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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.
Shabeh Jomeh Chicago Chapter Honored by the Cook County Treasurer
By Mina Amir-Mokri On June 24, 2010, Shabeh Jomeh, a not-for-profit networking group for Iranian-American Professionals was honored in an award ceremony by the Cook County Treasurer’s Office in Chicago, Illinois . Maria Pappas, Cook
Q&A With Mahmood Hamidi, Panoramic Photographer Extraordinaire
By Negin Mirmirani, PAAIA Reporter Since 2006, Mahmood Hamidi has been combining his computer skills with his passion for photography to capture stunning 360-degree panoramic images of some of the most beautiful places in the
PAAIA Welcomes Amir Omar to Washington D.C.
October 22, 2009, Washington, D.C. – Last night PAAIA members and friends hosted a happy hour reception with special guest Amir Omar (Council Member-Richardson, Texas) at Lima Restaurant and Lounge. Omar currently serves as Council
Deadline extension: English for Heritage Language Speakers Program
By Genesis Ingersoll, Associate Director This year’s application deadline for the English for Heritage Language Speakers (EHLS) Program has just been extended to August 13, 2010. EHLS is an adult scholarship and professional development opportunity
The Iranian American Identity—or is it Identities?
Art review by Sharon Mizota, Los Angeles Times “The exhibition “Document: Iranian–Americans in L.A.” (Fowler Museum, UCLA, through 8/22) marks the emergence of a sense of Iranian American identity, even as it threatens to explode
PAAIA’S Washington DC NexGen Chapter to Launch Voter Registration Drive
By Dean Dastvar “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.” – Margaret Mead July 21, 2010, Washington, D.C. –
Help Deserving Students Earn a Path to Legal Residency
Urge Congress to support the DREAM Act By PAAIA Government Affairs Office July 21, 2010, Washington D.C. – Last year, PAAIA highlighted the story of Mohammad Abdollahi who came to the United States from Iran
Washington Metropolitan Area Home to the Ninth PAAIA Chapter
July 22, 2010, Washington D.C. – Earlier this month, fifteen PAAIA members met in Washington, DC, to form the ninth PAAIA Chapter. PAAIA welcomes the addition of the Washington Metropolitan Chapter to its roster of
PAAIA Mentorship Program Launch
New Member Benefits! Empowering the Iranian American Community Dear PAAIA Members, April 1, 2010 – We are very pleased to announce the launch of the PAAIA Mentorship Program as a benefit to our members and
Do Not Miss the Deadline-Apply for the PAAIA Mentorship Program Today!
Don’t Miss the Deadline – Apply for the PAAIA Mentorship Program Today! Are you wondering what career path to follow, or whether to change your career? Do you need advice on how to better manage
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.