Senate Resolution Supporting Nuclear Negotiations with Iran
January 28, 2015, Washington D.C. – On January 26, 2015, Senators Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) and Chris Murphy (D-CT) introduced a non-binding resolution supporting the diplomatic efforts between the P5+1 and Iran to reach an agreement that
Obama Calls Pastor Saeed Abedini’s Release a Top Priority
January 28, 2015, Washington D.C. – Last Wednesday, President Obama met with the wife of imprisoned Iranian American Pastor Saeed Abedini preceding his appearance at Boise State University. During the meeting, President Obama described the
Less Than Two Weeks Left to Make Sure Iranian Americans Are Counted
January 22, 2015, Washington, D.C. – In October of 2014, the U.S. Census Bureau announced it will test a new Middle Eastern or North African (MENA) ethnic category as part of its mid-decade research for possible inclusion
UPDATES: P5+1 Iran Nuclear Negotiations Resource Center
January 16, 2015, Washington, D.C. – Like much of the world, Iranian Americans have followed the Iran nuclear negotiations and ensuing developments with great interest. The PAAIA Public Policy Center is pleased to provide a
Maryam Banikarim Recognized by Fortune Magazine for Her Move to Hyatt Hotels
January 15, 2015, Washington D.C. – Iranian American Maryam Banikarim was recently highlighted in Fortune Magazine online after accepting the position of Chief Marketing Officer with Hyatt Hotels. Born in Iran, Banikarim has lived and
Update: Jason Rezaian Indicted by Iranian Court
January 15, 2015, Washington, D.C. – Jason Rezaian, an Iranian American journalist who has been detained in Iran since July 2014, is reported to have been indicted this week, and will stand trial for crimes
PAAIA Announces 2015 Public Policy Advisors
January 14, 2015, Washington, D.C. – PAAIA is pleased to announce that Collin Anderson, Computer Scientist and Independent Researcher on Internet Freedom, Andy Halataei, Senior Vice President of Government Affairs for the Information Technology Industry
Make Sure Iranian Americans Are Counted
January 7, 2015, Washington, D.C. – In October of 2014, the U.S. Census Bureau announced it will test a new Middle Eastern or North African (MENA) ethnic category as part of its mid-decade research for
Fellow Marines Join Amir Hekmati in Hunger Strike
UPDATE: According to media reports Amir Hekmati has temporarily suspended his hunger strike after authorities in Iran have agreed to re-examine his case. “Amir and the Hekmati family deeply appreciate all of those who have joined
Shabnam Rezaei Recognized by Forbes for Entrepreneurial Success
December 19, 2014, Washington, D.C. – Iranian American Shabnam Rezaei was recently featured in Forbes online magazine for her entrepreneurial vision in creating educational entertainment for bilingual children. Despite challenges, Rezaei’s passion and drive have
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.