National Public Opinion Survey of Iranian Americans Reveals Continued Concerns About Discrimination
For Immediate Release:Contact: Emily PorterEmail: emily@paaia.orgPhone: (202) 828-8370 The economy and foreign policy also top issues among survey respondents Washington, DC – The Public Affairs Alliance of Iranian Americans (PAAIA), a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization serving the interests of the
PAAIA Applauds Introduction of the Temporary Family Visitation Act
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:Contact: Emily PappasEmail: epappas@cogent-strategies.comPhone: (231) 357-6330 TFVA will encourage family reunions through temporary and enforceable visits. Washington, DC – Today, the Public Affairs Alliance of Iranian Americans (PAAIA), a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization serving the interests
PAAIA Warns New Sanctions Could Threaten Humanitarian Aid to Iran
For Immediate Release:Contact: Emily PorterEmail: Emily@paaia.orgPhone: (202) 828-8370 Washington, DC – The Public Affairs Alliance of Iranian Americans (PAAIA), a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization serving the interests of the Iranian American community, today reacted to reports that the Trump administration
PAAIA Calls on DHS to Reverse Proposed Rule to Limit Student Visas
For Immediate ReleaseContact: Emily PorterEmail: Emily@paaia.orgPhone: (202) 828-8370 Washington, DC– The Public Affairs Alliance of Iranian Americans (PAAIA), a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization serving the interests of the Iranian American community, today reacted to news that the U.S. Department
PAAIA Mourns Passing of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Washington, DC – Following the news of the passing of U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Public Affairs Alliance of Iranian Americans (PAAIA) Executive Director, Leila Austin, made the following statement: “PAAIA, along with our
PAAIA Calls for Release of Nasrin Sotoudeh and Other Prisoners of Conscience Held in Iran
For Immediate Release Contact: Emily Porter Email: Emily@paaia.org Phone: (202) 828-8370 Washington, DC – Today, the Public Affairs Alliance of Iranian Americans (PAAIA), a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization serving the interests of the Iranian American community, reacted to news that Iranian
PAAIA’s 2020 Summer CHIP Fellow Reflects on Internship
Washington, DC — For the past three months, I had the pleasure of interning in the office of Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (D-TX-07). As I prepared to begin my first (and hopefully last) virtual internship amidst
PAAIA Launches ‘IA Vote’ GOTV Campaign
Washington, DC — As the 2020 general election approaches, the Public Affairs Alliance of Iranian Americans (PAAIA) is pleased to present its Get Out the Vote (GOTV) campaign known as Iranian Americans Vote or IA
PAAIA Welcomes U.S. House Passage of NO BAN Act, Advocates for U.S. Senate Vote
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Contact: Emily Porter Email: emily@paaia.org Phone: (202) 828-8370 Washington, DC – Today, the Public Affairs Alliance of Iranian Americans (PAAIA), a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization serving the interests of the Iranian American community, welcomed the
PAAIA Applauds Bipartisan Amendments to Prevent Unauthorized War with Iran
For Immediate Release Contact: Emily Porter Email: Emily@paaia.org Phone: (202) 828-8370 Washington, DC – Today, the Public Affairs Alliance of Iranian Americans (PAAIA), a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization serving the interests of the Iranian American community,
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.