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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.
PAAIA Board Member, Hamid Biglari, Speaks on RAND Panel
March 3, 2016, Washington D.C. – RAND Corporation hosted a daylong conference covering challenges facing the Iran Nuclear Deal and implications for policy in Iran, the Middle Eastern region, and the United States. The conference was
Iranian Americans Host Candidate Forum for Maryland’s 8th Congressional District
March 30, 2016, Washington, D.C. – On Sunday March 27, 2016 over hundred guests participated in an Iranian American Congressional Forum with candidates for the U.S. Congress 8th Congressional District race. The event, held at the residence of Houri
PAAIA Members and Friends Gather to Support Congressman Honda
March 18, 2016, Washington D.C., – PAAIA members and friends from the New York City area gathered at the home of board member Akbar Lari in honor of Congressman Michael M. Honda and in support of his re-election
IAU Names Asteriod After PAAIA Board Member Firouz Naderi
Washington D.C., March 30, 2016 – On March 28, 2016 the International Astronomical Union (IAU) renamed an asteroid, formerly known as (5515) 1989 EL1, ‘Naderi’ after Firouz Michael Naderi, Iranian-American scientist and PAAIA Board Member. Dr. Naderi communicated
PAAIA Hosts Annual Nowruz Reception on Capitol Hill
March 23, 2016, Washington, D.C. – On March 16, 2016, the Public Affairs Alliance of Iranian Americans (PAAIA) hosted its annual Nowruz reception for members of Congress and their staff on Capitol Hill. A bipartisan group of
Heads of State Around the World Recognize Nowruz
March 23, 2016, Washington, D.C. – Every year, millions of Iranians all over the world celebrate the Persian New Year, Nowruz. Iranians observe this holiday by visiting family and friends, celebrating a season of new life
Eight Iranian Americans Awarded the 2016 Ellis Island Medal of Honor
Saturday, May 7, 2016 – Eight highly accomplished Iranian Americans were awarded the 2016 Ellis Island Medal of Honor for outstanding achievement in their personal and professional lives coupled with the preservation of their culture and
Congressman Honda Continues to Champion Nowruz on Capitol Hill
March 16, 2016, Washington, D.C. – Yesterday, Congressman Michael M. Honda (D-CA) issued a statement about the importance of continuing to recognize the cultural and historical significance of Nowruz in the U.S. Congress. Congressman Honda
PAAIA Releases 2016 National Public Opinion Survey of Iranian Americans
March 8, 2016, Washington, D.C. – The Public Affairs Alliance of Iranian Americans (PAAIA) today released the findings of a national public opinion survey examining the attitudes of Iranian Americans with respect to U.S.-Iran relations, the newly
50 Organizations Request Executive Action to Protect Dual Nationals from Visa Waiver Program Discrimination
February 24, 2016, Washington D.C. – A coalition of 50 different national and local civil rights, faith, refugee and non-profit organizations joined together to send a joint letter to Department of Homeland Security Jeh Jonson,
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.