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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 Comment Request on Form I-918 and Supplements (Updated 9/17/14)
USCIS 60-day notice of a request for comments on proposed revisions to the Petition for U Nonimmigrant Status (Form I-918) and Supplements A and B of Form I-918. Comments are due by 11/10/14. (79 FR 53721, 9/10/14)
USCIS Extension and Redesignation of South Sudan for TPS
DHS extended the designation of South Sudan for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for 18 months, from 11/3/14 through 5/2/16 and redesignated South Sudan to allow additional individuals to obtain TPS. Initial registration and re-registration dates are included. (79 FR 52019, 9/2/14)
USCIS Extension of Designation of Sudan for TPS
DHS extended the designation of Sudan for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for 18 months, from 11/3/14 through 5/2/16. Current TPS beneficiaries may re-register between 9/2/14 through 11/3/14. (79 FR 52027, 9/2/14)
DOS Interim Final Rule on Changes to Fees for Visa and Citizenship Services (Updated 9/3/14)
DOS interim final rule amending the schedule of fees for visa and citizenship services and lowering the hourly consular officer time charge. Correction issued 9/3/14 with effective date now 9/12/14 and a comment due date of 10/26/14. (79 FR 51247, 8/28/14) (79 FR 52197, 9/3/14)
CBP Request for Comments on CBP Forms I-94, I-94W, and ESTA
CBP 60-day notice and request for comments on CBP Form I-94 (Arrival/Department Record), CBP Form I-94W (Nonimmigrant Visa Waiver Arrival/Departure), and the Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA). Comments are due by 10/27/14. (79 FR 50927, 8/26/14)
DOS Designation of Mujahidin Shura Council in the Environs of Jerusalem as a Foreign Terrorist Organization
DOS notice of the determination of Mujahidin Shura Council in the Environs of Jerusalem (and other aliases) as a foreign terrorist organization pursuant to Section 219 of the INA. (79 FR 49368, 8/20/14)
DOS Maintains Designation of Asbat al-Ansar as a Foreign Terrorist Organization
DOS maintains the 2009 determination of Asbat al-Ansar (and other aliases) as a foreign terrorist organization pursuant to Section 219 of the INA. (79 FR 47513, 8/13/14)
DHS Proposal to Establish New System of Records for E-Authentication
DHS notice on the creation of a new system of records to allow DHS to collect, maintain, and retrieve records about individuals, who electronically authenticate their identities through E-Verify Self Check and myE-Verify. Comments are due by 9/10/14. (79 FR 46857, 8/11/14)
DHS Notice of Privacy Act System of Records for E-Verify
DHS notice of proposal to update and reissue a current DHS system of records due to changes necessary for operation of myE-Verify and the ability for individuals to lock their Social Security number to prevent its use in E-Verify and Self Check. Comments are due by 9/10/14. (79 FR 46852, 8/11/14)
DOS Maintains Designation of Harakat ul-Mujahidin as a Foreign Terrorist Organization
DOS notice that the 2008 determination of Harakat ul-Mujahidin (and other aliases) as a foreign terrorist organization pursuant to Section 219 of the INA has been maintained and Ansar ul-Ummah has been added as a new alias. (79 FR 46499, 8/8/14)
DOS Maintains Designation of Shining Path as a Foreign Terrorist Organization
DOS notice that the 2009 designation of Shining Path (and other aliases) as a foreign terrorist organization pursuant to Section 219 of the INA has been maintained. (79 FR 46297, 8/7/14)
USCIS Request for Comments on Form I-601
USCIS 60-day notice of request for comments on proposed revisions to Form I-601, Application for Waiver of Grounds of Inadmissibility. Comments are due by 10/3/14. (79 FR 45212, 8/4/14)
CBP Request for Comments on Improving Entry Process for International Travelers to the U.S.
CBP notice for comments on President Obama’s 5/22/14 request for the enhancement of the entry process for international travelers to the U.S. by expediting the arrivals process. Notice includes specific questions CBP is looking for input on. Comments are due by 8/15/14. (79 FR 42503, 7/22/14)
USCIS Comment Request on Form I-907
USCIS 60-day notice of request for comments on proposed revisions to Form I-907, Application for Premium Processing Service. Comments are due by 9/22/14. (79 FR 42523, 7/22/14)
DOS 30-Day Notice for Comments on Medical Examination for Immigrant or Refugee Applicant
DOS 30-day notice for comments on Medical Examination for Immigrant or Refugee Applicant. Comments are due by 8/20/14. (79 FR 42391, 7/21/14)
DOS 30-Day Notice for Comments on DS-2019
DOS 30-day notice for comments on SEVIS Form DS-2019, Certificate of Eligibility for Exchange Visitor Status (J-non-immigrant). Changes include what fields are optional/required and adding the exchange visitor’s mailing and physical addresses. Comments are due 8/20/14. (79 FR 42392, 7/21/14)
USCIS Comment Request on Form I-212
USCIS 60-day notice for comments on proposed revisions to Form I-212, Application for Permission to Reapply for Admission into the U.S. after Deportation or Removal. Revised Form and Instructions are included. Comments are due by 9/15/14. (79 FR 41585, 7/16/14)
DOS Notice of Designation of United Self-Defense Forces of Colombia as a Foreign Terrorist Organization
DOS notice of the determination of United Self-Defense Forces of Colombia (and other aliases) as a foreign terrorist organization pursuant to Section 219 of the INA. (79 FR 41349, 7/15/14)
DOS Interim Final Rule on Regulatory Change to Clarify Adoption Accreditation Standards
DOS interim final rule on regulatory change clarifying application of the accrediation requirement and standards in cases covered by the Intercountry Adoption Universal Accreditation Act. Comments are due by 9/12/14, the interim final rule is effective as of 7/14/14. (79 FR 40629, 7/14/14)
EOIR Interim Rule on Designation of Temporary Immigration Judges
EOIR interim rule to allow former Board members, former IJs, and administrative law judges employed within or retired from EOIR and other agencies to act as temporary immigration judges for renewable six-month terms. Rule is effective 7/11/14. Comments due by 9/9/14. (79 FR 39953, 7/11/14)
USCIS Comment Request on DNA Evidence in Refugee Processing
USCIS 60-day comment request on allowing Form I–590 applicants to use an AABB accredited laboratory to provide effective and credible evidence of the parent-child relationship. USCIS is also seeking to conduct a Rapid DNA testing pilot. Comments are due by 9/8/14. (79 FR 38558, 7/8/14)
DOS 30-Day Notice on Request for Comments on DS-3035
DOS 30-day notice of proposed information collection on the J-1 Waiver Recommendation Application (DS-3035). Comments are due by 7/28/14. (79 FR 36571, 6/27/14)
USCIS Comment Request on Form I-601A
USCIS 60-day comment request for revisions on Form I-601A, Application for Provisional Unlawful Presence Waiver of Inadmissibility. Comments are due by 8/26/14. (79 FR 36543, 6/27/14)
DOS Notice of Designation of Lashkar-e-Tayyiba as a Foreign Terrorist Organization
DOS notice of the determination of Lashkar-e-Tayyiba (and other aliases) as a foreign terrorist organization pursuant to Section 219 of the INA. (79 FR 36366, 6/26/14)
DOS Final Rule Updating VAWA Immigrant Visa Classifications
DOS final rule adding an immigrant visa classification for parents of U.S. citizens, and parents of former U.S. citizens who, within the past two years, have lost or renounced U.S. citizenship status related to an incident of domestic violence or died. Rule is effective 6/5/14. (79 FR 32481, 6/5/14)