PAAIA Advocates for and Supports the Iranian People's Aspirations for Democracy, Human Rights, Freedom, and Self-Determination
The Temporary Family Visitation Act (TFVA) creates a new nonimmigrant visa category that allows family members of U.S. citizens and permanent residents to temporarily visit their relatives in the United States.
The Temporary Family Visitation Act (TFVA) creates a new nonimmigrant visa category that allows family members of U.S. citizens and permanent residents to temporarily visit their relatives in the United States.
January 28, 2011
Two Iranian Americans Make Historic Run for Chicago’s City Council By PAAIA Staff January 27, 2011, Chicago, IL – Mahmoud Bambouyani and Bita Buenrostro are two prominent Iranian Americans who are campaigning in the 38th
PAAIA Board Elects New Chair and Vice Chair
By PAAIA Staff February 3, 2011, Washington, D.C. – The Board of Directors of the Public Affairs Alliance of Iranian Americans (PAAIA) this week elected Mr. Ali Mojdehi as Chairman and Mrs. Forough Hosseini as
How U.S. Laws Can Affect Your Personal Affairs in Iran
By Farhad R. Alavi January 25, 2011, Washington, D.C. – The current economic and political instability in Iran is causing many Iranian-Americans to sell properties in Iran they did not liquidate before moving to the United
1st Annual Persian Thanks Food Drive
PAAIA Chapters Volunteer and Serve Thanksgiving By PAAIA Staff January 25, 2011, Los Angeles, CA – The 1st Annual Persian Thanks food drive kicked off this past November. PAAIA Chapter members in Los Angeles, Orange County, San Diego,
PAAIA D.C. Chapter Co-sponsors Panel Presentation on Iran Sanctions
By PAAIA Staff January 26, 2011, Washington, D.C. – On February 17th, 2011, the Washington D.C. Chapter of the Iranian American Bar Association (IABA) will host an informative panel discussion entitled “2011 OFAC Update: Iran Sanctions.” This event,
PAAIA D.C. Chapter Co-sponsors Panel Presentation on Iran Sanctions
January 26, 2011, Washington, D.C. – On February 17th, 2011, the Washington D.C. Chapter of the Iranian American Bar Association (IABA) will host an informative panel discussion entitled, “2011 OFAC Update: Iran Sanctions.” This
Two Iranian Americans Make Historic Run for Chicago’s City Council
Learn about the Bambouyani and Buenrostro Campaigns for Alderman By PAAIA Staff January 27, 2011, Chicago, IL – Mahmoud Bambouyani and Bita Buenrostro are two prominent Iranian Americans who are campaigning in the 38th and
PAAIA’s Mentorship Program – When Sparks Fly
Sahar’s Story January 24, 2011, Los Angeles, CA – Sahar Iranipour is a graduate of the American University of Paris/Institut Catholique de Paris graduate with dual Masters of Arts degrees in International Affairs,
PAAIA Congratulates Ramin Asgard on his Appointment as the New Director of Voice of America – Persian News Network
By PAAIA Staff February 28, 2011, Washington, D.C. – The Public Affairs Alliance for Iranian Americans (PAAIA) would like to congratulate Ramin Asgard on his appointment as the new Director of Voice of America– Persian
PAAIA Members Elect New Board of Directors
By PAAIA Staff January 20, 2011, Washington, D.C. – The Public Affairs Alliance of Iranian Americans (PAAIA) is pleased to announce the results of the election of its Board of Directors by the organization’s members.
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.