The Iranian Genome Project Seeks Samples
March 7, 2014, Washington, D.C. – Dr. Pardis Sabeti MD/Ph.D., professor at Harvard University and MIT’s Broad Institute, has had the opportunity to study the genetics of many different populations throughout her storied career. But
Iranian American Organizations Contact Bank of Hawaii Regarding Closures of Accounts of Iranian Citizens
March 6, 2014, Washington, D.C. – Today, the Public Affairs Alliance of Iranian Americans (PAAIA), along with the Iranian American Bar Association and the Pars Equality Center, sent a letter to the Bank of Hawaii
World-Renowned Artist to Donate to PAAIA
The Public Affairs Alliance of Iranian Americans invites you to attend and support the following art exhibition by world-renowned artist HESSAM ABRISHAMI. He has graciously elected to donate a portion of the proceeds to our organization.
In Memoriam of Dr. Akbar Ghahary
Last night, the Public Affairs Alliance of Iranian Americans lost one of its board members, and the Iranian American community lost one of its staunchest supporters. Dr. Akbar Ghahary, a member of the board of
PAAIA Receives Clarification from Indian Government on Visa Procedures for Iranian Americans
March 3, 2014, Washington, D.C. – The Public Affairs Alliance of Iranian Americans (PAAIA) recently met with the Embassy of India to discuss the Indian government’s procedures for issuing visas to U.S. passport holders who
PAAIA Releases Report on Establishing an American-Staffed Interests Section in Iran
February 20, 2014, Washington, D.C. – On Wednesday, the South Asia Center of the Atlantic Council held a panel discussion on the pros and cons of opening a U.S. Interests Section in Tehran staffed by
PAAIA Attends White House Roundtable
February 13, 2014, Washington, D.C. – On Tuesday, PAAIA staff and members were, amongst a number of other organizations and individuals, invited to participate in a roundtable discussion with the Iranian American community hosted by the White
More than 100 U.S. Representatives Support Diplomacy with Iran
February 12, 2014, Washington, D.C. – 104 members of the U.S. House of Representatives sent a bipartisan letter to the White House today, expressing support for diplomatic efforts to curtail Iran’s nuclear program and warning against
PAAIA Applauds U.S. Treasury’s Clarification on Communication Technology to Iran
February 11, 2014, Washington, D.C. – On February 7, 2014, the U.S. Department of Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) released General License D-1 with respect to certain services, software, and hardware incident to
Congressional Round Up
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 round-up on the status of the legislation.
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.