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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-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)
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 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)
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)
DOL Extended Transition Program for CNMI for Five Years
DOL notice extending the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) Transitional Worker (CW-1) program for an additional five years from 12/31/14 until 12/31/19. (79 FR 31988, 6/3/14)
DOS Comment Request on DS-156
DOS 30-day notice of proposed information collection on the DS-156, Nonimmigrant Visa Application. This form is only used if the applicant cannot access the DS-160, Electronic Application for Nonimmigrant Visa. Comments are due by 7/2/14. (79 FR 31385, 6/2/14)
EOIR Notice of Voluntary Pilot Program for Electronic Filing with OCAHO
EOIR public notice that OCAHO is creating a voluntary pilot program to test an electronic filing system in certain cases filed with OCAHO. The pilot program will run from 5/30/14 until 11/26/14. Notice includes information on eligibility and procedures to participate. (79 FR 31143, 5/30/14)
Notice of Solicitation of Comments for 2018 SOC Revision
OMB announces the review of the 2010 Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) Manual for possible revision in 2018 and solicits public comment. This review and possible revision is intended to be completed by the end of 2016 and released to begin use in reference year 2018. (79 FR 29620, 5/22/14)
USCIS Comment Request on Form G-28
USCIS 60-day comment request on Form G-28. USCIS is revising to add new features to clarify USCIS notification practices relating to represented parties, including sending all original notices and documents to the applicant or petitioner directly. Comments are due by 7/18/14. (79 FR 28757, 5/19/14)
EOIR Extension of Comment Request on Forms 42A and 42B
EOIR 30-day comment request on the Application for Cancellation of Removal (42A) for Certain Permanent Residents and Application for Cancellation of Removal and Adjustment of Status (42B) for Certain Nonpermanent Residents. Comments are now due by 6/16/14. (79 FR 28551, 5/16/14)
DOS Notice of Designation of Al-Nusrah Front as a Foreign Terrorist Organization
DOS notice of the determination of Al-Nusrah Front (and other aliases) as a foreign terrorist organization pursuant to Section 219 of the INA. (79 FR 27972, 5/15/14)
DOS Notice of Designation of al-Qa’ida in Iraq as a Foreign Terrorist Organization
DOS notice of the determination of al-Qa’ida in Iraq (and other aliases) as a foreign terrorist organization pursuant to Section 219 of the INA. (79 FR 27972, 5/15/14)
Presidential Executive Order Blocking Property of Persons Contributing to Central African Republic Conflict
Executive Order 13667 blocking certain U.S. property of categories of persons contributing to the conflict in the Central African Republic and suspending their entry into the U.S., as immigrants or nonimmigrants. (79 FR 28387, 5/15/14)
DOS Notice of Designation of al-Qa’ida as a Foreign Terrorist Organization
DOS notice of the determination of al-Qa’ida in the Islamic Maghreb (and other aliases) as a foreign terrorist organization pursuant to Section 219 of the INA. (79 FR 27030, 5/12/14)
USCIS Proposed Rule on Enhancing Opportunities for High-Skilled Specialty Occupation Professionals
USCIS proposed rule to update the regulations to enhance opportunities for H-1B1, CW-1, E-3 nonimmigrants, and EB-1 immigrants. Comments are due by July 11, 2014. (79 FR 26870, 5/12/14)
USCIS Proposed Rule on Employment Authorization for Certain H-4 Spouses (Updated 5/12/14)
USCIS proposed rule to extend the availability of employment authorization to certain H-4 dependent spouses of principal H-1B nonimmigrants who are in the process of seeking lawful permanent resident status through employment. Comments are due by July 11, 2014. (79 FR 26886, 5/12/14)
DOS Request for Comments on Certification of Eligibility for Exchange Visitor Status
DOS 60-day notice of request for public comment on the Certification of Eligibility for Exchange Visitor Status for J visa holders (DS-2019). Changes include making the e-mail address a required field and removing flight trainee as part of the exchange category. (79 FR 26801, 5/9/14)
DOL Request for Comments on Form ETA-9089
DOL request for comments on Form ETA-9089, Application for Permanent Employment Certification, which expires 8/31/13. ETA-9089 is used in DOL’s employment-based immigration program and in DHS’s National Interest Waiver program. Comments are due 7/7/14. (79 FR 25621, 5/5/14)
EOIR Extension of Comment Request on Form EOIR-26
EOIR 30-day notice of request for comments on Form EOIR-26, Notice of Appeal From a Decision of an Immigration Judge. Comments are now due on 6/4/14. (79 FR 25617, 5/5/14)
USCIS Notice of Extension of Re-registration Period for Haiti TPS
USCIS notice of the extension of the re-registration period for Haitian nationals for TPS, extending the deadline from 5/2/14 to 7/22/14, as USCIS has received a low proportion of the expected number of re-registrants. (79 FR 25141, 5/2/14)