U.S. Lifts Restrictions on Communications Technology to Iran
May 31, 2013, Washington, D.C. – The White House announced Thursday that it was lifting restrictions on the export of communication devices to Iran, although the restrictions will continue to apply to the Iranian government and
Iranian Wrestling Team Cuts Tour Short
May 31, 2013 – The Iranian wrestling team cut short its first visit to the United States since 2003 on Friday, May 17th, flying home to Iran and prompting widespread speculation about the reasons for
PAAIA Opens 2013-2014 Mentorship Program Application Process
May 31, 2013, Washington, D.C. – PAAIA has opened the application process for its 2013-2014 Mentorship Program. The program represents one of PAAIA’s core tenets – to help a new generation shine by tapping into
Darius Shahinfar Runs for Albany Treasurer
May 31, 2013, Albany, NY – Darius Shahinfar, an Iranian American lawyer, announced his bid for City Treasurer of Albany, New York on April 14, 2013. Shahinfar will be facing County Legislator Gary Domalewicz in
Review: Iran vs. USA Wrestling Match in New York City
Match 1: Rahimi vs. BlancPhoto Credit: Sherry Hakimi On Wednesday, May 15, 2013, the scene in Grand Central Station’s Vanderbilt Hall felt different. Between the beautiful marble walls, temporary bleachers and a wrestling ring
Iranian American Candidates on May Ballot in North Texas
Abtahi Qualifies for Dallas City Council Runoff May 14, 2013, Dallas, TX – Two highly successful and qualified Iranian American candidates were on the ballot on Election Day (May 11th) in Texas. Bobby Abtahi, seeking
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.
Congressman Rohrabacher Introduces Resolution Encouraging Azeri and Balochi Language Broadcasting in Iran
May 2, 2013, Washington, D.C. – On May 1, 2013, Congressman Dana Rohrabacher (R-CA 48th) introduced House Resolution 183, which expresses the sense of Congress that the Broadcasting Board of Governors should broadcast and direct
PAAIA Congratulates Susan Amini on her Appointment to King County Superior Court
May 6, 2013, Washington, D.C. – The Public Affairs Alliance for Iranian Americans (PAAIA) congratulates Susan Amini on her appointment to the King County Superior Court, Position 20. The appointment makes Amini the first Iranian
Iranian American Women Make Great Strides in Technology
May 2, 2013, Washington, D.C. – After several Iranian Americans made Forbes’ 2012 “30 Under 30” list for their accomplishments in technology, three Iranian American women were recently recognized by Business Insider as being among
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.