PAAIA and Atlantic Council Examine Possibility of Reestablishing U.S. Diplomatic Presence in Iran
February 6, 2014, Washington, D.C. – On February 19th, the South Asia Center of the Atlantic Council will be holding a panel discussion on the pros and cons of opening a U.S. Interests Section in
Shirin Neshat Receives Crystal Award at World Economic Forum
February 6, 2014, Washington, D.C. – Shirin Neshat, an Iranian visual artist and filmmaker living in New York City, received a Crystal Award at this year’s World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos. The World
U.S. Representatives Warn Against Additional Sanctions on Iran
February 6, 2014, Washington, D.C. – More than 80 members of the U.S. House of Representatives have signed on to a letter to the White House, expressing support for diplomatic efforts to curtail Iran’s nuclear
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.
Iran Sanctions Bill Stalls in the Senate
January 31, 2014, Washington, D.C. – An Iran sanctions bill introduced last December is losing traction in the Senate with the Obama Administration, key lawmakers, and outside analysts warning that passing the legislation now could
“The Iran Job” Shortlisted for German Academy Award
January 30, 2014, Washington, D.C. – “The Iran Job,” the real life story of an American basketball player in Iran, has been shortlisted for the German Film Award for “Best Documentary,” presented by the German
Meet Neda Bolourian: Candidate for Montgomery County Council, District 2
January 29, 2014, Washington, D.C. – Neda Bolourian, a lawyer in Bethesda, Maryland, is running to represent District 2 on the Montgomery County Council. A first generation American of Iranian descent, Bolourian received a bachelor’s
Meet Sunny Zia: Candidate for Long Beach Community College Board of Trustees, District 3
January 17, 2014, Washington, D.C. – Sunny Zia, a professional engineer in Long Beach, California, is running to represent District 3 on the Long Beach Community College (LBCC) Board of Trustees. A first generation immigrant, Zia
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.
Senator Feinstein Cautions against Additional Sanctions on Iran
January 16, 2014, Washington, D.C. – On Tuesday, Senator Dianne Feinstein (D-CA), Chair of the Senate Intelligence Community, expressed opposition to the Nuclear Weapon Free Iran Act of 2013 (S.1881). The legislation, which has currently
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.