List of Persian/Iranian Events for 2004-09-01

Dear Friend,

I am writing to cordially invite you to attend an immigration forum
that I am hosting on September 1st, 2004. This conference will be held
6:00PM-8:30PM at Suffolk University Law School in Boston, where we will
discuss key immigration issues that are of concern to the Iranian
community of Greater Boston.

The program will include a panel of speakers who will address different
aspects of the U. S. immigration process, specifically as it relates to
Iranians and Iranian-Americans. Points of discussion will include FBI
background checks, delays in the processing of immigration cases,
deportation and removal proceedings, as well as issues surrounding the
NSEERS special registration program. Scheduled panelists include Denis
Riordan, the Boston District Director of the u. S. Citizenship and
Immigration Services (formerly the INS), as well as a representative
from the u. S. Immigration Customs and Enforcement office.

Also speaking will be attorney Soroush R. Shehabi of the Iranian
American Bar Association, and a former Senior Political Adviser for General
Wesley K.Clark. In addition, I am pleased to welcome two prominent immigration
attorneys to the panel, Dr. James Irani of New York City, and Dr. Banafsheh
Akhlaghi of San Francisco; they all have worked extensively with the
Iranian community. A question-and-answer session will follow the panel, and I
would value your questions and input.

I realize that this is a critical time to address these issues. It is my
hope that this conference will provide an opportunity to gather as a
community to discuss the most recent changes in our immigration system.

Please contact my aide, Esperanza Watkins at 978-459-0101 or
Esperanza.Watkins@mail.house.gov to RSVP, as it is required for this
event. In addition, please do not hesitate to call Esperanza with any further
questions or concerns. I look forward to seeing you on September 1st.