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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.
Presidents Of 6 U.S. Universities Visit Iran
Presidents Of 6 U.S. Universities Visit Iran November 21, 2008 In a series of exchange visits with academics and scientists, recently, the presidents of six leading U.S. universities are touring Iran. Officially, the academics are
Iranian Named One of 50 Women to Watch in 2008
Iranian Named One of 50 Women to Watch in 2008 November 14, 2008 The Wall Street Journal has placed Saideh Ghods, founder of the Mahak Society to Support Children with Cancer, on its annual 50
Contemporary Iranian Photography Exhibition
Contemporary Iranian Photography Exhibition November 07, 2008 International Arts & Artists’ (IA&A) Hillyer Art Space, located at 9 Hillyer Court, NW, in Washington, D.C., is proud to present The Burden of Representation: Contemporary Iranian Photography,
Iranian American Scientist Honored by President Bush
Iranian American Scientist Honored by President Bush November 06, 2008 U.S. President George W. Bush hosted an Iftaar dinner in September of 2008, honoring the accomplishments of Muslim Americans, including those of Professor Maysam Ghovanloo.
First Iranian in the NBA
First Iranian in the NBA November 06, 2008 Click here to read more about the first Iranian in the NBA.
Famed Actress Mary Apick Wins the ARPA Foundation Award
Famed Actress Mary Apick Wins the ARPA Foundation Award October 31, 2008 Mary Apick has received the Arpa Foundation Award for her far-reaching humanitarian contributions. Every year, the festival recognizes individuals in the
APHA Peace Award Recipient: Dr. Farideh Kioumehr-Dadsetan
APHA Peace Award Recipient: Dr. Farideh Kioumehr-Dadsetan October 23, 2008 This year, the American Public Health Association (APHA) is honoring Dr. Farideh Kioumehr-Dadsetan, an Iranian-American who has devoted her life to bringing peace to lives
Exploring the Other: Contemporary Iran through the Lens of Iason Athanasiadis
Exploring the Other: Contemporary Iran through the Lens of Iason Athanasiadis October 16, 2008 October 15, 2008 – Approaching Iran from aesthetic and social viewpoints, this groundbreaking exhibit takes the focus off Iran’s politicians and
ANCIENT IRAN: A pictorial history for young readers ages 8 and up
ANCIENT IRAN: A pictorial history for young readers ages 8 and up October 03, 2008 Massoume Price, Canadian based social anthropologist, author of Iran’s Diverse Peoples has released a new book which aims to educate
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.