PAAIA Attends White House Roundtable
July 19, 2012, Washington DC – Yesterday, the staff, members of the Board of Directors, and numerous Public Affairs Alliance of Iranian Americans (PAAIA) members were, amongst a number of other civic organizations and individuals
Afshin Molavi Featured Guest at PAAIA Reception
July 17, 2012, Washington, D.C. – The Public Affairs Alliance of Iranian Americans (PAAIA) held its annual reception for Iranian Americans who work for members of Congress and the Executive Branch on July 11, 2012. The
The Experience of Interning on Capitol Hill
By: Deanna Javadi July 19, 2012, Washington, D.C. – The PAAIA Capitol Hill Internship Program (CHIP) is a great way to be exposed to the U.S. Congress. The program, sponsored by Dr. Akbar Ghahary, provides interested Iranian Americans
Congressional Round-up
Thursday, July 19, 2012 Round-Up Congress is considering a number of legislative initiatives that may be of interest to the Iranian American community. The PAAIA Public Policy Center is pleased to provide a bi-weekly round-up
The Iranian American Women’s Foundation Takes Washington DC by Storm
June 23, 2012, Washington DC – As Mariam Khosravani, the founder and president of the Iranian American Women (IAW) Foundation, walked the halls of the Georgetown University Conference Center, she was touched by the number
U.S. Senators Endorse Cyrus Habib for Washington State Representative
July 2, 2012, Seattle, Washington – With the August 7th primary fast approaching, Cyrus Habib’s campaign for the 48th Legislative District in the Washington State House of Representatives continues to gain momentum with recent endorsements
Five Iranian Americans Among Immigrants Honored by Carnegie Corporation
Franklin D. Roosevelt once said, “Remember, remember always, that all of us, and you and I especially, are descended from immigrants and revolutionists.” Since the days of the early settlers, immigrants have made significant contributions
Congressional Round-up
Friday, June 29, 2012 Round-Up Congress is considering a number of legislative initiatives that may be of interest to the Iranian American community. The PAAIA Public Policy Center is pleased to provide a bi-weekly round-up
PAAIA Public Policy Panel on Access to Information and Media Restriction in Iran Held on Capitol Hill
June 26, 2012, Washington DC – Today, the Public Affairs Alliance of Iranian Americans (PAAIA), in conjunction with Congressman Ed Royce (R-CA) and Congressman Gerald E. Connolly (D-VA) held a panel at the House Foreign
Capitol Hill Internship Program (CHIP) by Monna Sabouri
By: Monna Sabouri July 5, 2012, Washington D.C. – This summer, through the PAAIA Capitol Hill Internship Program (CHIP), I have been working as a Candidate Services intern for the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC). The
Donate to PAAIA’s IA-100 to continue our hard work in reuniting families
PAAIA is working towards passing the TFVA which will create a new visa category that will allow the family members of U.S. citizens and permanent residents to visit from abroad. Currently, family members must apply to visit their relatives in the U.S. through B-2 visas which results in an unnecessarily high denial rate due to presumptions that the applicants intend to immigrate. The new visa category created by the TFVA will provide an opportunity for family members to visit their U.S. relatives without the worry of visa overstays.