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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.
Iran vs. USA Men’s Volleyball Coming to Southern California
August 1, 2014, Washington, D.C. – In less than two weeks, the U.S. Men’s National Volleyball Team will host Iran for four matches at sites around Southern California. The matches will help both teams prepare
UPDATE: Jason Rezaian and Others Detained in Iran
August 1, 2014, Washington, D.C. – Jason Rezaian, his wife Yeganeh Salehi, and an unidentified freelance photographer have been detained in an unknown location in Iran since July 22. The photographer’s husband, who was also
Congress Holds Hearings on Status of Iran Nuclear Negotiations
July 31, 2014, Washington, D.C. – On Tuesday, July 29th, the Senate Foreign Relations Committee and the House Committee of Foreign Affairs held respective hearings on the status of the P5+1 negotiations related to Iran’s
U.S. State Department Releases Fact Sheet on Extension of Joint Plan of Action between Iran and P5+1
July 31, 2014, Washington, D.C. – On July 22, the State Department released a fact sheet summarizing the implementations and extension of the Joint Plan of Action (JPOA) between Iran and the P5+1 countries. The
Congressional Roundup
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.
PAAIA Concerned About Detention of Jason Rezaian and Others in Iran
July 25, 2014, Washington, D.C. – Jason Rezaian, an Iranian American journalist, is reported to have been detained in Iran along with his wife and two other Iranian American journalists for undetermined reasons this week.
Iran and P5+1 Talks Extended an Additional Four Months
July 22, 2014, Washington, D.C. – Following negotiations between members of the P5+1 and representatives of the Islamic Republic of Iran (IRI) in Vienna, the Obama Administration stated Friday that talks will be extended four months
Indications that Iran and P5+1 Talks Will Be Extended
July 18, 2014, Washington, D.C. – Following negotiations between members of the P5+1 and representatives of the Islamic Republic of Iran (IRI) in Vienna, the Obama Administration has indicated that talks will be extended as
Congressional Roundup
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.
Cyrus Habib’s Campaign for State Senate Gains Traction
July 18, 2014, Washington, D.C. – State Representative Cyrus Habib’s campaign for Washington State Senate continues to gain momentum with a recent Municipal League endorsement rating of outstanding, the highest rating the organization grants to candidates.
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.