U.S. National Security Experts Support Extension of Nuclear Negotiations with Iran
December 4, 2014, Washington, D.C. – A bipartisan group of 43 senior security experts, intelligence officials, former diplomatic and military leaders, and policymakers issued a statement on November 26th in support of the decision extending
Ramin Toloui Confirmed as Treasury’s Assistant Secretary for International Finance
November 25, 2014, Washington, D.C. – The Public Affairs Alliance of Iranian Americans (PAAIA) would like to congratulate Iranian American Ramin Toloui for his confirmation by the U.S. Senate to serve as the Department of
Iran and P5+1 Nuclear Talks Extended
November 24, 2014, Washington, D.C. – Following the negotiations between members of the P5+1 (U.S., U.K., France, Russia, China, and Germany) and representatives of the Islamic Republic of Iran (IRI) in Vienna, the Obama Administration announced today
Cooley LLP Creates Public Resource Center Regarding Judge Tabaddor’s Case Against the Department of Justice
November 21, 2014, Washington, D.C. – On November 17th, 2014, Cooley LLP announced the launching of a public resource page to provide accessible information about Immigration Judge Ashley Tabaddor’s suit against the Department of Justice.
House Passes Resolution Condemning Iran for Human Rights Violations
November 21, 2014, Washington, D.C. – On November 19, 2014, the House of Representatives passed a non-binding resolution by unanimous consent condemning the Government of Iran for its gross human rights violations. The resolution was
Congressional Roundup – Nov. 12-19
Congress is considering a number of legislative initiatives that may be of interest to the Iranian American community.The PAAIA Public Policy Center is pleased to provide a roundup on the status of the legislation. In
Nuclear Deal May Lead to U.S.-Iran Direct Banking Channel
November 20, 2014, Washington, D.C. – Recent media reports indicate that a direct banking channel for authorized transactions between the U.S. and Iran may be part of the final negotiated nuclear deal this November. PAAIA supports the establishment
Representatives Royce and Engel Introduce Iran Human Rights Legislation
November 18, 2014, Washington D.C. – Last week, Representatives Ed Royce (R-39th/CA) and Eliot Engel (D-16th/NY) introduced a resolution in the House of Representatives condemning the Government of Iran for its gross human rights violations. Amongst
PAAIA Hosts Capitol Hill Briefing and Panel Discussion on Iran
November 17, 2014, Washington, D.C. – On November 12th, the Public Affairs Alliance of Iranian Americans (PAAIA) held a congressional briefing to present the findings of its 2014 National Public Opinion Survey of Iranian Americans followed
PAAIA Expresses Support for Nuclear Deal with Iran
November 14, 2014, Washington, D.C. – As the November 24th deadline approaches for the P5+1 to reach a comprehensive nuclear agreement with Iran, the Public Affairs Alliance of Iranian Americans (PAAIA) expresses support for a
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.