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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.
Ameli’s Campaign for L.A. Superior Court Judge Gains Momentum
April 23, 2010, Washington, D.C. – With the primaries right around the corner on June 8th, the race for L.A. Superior Court Judge is heating up. Of the eight candidates looking to replace current Judge
Mark Your Calendar! Photo Xbt on Iranian Americans in LA, Fowler Museum, UCLA. Opens June 6
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Iranian American City Council Member Spurs Largest Tree Planting Initiative in N. Texas History
Iranian American City Council Member Spurs Largest Tree Planting Initiative in N. Texas History May 4, 2010, Richardson, TX – For Richardson City Council member Amir Omar, a simple idea has turned into a massive
An Inspired Audience in New York – Passing the Torch Receives Rave Reviews
An Inspired Audience in New York – Passing the Torch Receives Rave Reviews Thursday May 6, 2010, Los Angeles, CA – The Passing the Torch event received tremendous accolades from attendees. Following the event, Roxanna
Can Seven Outstanding Iranian Americans Inspire the Next Generation? Yes They Can!
Can Seven Outstanding Iranian Americans Inspire the Next Generation? Yes They Can! Thursday May 6, 2010, Los Angeles, CA – On Sunday April 25th 2010, the Public Affairs Alliance of Iranian Americans celebrated the third
A MUST-SEE TALK: Abolala Soudavar European/Persian Art, MFA Houston, May 16 @ 3pm
A MUST-SEE TALK: Abolala Soudavar European/Persian Art, MFA Houston, May 16 @ 3pm Special Lecture: The Power of the Intellect: Guiding the Evolution of European and Persian Painting May 16, 2010 3:00 PM at
NexGen OC Hosts Successful Networking Mixer
By Sarah Barbod, Orange County Chapter May 4, 2010, Orange County, CA – Last week the Orange County NexGenners hosted another successful networking mixer at Port Restaurant in Corona Del Mar. The evening’s featured artist,
From West Point to Afghanistan, to UCI and a PhD! What’s next? Amir Bagherpour’s path to success
From West Point to Afghanistan, to UCI and a PhD! What’s next? Amir Bagherpour’s path to success By Tara Kangarlou, PAAIA NexGen Editor A significant number of young Iranian Americans, around or below the age
Iranian American Nita Farahany Appointed to the Presidential Commission for the Study of Bioethical Issues
May 11, 2010, Washington D.C. – On April 7, 2010, Iranian American Nita Farahany was appointed to the Presidential Commission for the Study of Bioethical Issues by President Barack Obama. The commission advises the President
Maryland Governor’s Commission on Middle Eastern Affairs Seeks Iranian American Participation
On October 11, 2007, Governor Martin O’Malley signed an Executive Order to create the Governor’s Commission on Middle Eastern American Affairs. The Commission was created to address the need for State agencies to respond effectively
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.