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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 Notice of Proposed Changes to Form I-821 (Updated 10/22/13)
USCIS additional 30-day notice of information collection on the Application for Temporary Protected Status, Form I-821. Changes include revisions associated with future incorporation of Form I-821 into USCIS ELIS. Comments are now due 11/21/13. (78 FR 62644, 10/22/13) (78 FR 40758, 7/8/13)
USCIS Notice of Proposed Changes to Form I-129 (Updated 10/24/13)
USCIS notice of additional 30 days of information collection on the Petition for a Nonimmigrant Worker, Form I-129. Comments are now accepted through 11/25/13. (78 FR 63487, 10/24/13) (78 FR 40490, 7/5/13)
USCIS Notice of Extension and Redesignation of Syria for TPS (Updated 6/18/13)
USCIS notice that DHS is extending the existing designation of Syria for TPS for 18 months from 10/1/13 through 3/31/15, due to the ongoing armed conflict in Syria. (78 FR 36223, 6/17/13)
DHS Notice of Employment Authorization Extension for Syrian F-1 Nonimmigrants
DHS notice that the suspension of certain requirements governing employment for F-1 nonimmigrant students from Syria who are experiencing severe economic hardship as a result of the civil unrest in Syria has been extended. Notice is in effect 6/17/13 through 3/31/15. (FR 78 36211, 6/17/13)
USCIS Notice on Form I-539, Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status (Updated 12/3/13)
USCIS 30-day notice of additional time for information collection on the Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status, Form I-539. Comments are now due 1/2/14. (78 FR 72686, 12/3/13) (FR 78 35639, 6/13/13)
CBP Extension of Border Zone in New Mexico
CBP final rule amending DHS regulations to extend the distance that certain nonimmigrant Mexican nationals presenting a Border Crossing Card, or other proper immigration documentation, may travel in New Mexico without obtaining a CBP Form I-94. Rule effective 7/12/13. (78 FR 35103, 6/12/13)
DOS Final Rule on Classification of Immediate Family Members as G Nonimmigrants
DOS notice of final rule stating that qualified immediate family members of A–1 or A–2 nonimmigrants can be independently classified as G–1, G–2, G–3, or G–4 nonimmigrants. (78 FR 33699, 6/5/13)
DOS Notice on Visa Documentation of Immigrants Under INA
DOS final rule amending its regulations relating to adoptions in countries party to Hague Convention on the Protection of Children and Co-operation in Respect of Intercountry Adoption to include new adoption provision from the International Adoption Simplification Act. (78 FR 32989, 6/3/13)
USCIS Notice on Temporary Protected Status (TPS) Extension for El Salvador
USCIS notice extending the designation of El Salvador for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for 18 months from September 10, 2013 through March 9, 2015, which will allow currently eligible TPS beneficiaries to retain TPS through March 9, 2015. (78 FR 32418, 5/30/13)
DHS Notice on Arrival and Departure Information System (ADIS)
DHS notice of Privacy Act System of Records on Arrival & Departure Information System (ADIS) which allows DHS to collect and maintain records on individuals throughout pre-entry, entry, status management, and exit processes. Comments are due 6/27/13. (78 FR 31955, 5/28/13)
DHS Notice on Border Crossing Information System of Records
DHS notice of Privacy Act System of Records on Border Crossing Information System of Records which is a system of records allows CBP to collect and maintain records on border crossing information for all individuals who enter the United States. Comments are due 6/27/13. (78 FR 31958, 5/28/13)
DOS Final Rule Eliminating Form OF-224
DOS notice of final rule amending its regulations to eliminate the use of Form OF–224, Immigrant Visa Control Card, as a method of recording an individual's entitlement to an immigrant visa classification. Rule is effective 5/24/13. (78 FR 31398, 5/24/13)
DHS Notice on ICE Mutual Agreement between Government & Employers (IMAGE)
DHS notice of information collection on ICE Mutual Agreement between Government & Employers (IMAGE) program which tries to enhance compliance with immigration laws & reduce number of unauthorized workers within American workforce. Comments due 7/15/13. (78 FR 28894, 5/16/13)
DHS Notice on Homeland Security Investigations Forensic Lab System of Records
DHS notice of proposed rulemaking pursuant to the Privacy Act of 1974 for the "Department of Homeland Security/U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement—014 Homeland Security Investigations Forensic Laboratory System of Records." Comments due 6/17/13 (78 FR 28761, 5/16/13)
DOS Notice on Fees for J-1 Exchange Visitor Program
DOS final rule on revising regulations to increase the Application Fee for Sponsor Designation or Redesignation and the Administrative Fee for Exchange Visitor (J–1 Visa Holder) Benefits assessed for providing Exchange Visitor Program services. (78 FR 28137, 5/14/13)
EOIR Notice on Mandatory Electronic Registry for Attorneys and Representatives
EOIR notice on a mandatory electronic registry for attorneys and representatives who can begin registering on 6/10/13. After 12/10/13, they must be registered in order to practice and may be subject to administrative suspension for failure to register. (78 FR 28124, 5/14/13)
CBP Notice on SENTRI and Global Entry Trusted Traveler Programs
CBP 60-day notice of information collection on CBP’s Trusted Traveler Programs, including the Secure Electronic Network for Travelers Rapid Inspection (SENTRI), the Free and Secure Trade Program (FAST), and Global Entry programs. (78 FR 26649, 5/7/13)
USCIS Notice of Revision to Form I-90 (Updated 10/23/13)
USCIS 30-day notice of information collection on Application To Replace Permanent Resident Card, Form I-90. USCIS has incorporated the ability to file Form I-90 electronically within ELIS. Comments due 11/22/13. (78 FR 63236, 10/23/13) (78 FR 26647, 5/7/13)
DOS Proposed Rule on Exchange Visitor Program for Teachers
DOS proposed rule with request for comments on amending existing regulations governing the teacher category of the Exchange Visitor Program, clarifying the duration of program participation, eligibility requirements, and more. Comments are due 7/1/13. (78 FR 25669, 5/2/13)
DOS Notice on Nonimmigrant Treaty Trader/Investor Application
DOS notice of comment request on Form DS–156E which is completed by foreign nationals seeking nonimmigrant treaty trader/investor visas to the U.S. and will use that form to elicit information necessary to determine a foreign national’s visa eligibility. (78 FR 24780, 4/26/13)
EOIR Notice on Adjudication of DHS Practitioner Disciplinary Cases
EOIR final rule removing unnecessary provisions in its regulations that are the responsibility of DHS pertaining to practitioner disciplinary cases. (78 FR 24669, 4/26/13)
USCIS Notice on Form I-854 Inter-Agency Alien Witness & Informant Record
USCIS notice of information collection on Form I-854 Inter-Agency Alien Witness and Informant Record which is used by law enforcement agencies to bring alien witnesses and informants to the United States in ‘‘S’’ nonimmigrant classification. (78 FR 24429, 4/25/13)
DHS Notice on Exercise of Authority Regarding El Salvador Coalition Group
DHS notice of determination announcing that section 212(a)(3)(B) of INA shall not apply to a person for any activity or association relating to the Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front (FMLN), provided that they satisfy relevant agency criteria. (78 FR 24225, 04/24/13)
DHS Notice on Exercise of Authority Regarding El Salvador Political Party
DHS notice of determination announcing that section 212(a)(3)(B) of INA shall not apply to a person for any activity or association relating to the Nationalist Republican Alliance in El Salvador, provided that they satisfy relevant agency criteria. (78 FR 24225, 04/24/13)
DOL Interim Final Rule on H-2B Wage Methodology (Updated 4/24/13)
DOL notice of interim final rule which revises the prevailing wage methodology used by DOL to calculate certain prevailing wages paid to H-2B workers and U.S. workers recruited in connection with an H-2B application. Rule is effective 4/24/13 and comments are due by 6/10/13. (78 FR 24047, 04/24/13)