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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 Notice of Registration for the Diversity Immigrant Visa Program
DOS notice providing information on how to apply for the 2017 Diversity Immigrant Visa Program. For FY2017, 50,000 DVs will be available. Notice includes information on eligibility, entry period, completing the electronic entry, selection of applicants, and FAQs. (80 FR 61552, 10/13/15)
USCIS Extension of Comment Request Period on Proposed Revisions to Form I-910
USCIS 30-day notice of an extension on the comment request period for proposed revisions to Form I-910, Application for a Civil Surgeon Designation Registration. Comments are now due by 11/6/15. (80 FR 60697, 10/7/15)
USCIS Comment Request on Form I-131A
USCIS 60-day notice on the request for comments on Form I-131A, Application for Travel Document (Carrier Documentation). Comments are due by 12/1/15. (80 FR 59805, 10/2/15)
DOS Designates the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant—Caucasus Province as a Foreign Terrorist Organization
DOS notice of the designation of the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant—Caucasus Province (and all aliases) as a specially designated global terrorist pursuant to Section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224. (80 FR 59222, 10/1/15)
EOIR Proposed Rule on Recognition of Organizations and Accreditation of Non-Attorney Representatives
EOIR proposed rule on requirements and procedures for authorizing representatives of nonprofit religious, charitable, social service, or similar organizations to represent persons before EOIR and DHS and on EOIR’s disciplinary procedures. Comments are due by 11/30/15. (80 FR 59514, 10/1/15)
EOIR Final Rule on the List of Pro Bono Legal Service Providers for Individuals in Immigration Proceedings
EOIR final rule adopting, as amended, the proposed rule entitled List of Pro Bono Legal Service Providers for Aliens in Immigration Proceedings. Rule is effective 11/30/15. (80 FR 59503, 10/1/15)
EOIR Final Rule on Separate Representation for Custody and Bond Proceedings
EOIR final rule adopting, as amended, the proposed rule allowing a representative before EOIR to enter an appearance in custody and bond proceedings without appearing for all of the individual’s proceedings before the Immigration Court . Rule is effective 12/7/15. (80 FR 59500, 10/1/15)
EOIR 30-Day Notice for Comments on Form EOIR-56
EOIR 30-day notice requesting comments on Form EOIR-56, Request to be Included on the List of Pro Bono Legal Service Providers for Individuals in Immigration Proceedings. Comments are now due on 10/29/15. (80 FR 58506, 9/29/15)
USCIS Extension of Comment Request Period on Proposed Revisions to Form N-400
USCIS 30-day notice of an extension of the comment request period for proposed revisions to Form N-400, Application for Naturalization. Comments are now due by 10/28/15. (80 FR 58292, 9/28/15)
DOS Correction to Interim Final Rule on Passport and Citizenship Services Fee Changes
DOS correction to the 9/8/15 interim final rule with request for comments amending the passport book application services fee and passport book security surcharge. The effective date of the amendments to § 22.1, Items 2.(a), 2.(b), and 2.(g), is corrected to 9/26/15. (80 FR 55242, 9/15/15)
USCIS Extension of Comment Request on Proposed Revisions to Form I-824
USCIS 30-day notice of an extension to the comment request period for proposed revisions to Form I-824, Application for Action on an Approved Application or Petition. Comments are now due by 10/13/15. (80 FR 54576, 9/10/15)
DOS Interim Final Rule on Passport and Citizenship Services Fee Changes
DOS interim final rule with request for comments amending the passport book application services fee and passport book security surcharge. Comments must be received by 11/9/15. (80 FR 53704, 9/8/15)
DOS Maintains Designation of Revolutionary Struggle as a Foreign Terrorist Organization
DOS notice that the 2009 decision to designate Revolutionary Struggle and all aliases as a foreign terrorist organization pursuant to Section 219 of the Immigration and Nationality Act shall be maintained. (80 FR 53382, 9/3/15)
DHS Notice of Designation of the Republic of Yemen for TPS
DHS notice that the Republic of Yemen has been designated for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for a period of 18 months, effective 9/3/15 through 3/3/17. The 180-day registration period for eligible individuals to submit TPS applications runs until 3/1/16. (80 FR 53319, 9/3/15)
DOS Revokes Designation of Revolutionary Organization 17 November as a Foreign Terrorist Organization
DOS notice that the designation of the Revolutionary Organization 17 November as a foreign terrorist organization, pursuant to Section 219 of the Immigration and Nationality Act, shall be revoked. (80 FR 53382, 9/3/15)
USCIS Extension of Comment Request Period on Proposed Revisions to Form I-129F
USCIS 30-day notice of an extension of the comment request period for proposed revisions to Form I-129F, Petition for Alien Fiancé (e). Comments are now due by 10/2/15. (80 FR 53185, 9/2/15)
USCIS Extension of Comment Request Period on Proposed Revisions to Form I-129S
USCIS notice of a 30-day extension on the comment request period for proposed revisions to Form I-129S, Nonimmigrant Petition Based on Blanket L Petition. Comments are now due by 9/28/15. (80 FR 52328, 8/28/15)
DHS Extension of Employment Authorization for Haitian F-1 Students
DHS notice of an extension of employment authorization for Haitian F-1 nonimmigrant students experiencing severe economic hardship as a direct result of the January 1/12/10 earthquake in Haiti. This notice is effective 8/25/15 and remains in effect until 7/22/17. (80 FR 51579, 8/25/15)
DHS Extension of Designation of Haiti for TPS
DHS notice that the designation of Haiti for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) has been extended for 18 months, effective 1/23/16 through 7/22/17. The 60-day re-registration period runs from 8/25/15 through 10/26/15. (80 FR 51582, 8/25/15)
DOS Final Rule on the Schedule of Fees for Consular Services
DOS final rule, adopting as final the interim final rule published in the Federal Register on 8/28/14, which implemented changes to the Schedule of Fees for Consular Services. Effective date for the final rule is 9/6/14. (80 FR 51464, 8/25/15)
DOS Comment Request on Form DS-260
DOS 60-day notice of comment request period for proposed revisions to Form DS-260, Electronic Application for Immigration Visa and Alien Registration. Comments are due by 10/19/15. (80 FR 50067, 8/18/15)
DOS Final Rule on Intercountry Adoptions
DOS final rule amending regulations on the accreditation and approval of adoption service providers in intercountry adoptions to prevent accreditation and approval renewal requests from coming due at the same time. Rule is effective 9/18/15. (80 FR 50195, 8/19/15)
CBP Notice and Request for Comments on Biometric Identity Program
CBP 60-day notice and request for comments on DHS’s entry and exit system, which would collect digital fingerprint scans, photographs, and facial images and iris images from non-exempt, non-U.S. citizens upon entry to and exit from the U.S. Comments are due by 10/19/15. (80 FR 50020, 8/18/15)
DOS Change to Program Duration for YES Program Students from Yemen
DOS waiver of certain program eligibility requirements and change in program duration for current YES program students from Yemen to allow students to receive continued educational and cultural programming for a period of one additional year. Change is effective 8/14/15. (80 FR 48687, 8/14/15)
SSA Final Rule on Social Security Number Card Applications
SSA final rule adopting the notice of proposed rulemaking published on 2/26/15, that provides flexibility in the ways in which a SSN card may be requested and allows for the implementation of an online SSN replacement card application system. Rule is effective 9/9/15. (80 FR 47831, 8/10/15)