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.
Iranian American Foundation Driven to Protect Celebrators During Holidays
December 11, 2009 – The Lev Foundation is a nonprofit organization that is providing free taxi vouchers in memory of Iranian American Daniel Levian who was killed in a drunk driving accident in 2008. The
OFAC Regulations Governing Trade with Iran
OFAC Regulations Governing Trade with Iran Reminder about U.S. laws Iranian Americans should be aware of December 10, 2009, Washington, D.C. – Trade between the United States and Iran is subject to certain restrictions under
First Comprehensive Immigration Reform Bill Introduced in 111th Congress
December 17, 2009, Washington, D.C. ¬ On Tuesday of this week, Congressman Luis Gutierrez (D-IL/4th) filed the first comprehensive immigration reform bill of the 111th Congress. Known as the Comprehensive Immigration Reform for America’s Security
Amir Oveissi Launches Social Networking Site for Politicos
December 16, 2009, Washington, D.C. – In today’s fast paced world, it seems no profession or industry has been left unbitten by the social networking bug. Enter DistrictFile, an exclusive social networking site targeting those
UPDATE: Iran Sanctions in the 111th Congress
House Overwhelmingly Approves Iran Refined Petroleum Act of 2009 December 15, 2009, Washington, D.C. – Today the House of Representatives passed the Iran Refined Petroleum Act of 2009 (H.R. 2194) by a vote of 412
Iranian American Harivandi Honored by United States Golf Association
Iranian American Harivandi Honored by United States Golf Association December 22, 2009, Far Hills, NJ – The United States Golf Association (USGA) recently honored Iranian American M. Ali Harivandi, Ph.D. with the Green Section’s Piper
PAAIA Reminds Iranian Americans to Adopt a Library and Donate the Book Ancient Iran this Holiday Season
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
CEO of Fox Sports Responds to PAAIA’s Letter of Concern over Haddadi Remarks
December 21, 2009, Washington D.C. – In a letter dated December 8th, David Hill, Chairman and CEO of Fox Sports Television Group responded to PAAIA’s letter expressing concern over the insensitive on-air remarks about Grizzlies
Be the one to Save a Life, Message from Mona
Twenty-Six Year Old Iranian Woman in Desperate Need of Matching Bone Marrow Transplant To all of my fellow Iranians living in the U.S., My name is Mona Zarei and I am writing to you from
Enhanced Airport Security Measures to Affect Travelers to and from Iran
Enhanced Airport Security Measures to Affect Travelers to and from Iran January 5th, 2010, Washington DC – Starting on Monday January 4th, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has implemented new enhanced security screening measures for
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.