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
Vali Nasr, Featured Guest at PAAIA Reception for Iranian American Congressional and Administration Staff
May 11, 2010, Washington, D.C. – The Public Affairs Alliance of Iranian Americans (PAAIA) held its bi-annual reception for Iranian Americans who work for members of Congress and the Executive Branch on May 7, 2010.
Iranian Student and Three Other Immigration Activists Detained in Arizona
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contacts: Juan (407) 602-8675, Flavia de la Fuente (949) 910-6362 media@thedreamiscoming.com DETAINED in Arizona: Four Student Immigrant Leaders Peacefully Resist Current Immigration Law, Urge Passage of DREAM Act As of 6:00
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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.