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 Releases Video Supporting Judge Tabaddor’s Civil Rights Case
WASHINGTON D.C. – The Public Affairs Alliance of Iranian Americans (PAAIA) released a video supporting the settlement reached by Iranian-American Immigration Judge Ashley Tabaddor. The video outlines the importance of this settlement with the U.S. Department of
Senator Paul Introduces Anti-refugee and Immigration Legislation
November 23, 2015 Washington, D.C.— In the wake of the November 13th terrorist attacks in Paris, Senator and Republican presidential candidate Rand Paul introduced legislation that would suspend visa issuance for countries with a high
Congressman Connolly Introduces New Legislation for Nuclear Agreement
November 12, 2015, Washington DC – On October 9th, 2015, Congressman Gerry Connolly (VA-11) introduced a new bipartisan legislation to create a commission to oversee the implementation of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), H.R.
Meet Marjan Ghafourpour Philhour – Candidate for San Francisco Board of Supervisors
November 16, 2015, San Francisco, CA – The Public Affairs Alliance of Iranian American (PAAIA) recently had the opportunity to sit down with Marjan Ghafourpour Philhour to discuss her campaign for San Francisco Board of Supervisors
Pittsburgh’s Conflict Kitchen Serving Iranian Cuisine
November 9, 2015, Washington, DC—A Pittsburgh restaurant has shifted its theme to Iranian culture and politics in response to the recent negotiations between the United States and Iran. Conflict Kitchen only serves cuisine from countries
PAAIA Applauds Resolution and Removal of Recusal Order in Tabaddor Case
November 4, 2015, Washington, D.C. – The Public Affairs Alliance of Iranian Americans today welcomes the resolution of a suit against the Department of Justice (DOJ) on behalf of sitting Immigration Judge Afsaneh Ashley Tabaddor.
PAAIA Expresses Serious Concern Regarding the Detention of Another Iranian American in Iran
October 30, 2015, Washington, D.C. – Siamak Namazi, an Iranian American consultant, was reported to have been arrested and detained in Iran by the Intelligence wing of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps for undetermined reasons.
Iranian American Voting Rights Activist, Neda Bolourchi, works to get out the Iranian American Vote
October 29, 2015, Washington, DC — Meet Neda Bolourchi, an Iranian-American voting rights activist who works to make voting more accessible for Iranian Americans in Los Angeles, CA. A law student, paralegal, and election inspector
Iranian American Entrepreneur, Ario Keshani, Launches Split, a Ride-Sharing service in Washington, D.C.
October 29, 2015, Washington, DC — Harvard graduate and young Iranian American entrepreneur Ario Keshani recently launched Split, a new and dynamic way of getting around Washington, D.C. Split is a ride-sharing service, essentially a
PAAIA Celebrates Iranian American Achievements with Elegant Gala at the Metropolitan Club
October 16th, New York City – On Friday, October 16th, 2015, hundreds of guests attended the Public Affairs Alliance of Iranian Americans’ (PAAIA) Annual Gala at the Metropolitan Club in New York City to celebrate
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.