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.
Ad Targets Iran to Promote Clean Energy Legislation
By PAAIA Editorial Staff May 19, 2010, Washington, D.C.– The Public Affairs Alliance of Iranian Americans (PAAIA) has learned that the American Values Network (AVN) as well as other progressive organizations have rolled out a
Senator Charles Schumer Praises Iranian Americans at Passing the Torch of Success in New York, April 25
March 20, 2010 – On Sunday April 25th 2010, Senator Charles Schumer, senior Senator from the State of New York and the third ranking senator from the Democratic Party, made a surprise appearance at the
Update: AVN Responds Favorably to PAAIA’s Concern Over Climate Ads Targeting Iran
May 25, 2010 Washington, D.C. – PAAIA is pleased to report that the American Values Network (AVN) has responded favorably to community concerns over their climate change ads targeting Iran. The ads placed on metro
The Iranian Student Group at UCLA Presents Senior Diplomat Ramin Asgard
The Iranian Student Group at UCLA Presents Senior Diplomat Ramin Asgard ISG in sponsorship with PAAIA invites you to a close and personal encounter with Ramin Asgard, the most senior Iranian American State Department Foreign
Hand in Hand Concert to Benefit Iranian Refugees
Hand in Hand Concert to Benefit Iranian Refugees, Georgetown U, Wash/DC, Jun 6 Raising awareness and funds for our displaced compatriots Memorable Artistic Performances Featuring: Guity Adjoodani, Piano Kazem Davoudian, Santur Leila Ghaznavi, Theatrical Performer
The Iranian Student Group at UCLA Presents Senior Diplomat Ramin Asgard
The Iranian Student Group at UCLA Presents Senior Diplomat Ramin Asgard ISG in sponsorship with PAAIA invites you to a close and personal encounter with Ramin Asgard, the most senior Iranian American State
On June 8, Vote Mark Ameli for Superior Court Judge
On June 8, Vote Mark Ameli for Superior Court Judge June 3, 2010, Los Angeles, CA – With less than a week to go before the June 8 primary election, PAAIA urges all Iranian Americans
On June 8, Vote Mark Ameli for Superior Court Judge
On June 8, Vote Mark Ameli for Superior Court Judge June 3, 2010, Los Angeles, CA – With less than a week to go before the June 8 primary election, PAAIA urges all
IRAN FESTIVAL at Riverside Church
IRAN FESTIVAL at Riverside Church Enjoy a day of cultural activities, performance, and food, celebrating the traditional & contemporary arts of Iran at the Iranian Cultural Village hosted at Riverside Theatre – Saturday, June 12
Namjoo in A Minor
Namjoo in A Minor Iranian singer-songwriter Mohsen Namjoo will perform live in Los Angeles at the Walt Disney Concert Hall on June 20, 2010 accompanied by Virtuoso Pianist Tara Kamangar along with a full band
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.