for TPS has been extended for 18 months from 7/6/16 through 1/5/18. The 60-day re-registration period runs through 7/15/16. Notice includes information on re-registration and applying for renewal of work authorization. (81 FR 30325, 5/16/16)
USCIS Extends Comment Period on Form N-600K
USCIS 30-day notice of an extension of the comment request period on Form N-600K, Application for Citizenship and Issuance of Certificate Under Section 322. Comments are now due on 6/15/16. (81 FR 30337, 5/16/16)
USCIS Extends Comment Period on Form N-600
USCIS 30-day notice of an extension of the comment request period on Form N-600, Application of Certificate of Citizenship. Comments are now due on 6/15/16. (81 FR 30331, 5/16/16)
USCIS Comment Period for Form I-693
USCIS 60-day notice of a comment request period on proposed revisions to the Report of Medical Examination and Vaccination Record (Form I-693). Comments are due by 7/11/16. (81 FR 28884, 5/10/16)
USCIS Comment Period on Form I-191
USCIS 60-day notice of a comment request period on proposed revisions to the Application for Relief Under Former Section 212(c) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (Form I-191). Comments are due by 7/8/16. (81 FR 28097, 5/9/16)
USCIS Notice on the Filipino World War II Veterans Parole Policy
USCIS notice on implementation of the Filipino World War II Veterans Parole policy. Starting on or after 6/8/16, certain beneficiaries of approved family-based IV petitions can request a discretionary grant of parole to enter the U.S. as they wait for IVs to become available. (81 FR 28097, 5/9/16)
DHS Proposed Rule on USCIS Fee Schedule
DHS proposed rule to adjust certain immigration and naturalization benefit request fees charged by USCIS. DHS proposes to increase USCIS fees by a weighted average of 21 percent and to add one new fee. Comments are due by 7/5/16. (81 FR 26904, 5/4/16)