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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 Extension of TPS for Honduras
USCIS notice that the designation of Honduras for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) has been extended for 18 months from 1/6/15 through 7/5/16. Notice includes instructions for re-registration and renewal of EADs. (79 FR 62170, 10/16/14)
HHS Funding to Support Legal Services for Unaccompanied Children
HHS notice of a $9 million direct legal representation project to provide representation to 2,600 unaccompanied minors throughout their immigration proceedings. ORR is awarding supplemental funds of approximately $4 million for FY2014, with remaining funds provided in FY2015. (79 FR 62159, 10/16/14)
USCIS Comment Request on Form I-698
USCIS 30-day notice of request for comments on Form I-698, Application to Adjust Status from Temporary to Permanent Resident, used by individuals filing under the amnesty program provisions of IRCA. Comments are due by 11/5/14. (79 FR 60180, 10/6/14)
USCIS Comment Request on USCIS Electronic Payment Processing
USCIS 60-day notice of request for comments on USCIS electronic payment processing. Comments are due by 12/8/14. (79 FR 60488, 10/7/14)
DOS Final Rule with Amendments to the Exchange Visitor Program Rules
DOS final rule with request for comments on amendments to the general rules covering the Exchange Visitor Program that governs the designation of sponsors and the overall administration of the Program. Comments are due by 12/5/14 and the effective date is 1/5/15. (79 FR 60294, 10/6/14)
HHS Reunification Procedures for Unaccompanied Alien Children
HHS requests comments on the Family Reunification Application, the Family Reunification Checklist for Sponsors, and the Authorization for Release of Information, used to determine the suitability of a sponsor/respondent for the release of a minor from ORR custody. (79 FR 59774, 10/3/14)
USCIS Filing Procedures for Liberians Eligible for Deferred Enforced Departure
USCIS notice with filing procedures for employment authorization and automatic extension of existing employment authorization documents for Liberians eligible for deferred enforced departure after DED was extended for an additional 24 months (through 9/30/16). (79 FR 59286, 10/1/14)
ICE Request for Comments on Form I-901
ICE 60-day notice for comments on proposed revisions to the Fee Remittance for Certain F, J, and M Nonimmigrants (Form I-901). DHS collects a fee not to exceed $200 from nonimmigrant foreign students and exchange visitors. Comments are due by 11/24/14. (79 FR 57565, 9/25/14)
USCIS Notice of CNMI-Only Transitional Worker Numerical Limitation for FY2015
USCIS notice of the annual fiscal year numerical limitation for the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana islands (CNMI)-only Transitional Worker (CW-1) nonimmigrant classification for FY2015. Notice is effective as of 9/29/14. (79 FR 58241, 9/29/14)
DOS Notice with Instructions for Applying to the DV-2016 Program
DOS notice on how to apply for the Diversity Immigrant (DV-2016) Visa Program. Notice includes information on eligibility, entry period, electronic entry form, selection of applicants, FAQs, and a list of countries/areas by region whose natives are eligible for DV-2016. (79 FR 57172, 9/24/14)
USCIS Comment Request on Form I-690
USCIS 60-day notice of a request for comments on proposed revisions to the Application for Waiver of Grounds of Excludability (Form I-690). Comments are due by 11/18/14. (79 FR 56384, 9/19/14)
EOIR Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Custody and Bond Proceedings Representation
EOIR notice of proposed rulemaking to amend the regulations to allow a representative to enter an appearance in custody and bond proceedings without such an appearance constituting an entry of appearance for all Immigration Court proceedings. Comments are due by 11/17/14. (79 FR 55659, 9/17/14)
EOIR Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Pro Bono Legal Services Providers List
EOIR notice of proposed rulemaking to change the name of the “List of Free Legal Services Providers” and to enhance the eligibility requirements for organizations, private attorneys, and referral services to be included in the List. Comments are due by 11/17/14. (79 FR 55662, 9/17/14)
USCIS Comment Request on Form I-829
USCIS 60-day notice of a request for comments on proposed revisions to the Petition by Entrepreneur to Remove Conditions (Form I-829). Comments are due by 11/14/14. (79 FR 55008, 9/15/14)
USCIS Comment Request on Form I-612 (Updated 9/17/14)
USCIS 60-day notice of a request for comments on proposed revisions to the Application for Waiver of the Foreign Residence Requirement of Section 212(e) of the INA (Form I-612). Comments are due by 11/10/14. (79 FR 53720, 9/10/14)
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)