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I’ve Discovered Nahid Rachlin
By Susan Abraham Aug 7, 2010 – …Last night, unable to sleep once more and thanks to the final remnants of a fading jet lag, I settled down to read The Heart’s Desire, a riveting
PAAIA Joins Amicus Brief in Support of Iranian American’s Right to a Fair Trial
Retrial sought based on juror’s derogatory statements about Iranians July 21, 2009, Washington, D.C. – Today, the Public Affairs Alliance of Iranian Americans (PAAIA), along with the Anti-Defamation League (ADL), the Iranian American Bar Association
Nowruz Resolution Continues to Gain Traction
Congressman Honda Urges Iranian Americans to continue to rally support for the resolution April 30, 2009, Washington, D.C. – This week six additional members of Congress have become cosponsors of H.Res.267, bringing the total number
Congressman Honda’s Nowruz Statement on the House Floor
Congressional Record: April 1, 2009 HONORING NOWRUZ Mr. HONDA. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Nowruz, a holiday which marks the traditional Iranian new year. Over 1 million Iranian Americans
Congresswoman Maloney Issues Statement on Nowruz for the Congressional Record
IN RECOGNITION OF NOWRUZ, IRANIAN NEW YEAR ______ HON. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of new york in the house of representatives Monday, March 23, 2009 Mrs. Maloney of New York: I rise today
Congressman Waxman Issues Statement on Nowruz for the Congressional Record
RECOGNIZING THE CELEBRATION OF NOWRUZ ______ HON. HENRY A. WAXMAN of california in the house of representatives Monday, March 23, 2009 Mr. WAXMAN. Madam Speaker, I would like to take this opportunity to
President Obama’s Nowruz Message
President Obama released a special video message for all those celebrating Nowruz. Translated “New Day,” Nowruz marks the arrival of spring and the beginning of the New Year for millions in Iran and other communities
Congresswoman Sanchez Issues Statement on Nowruz for the Congressional Record
Congresswoman Linda T. Sanchez Persian New Year Resolution Statement for the Record March 19, 2009 Mr. Speaker, I rise today to acknowledge Nowruz which marks the traditional Iranian New Year
Nowruz: A New Day for Humanity
Written by Dr. Ahmad Karimi-Hakkak March 19, 2009, Washington, D.C. – Nowruz, literally meaning “a new day,” has through the ages lived up to its name in wondrous ways. It has provided the supreme occasion
Nowruz Resolution Introduced in Congress
March 19, 2009, Washington, D.C. – Congressman Michael M. Honda (CA-15th) introduced H.Res.267, a resolution in honor of the Iranian New Year, into the House of Representatives on March 19, 2009. The resolution recognizes 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.