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.
Nowruz Resolution Gains Traction
Nowruz Resolution Gains Traction PAAIA Initiative Passes House Committee January 27th, 2010, Washington, D.C. – Today the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform passed H. Res 267, the resolution in honor of the Iranian
PAAIA Shares Findings of the 2009 Survey of Iranian Americans with Members of Congress
PAAIA Shares Findings of the 2009 Survey of Iranian Americans with Members of Congress Survey Reflected Prevailing Views Concerning Post Election Developments in Iran January 28, 2010, Washington, D.C. – Earlier this afternoon, the Public
Yasmin Siraj Takes the Silver at the 2010 U.S. Figure Skating Championships
Yasmin Siraj Takes the Silver at the 2010 U.S. Figure Skating Championships January 27, 2010, Washington, D.C. – Thirteen year old Iranian American Yasmin Siraj took home the silver medal for junior ladies at the
Meet The New IAPAC Candidates
Meet The New IAPAC Candidates January 29, 2010, Washington, D.C. – The Iranian American Political Action Committee (IAPAC), today announced its support for new slate of candidates for the U.S. Congress, national party committees, and
PAAIA Thanks Sponsors of the 2010 Passing the Torch of Success
PAAIA Thanks Sponsors of the 2010 Passing the Torch of Success PAAIA would like to sincerely acknowledge the following sponsors for their support of the 2010 Passing the Torch of Success held in Orange County,
UPDATE: Iran Sanctions Legislation in the 111th Congress
UPDATE: Iran Sanctions Legislation in the 111th Congress Senate Passes Comprehensive Iran Sanctions Act January 29, 2010, Washington, D.C. – Yesterday, the Senate passed the Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability, and Divestment Act of 2009 (S.2799)
Iranian Americans Rally Behind Shiva Farivar
Iranian Americans Rally Behind Shiva Farivar February 10, 2010, Irvine, CA – Nearly fifty guests were in attendance at a private reception on February 2, 2010 in support of Shiva Farivar’s candidacy for Irvine City
PAAIA Hosts Capitol Hill Briefing on 2009 Survey of Iranian Americans
PAAIA Hosts Capitol Hill Briefing on 2009 Survey of Iranian Americans February 11, 2009, Washington, D.C. – On January 28th, the Public Affairs Alliance of Iranian Americans (PAAIA) held a congressional briefing to present the
Continued Human Rights Violations Reported as Iran Marks Anniversary of Revolution
Continued Human Rights Violations Reported as Iran Marks Anniversary of Revolution February 11, 2010, Los Angeles, CA – The Iranian American community has been anxiously following today’s reports in the press and on social media
Iran Excluded from LinkedIn
Iran Excluded from LinkedIn February 17, 2010, Washington, D.C. – The Public Affairs Alliance of Iranian Americans (PAAIA) has learned that the professional social networking site, LinkedIn, does not list Iran in their “Education” drop-down
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.