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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.
Amendments Clarifying that Military Force Against Iran Has Not Been Authorized by Congress Passes in U.S. House
Washington, DC – The Public Affairs Alliance of Iranian Americans (PAAIA) released the following statement on the passage of two amendments to H.R.5515, the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2019, clarifying that
Public Affairs Alliance of Iranian Americans Premieres New Ads Highlighting the Value of Iranian American Innovation
Washington, D.C. – The Public Affairs Alliance of Iranian Americans (PAAIA) launched a new social media campaign focused on the innovative power of the Iranian American community. The goal of the campaign is to foster
Josee Molavi, PAAIA’s 2018 Spring CHIP Fellow Reflects on Internship
Washington, D.C. – I have just finished my internship on Capitol Hill in the Office of Congressman Jamie Raskin from Maryland’s 8th District, where I worked as a Press Intern this past semester. Beginning in January,
President Trump’s Withdrawal from the JCPOA Creates an Unnecessary National Security Crisis
For Immediate Release: Contact: Morad Ghorban Phone: (202) 828-8370 Email: morad@45.33.40.89 Washington, D.C. – Today, the Public Affairs Alliance of Iranian Americans (PAAIA) denounced President Trump’s decision to unilaterally withdraw the United States from the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action
IAPAC Proudly Endorses the Campaign of Zahra Karinshak for Georgia State Senate
A veteran, a lawyer, an Iranian American. Today, the Iranian American Political Action Committee (IAPAC), the connected PAC of the Public Affairs Alliance of Iranian Americans, proudly announced its support for Zahra Karinshak for Georgia
PAAIA’s IA-100 Hosts Annual Leadership Retreat
Washington, D.C. – PAAIA hosted its annual IA-100 Leadership Retreat for members and special guests at the Hay-Adams Hotel on April 27th and 28th, 2018. This year’s retreat followed a successful and empowering Capitol Hill
PAAIA’s 2018 Capitol Hill Days were a Success!
Washington, D.C. – From April 25th to April 27th, 2018, PAAIA’s IA-100 and Emerging Leaders members met with over 20 members of Congress from both sides of the aisle to discuss several issues of importance
Supreme Court Heard Case on Trump’s Travel Ban Today
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Contact: Morad Ghorban Email: morad@45.33.40.89 Phone: (202) 828-8370 Washington, DC – Today, the U.S. Supreme Court held oral arguments on the latest version of the Travel Ban in the Hawaii case. After the first
Senators Send Letter Requesting Clarification of the “Waiver” Process
Washington, DC – On April 19, 2018 Senators Van Hollen (D-MD), Murphy (D-CT), and Blumenthal (D-CT) sent a follow-up letter to the State Department (DOS) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to request further
PAAIA and Coalition of Iranian American Organizations File an Amicus Brief with the US Supreme Court
For Immediate Release: Contact: Morad Ghorban Email: Morad@PAAIA.org Phone: (202) 828-8370 Washington, DC – The Public Affairs Alliance of Iranian Americans (PAAIA), the Iranian American Bar Association (IABA), and Pars Equality Center have filed an amicus brief, through our legal counsel,
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.