U.S. Security Experts Applaud Obama’s Diplomatic Efforts
November 7, 2013, Washington, D.C. – A bipartisan group of 79 former military and diplomatic leaders, intelligence officials, policymakers, and senior security experts sent a letter to the White House today, praising President Obama’s diplomatic efforts
PAAIA Creates Educational Video Series on Iran Sanctions
November 6, 2013, Washington, D.C. – The Public Affairs Alliance of Iranian Americans (PAAIA), in conjunction with Erich Ferrari, of Ferrari & Associates, P.C., is pleased to offer an educational video series on the sanctions
Darius Shahinfar Cruises to Victory to Become Albany Treasurer
November 6, 2013, Albany, NY – The Public Affairs Alliance of Iranian Americans (PAAIA) congratulates Darius Shahinfar on his victory in the election for City Treasurer of Albany. The election marks the second time an
Legislation Authorizing the Use of Military Force Against Iran Gains Traction
October 30, 2013, Washington, D.C. – Representative Trent Franks (R-AZ/8th) introduced legislation on October 15th that, amongst other things, would authorize the president of the United States to use military force against Iran. This week,
Iranian American Women Leave New York City Inspired
October 30, 2013, New York, NY – On Sunday, October 27, 2013, PAAIA proudly partnered with the Iranian American Women’s Foundation (IAWF) to celebrate the accomplishments of Iranian American women. Around 600 Iranian American women
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
PAAIA Members Host Campaign Events to Kickoff 2014 Election Activities
October 30, 2013, Washington, D.C. – With the 2014 midterm elections fast approaching, Iranian Americans are once again demonstrating their growing voice in the American electoral arena. From the east coast to the west coast,
Noor Iranian Film Festival Hosts Red Carpet Awards Ceremony Tonight
October 24, 2013, Los Angeles, CA – The Noor Iranian Film Festival (NIFF) will be hosting its Red Carpet Awards Ceremony tonight at the Skirball Cultural Center, where it will announce this year’s winners and
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.
Buyhood.com Offers Discount to PAAIA Members
With the holidays approaching, many families are looking for ways to unclutter their homes and clear away used goods. We are pleased to announce that BUYHOOD.com, an online marketplace that helps people buy and sell goods in
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.