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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.
Farokhi’s Bid for Atlanta City Council Falls Short
Future looks bright for the charismatic political upstart December 2, 2009, Atlanta, GA – In a hard fought battle for the Atlanta City Council’s Post 2 At-large seat, Amir Farokhi’s bid to become the first
Iranian Protestors Leading Poll for Time Magazine Person of the Year
December 3, 2009, Washington, D. C. – Time Magazine’s annual poll on who should be “Person of the Year” includes Iranian protestors in the aftermath of the June 12, 2009 elections. “For several weeks over
Giving A Voice to the People of Iran
Proposal to assist democratic reformers in Iran is proceeding through Congress December 3, 2009, Washington, D.C. – In the midst of the fallout following the June 12th presidential election in Iran, a bipartisan group of
Nina Mohadjer Becomes the New Chairwoman of Ridgefield’s 2010 Relay for Life
December 8, 2009 – Nina Mohadjer is the first Iranian American to run for public office in the state of Connecticut. While she lost her bid for a seat on the Board of Education earlier
Boston Globe Endorses Alan Khazei for U.S. Senate
December 2, 2009, Boston, MA – With less then a week to go before the Senate primary election in Massachusetts, community activist and social entrepreneur Alan Khazei has recently received a series of high-profile endorsements
Dr. David Samadi: Transforming Surgery Through Robotics
Dr. David Samadi: Transforming Surgery Through Robotics December 11, 2009 – Dr. David Samadi is the Chief of Robotics and Minimally Invasive Surgery at The Mount Sinai Medical Center. A board-certified urologist, he treats prostate
Arsalan Kazemi Makes NCAA Basketball History
Arsalan Kazemi Makes NCAA Basketball History Becomes first Iranian to play NCAA basketball December 11, 2009, Washington, DC- Athletic and eager, Rice University’s Arsalan Kazemi is ready to make his mark on and off the
Nominate Legendary Iranian Vocalist Shajarian for NPR’s Great Voices in History
December 11, 2009, Washington, DC – Internationally acclaimed Iranian vocalist Mohammad Reza Shajarian has been called “Iran’s greatest living master of traditional Persian music”. Shajarian’s unique vocal style is immediately recognizable and he is loved
Khazei Loses Bid for Ted Kennedy’s U.S Senate Seat
Iranian American Received 88,000 Votes Across Massachusetts December 11, 2009, Boston, MA– While receiving a series of high profile endorsements from former presidential candidate Wesley Clark and the Boston Globe, Alan Khazei placed third with
Adopt a Library and Donate the Book Ancient Iran
December 11, 2009 Washington D.C. – The Public Affairs Alliance of Iranian Americans (PAAIA) is pleased to announce the selection of the award winning children’s book “Ancient Iran” by Massoume Price to be placed in
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.